SAM #1333ND26QNB610342

NIST Solicitation for On-Site Non-Destructive Testing Training Course

NIST's Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is seeking a contractor to deliver a custom, on-site non-destructive testing (NDT) training course for 20 personnel. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) - Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) - Contracting Officer: Robert Singman - Services Requested: - Custom, 5-day on-site NDT training course for 20 NCNR personnel - Training covers ultrasonic, eddy current, and magnetic inspection methods for reactor system components (piping and valves made of Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Carbon Steel) - Includes both classroom and hands-on instruction - Focus on interpreting test data for system health assessment and maintenance planning - Instructor must be ASNT Level II/III or ISO 9712 certified - Deliverables: training plans, schedules, materials, and in-person training - Products/Line Items: - NDT Training (1 course) - Travel (related to training) - Unique Requirements: - Training must be tailored to reactor system maintenance - Personnel must learn to preemptively address degradation and develop maintenance plans - No specific OEMs, equipment brands, or part numbers are specified - Notable for its emphasis on practical, hands-on training and certified instructor qualifications

Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) owns and operates a 20 MW nuclear test reactor called the National Bureau of Standards Reactor (NBSR). The NBSR is located on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. The NBSR is a heavy water D2O-cooled and moderated reactor. Maintaining an aging reactor requires the capability to assess and validate the health of system components, such as piping and valves, of materials such as Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Carbon Steel.

This procurement is to obtain a custom, on-site training course for 20 NCNR personnel, that will instruct participants on how to use selected equipment to perform non-destructive testing of reactor system components and how to interpret the data for a health assessment of the system. As a result of this training, NCNR personnel shall be capable of performing non-destructive tests on reactor system piping and valves to preemptively address degradation and effectively develop a system maintenance plan.

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