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FM3016FY26JBSAPressureVesselServices

Pressure Vessel Inspection Services

DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND > JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO > FA3016 502 CONS CL

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Notice Type Sources Sought
Due 2026-04-03
Posted 2026-03-30
NAICS 238220
PSC 4130
Set-aside Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Scout Score 6

Quick analysis

Air Force JBSA market research for NBIC Type VE inspections on unfired pressure vessels (38 total) under NAICS 238220 with a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Trace is not a small business under the $19M size standard and has no stated NBIC-certified inspection capability; this work is outside Trace’s core lanes (SATCOM, C5ISR, cyber, SE&I, IT O&M).

Primary draft SOW confirms need for NBIC-certified inspectors, AFI 32-1068/NBIC/ASME compliance, 60-day POP, and specific deliverables (AF Form 1222).

One attachment (Sources Sought Notice) is unreadable; however, available evidence is sufficient to determine set-aside ineligibility and poor technical fit.

Scope summary

  • Perform 38 NBIC Type VE inspections on unfired pressure vessels across JBSA (Lackland 20, Fort Sam Houston 10, Randolph 8).
  • Comply with AFI 32-1068, NBIC, and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code; ultrasonic thickness testing required.
  • Provide NBIC-certified inspectors; submit certificate copies with proposal.
  • Period of Performance: 60 calendar days.
  • Deliver AF Form 1222 for each inspection within 10 working days of completion; provide technical report and deficiency notifications.
  • Include a Quality Control Plan (QCP) in the technical proposal; maintain QC during performance.
  • Schedule: submit timeline/work plan at least 3 weeks prior to start; allow 1 week for Government review of deliveries.
  • Base access/security processing for personnel and vehicles; normal work hours 0730–1615, Mon–Fri.
  • Set-aside: Total Small Business under NAICS 238220 (size standard $19M).

Dimension scores

Total - 6/100
Technical Fit - 1/20

Scope is NBIC Type VE inspections on unfired pressure vessels (38 total) with AFI 32-1068/NBIC/ASME requirements (DRAFT JBSA VE SOW.pdf; evidence ledger). Trace’s core capabilities focus on SATCOM, CDS, MPE, C5ISR, cyber/IT O&M, SE&I—not mechanical pressure vessel inspection. No NBIC capability is listed in company_profile.txt.

Past Performance - 1/20

No Trace past performance cited for pressure vessel inspections or NAICS 238220. Company past performance is DISA/USSF/USAF comms, MPE, JADC2, C5ISR, ABMS, FSR—adjacent IT/C5ISR, not mechanical inspection (company_profile.txt).

Vehicles / Contract Access - 3/10

This is a standalone base procurement (Sources Sought), not on a Trace-held vehicle. Access as prime is further constrained by small business set-aside; Trace would require teaming just to participate. Scored in the low range due to practical access limitations.

Competitive Position - 0/15

Set-aside requires a small business prime; Trace is not small under $19M size standard for NAICS 238220 (opportunity metadata). Work demands NBIC-certified inspectors, which Trace does not list. Local mechanical/HVAC contractors are likely stronger; clear disqualifier exists for Trace as a prime.

Risk - 1/15

Very high risk for Trace: set-aside ineligibility, lack of NBIC-certified personnel, outside core capability, and a short 60-day POP (evidence ledger). These are likely disqualifiers.

Strategic Value - 0/10

Low strategic relevance to Trace’s target lanes (SATCOM, JADC2/C5ISR, cyber/IT O&M, SE&I). Does not open a strategic agency lane or vehicle; small, facilities-focused requirement under NAICS 238220.

Compliance - 0/10

Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 238220 with $19M size standard (opportunity metadata). Trace revenue (~$49M) exceeds the size standard; Trace is not small (company_profile.txt). NBIC-certified inspector requirement further challenges compliance.

Concerns

  • Set-aside mismatch: Trace is not a small business under NAICS 238220 $19M size standard.
  • Specialized NBIC-certified inspector requirement not present in Trace’s profile.
  • Work is outside Trace’s core technical lanes (mechanical pressure vessel inspections).
  • Short 60-day POP compresses mobilization and delivery windows.
  • One primary notice file is unreadable, limiting confirmation of any additional requirements or evaluation factors.

Teaming opportunities

  • Small business prime contractor with NAICS 238220 credentials and NBIC-certified inspectors.
  • Local San Antonio/JBSA presence for rapid scheduling and access coordination.
  • Experience delivering AF Form 1222 and AFI 32-1068 compliance documentation.
  • Capacity to execute 38 inspections within 60 days.

Competitive position

  • None identified—requirement is outside Trace’s core capabilities and is a small business set-aside.

Bid/No bid factors

  • Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) under NAICS 238220; Trace not small.
  • NBIC-certified inspector credential required; not in Trace profile.
  • Non-core facilities/mechanical inspection scope.
  • One attachment unreadable; potential missing details.

Documents

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DRAFT JBSA VE SOW.pdf Download
Summary

Draft SOW for Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) requiring 38 NBIC Type VE inspections on unfired pressure vessels (20 Lackland, 10 Fort Sam Houston, 8 Randolph). Contractor must provide all labor, materials, transportation, NBIC-certified inspectors, a Quality Control Plan, meet AFI 32-1068 / NBIC / ASME requirements, complete work within a 60-calendar-day period, and deliver AF Form 1222 reports and a work schedule per the deliverable timeline.

  • Scope: 38 NBIC Type VE inspections (unfired pressure vessels) across JBSA: Lackland 20, Ft Sam Houston 10, Randolph 8
  • Standards: Inspections IAW AFI 32-1068, NBIC and ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code; ultrasonic thickness testing required
  • Certification: Inspector personnel must be NBIC-certified; contractor must provide copy of certificates with proposal
  • Period of Performance: 60 calendar days
  • Work schedule/timeline: Contractor to submit timeline/work plan at least 3 weeks prior to start; Government requires 1 week minimum for review of deliveries
  • Deliverables: AF Form 1222 for each inspection due 10 working days after completion of inspections; technical report and deficiency notifications required
  • Quality: Contractor must supply and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP); QCP to be included in technical proposal
  • Hours: Normal work hours 0730–1615, Monday–Friday; weekend/after-hours only by coordination
  • Base access/security: Contractor must obtain base ID/vehicle passes as required; criminal history checks for personnel; CAC not required; one- to 30-day passes available via email
  • PPE & conduct: Contractor responsible for PPE, identification markings on PPE/vehicles, prohibition on weapons, and adherence to base conduct/smoking/holiday policies
  • Logistics/support: Government to provide base maps, mechanical room keys, HVAC shop personnel as needed to prepare vessels for inspection
  • Schedule constraint: Allow minimum one week for government review of each delivery and three weeks lead time for schedule submission
Sources Sought Notice_Pressure Vessels.pdf Download

Restricted: Unreadable

Summary

The PDF could not be read by the extractor (processing mode: metadata_only) and is marked restricted; no Statement of Work or solicitation text could be extracted. Because the file is unreadable, key solicitation details (scope, deliverables, requirements) cannot be confirmed from this document. Re-ingestion or manual download from SAM.gov is required to obtain the draft SOW and supporting content.

  • File unreadable — extractor: pending; processing_mode: metadata_only; review_status: restricted; limitation_reason: unreadable.
  • No textual content extracted from this file; cannot confirm scope, tasks, deliverables, or technical/contract requirements from this PDF.
  • Cannot verify file-level facts relevant to Trace (NAICS, set-aside details, place of performance, deadlines, or any clearance/incumbency cues) from this document alone.
  • Opportunity-level source links (useful to retrieve the readable file): https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e3ec65fded6a4225b2b89d56c06a4531/view , https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/747b0b6cee5d47d4a7f1a2fa43b10d7c/download , https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/e8bd867c04eb4daea11e5a483e675c11/download
  • Action needed: re-run extraction or manually download the PDF from SAM.gov to extract the draft SOW and confirm set-aside, NAICS, POP, response deadline, and technical requirements.
Technical details

Entry: sync

Review status: Up to date

Logical upstream opportunity: 5821

Notice lineage:

  • e3ec65fded6a4225b2b89d56c06a4531 (posted 2026-03-30) - current
  • 0682ff34070d47b6afa8891653b713ef
  • c833fc6f6d84411da03f21b288afec49

Last synced: 2026-03-30T18:29:49.155514+00:00

Last analyzed: 2026-03-30T18:31:03.493095+00:00

Latest package fingerprint: ed1261b80bc0716e0e6f16decba778244ebfdd31ad9eaea46e31f62c566b673f

Latest package notice: e3ec65fded6a4225b2b89d56c06a4531

Latest package documents: 2

Evidence limitations
  • Sources Sought Notice_Pressure Vessels.pdf: restricted (unreadable)
  • Only partial document evidence was available from the upstream package.
Recent package history
  • 2026-03-30T18:29:49.159010+00:00: e3ec65fded6a4225b2b89d56c06a4531 with 2 docs

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