Propane Pipe System Inspection, Testing, and Integrity Evaluation

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of conducting market research, analysis, and screening of potential capable parties to provide comprehensive inspection, testing, and mechanical integrity evaluation services for propane piping systems at the United States Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Petaluma, located in Petaluma, California. The required services include pre-inspection review of equipment files, external visual inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT) such as ultrasonic thickness measurements, rectifier testing for cathodic protection systems, leak testing, corrosion and coating condition inspections, and engineering evaluation and reporting in accordance with applicable codes and standards. The

objective is to verify the current condition, safety, and code compliance of all propane piping systems and associated components, and to formally document inspection results and recommendations for future maintenance and inspection intervals. All information contained in this RFI is preliminary and is subject to change if, and when, a solicitation is issued. See

attachments for additional details. Interested parties may attend a site visit at Training Center Petaluma on August 19, 2026. If you plan to attend, please by close of business (COB) on August 13, 2026, and include the following information: Company Name, UEI, Attendee Name(s), phone number, and email address. Site visit will begin promptly at 10:00 am PST and may last through 1:00 pm PST. Participants are requested to assemble at Building 160 Upper Engineering at TRACEN Petaluma Please note that all visitors must provide the following information prior to scheduling a site visit: full legal name, date of birth, contact number, email address, Real ’s License, registration of vehicle and proof of insurance. All attendees must pass a standard criminal

background check in accordance with Coast Guard and DoD installation security protocols. Please arrive before the start time. Request for Information (RFI) Purpose: The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center (TRACEN) Petaluma is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the inspection, testing, and mechanical integrity evaluation of propane piping systems and associated pressure-retaining components at USCG TRACEN Petaluma, 599 Tomales Rd., Petaluma, CA 94952. The Coast Guard seeks to understand current industry practices, available qualified personnel, and technical capabilities for performing comprehensive inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), cathodic protection evaluation, leak testing, corrosion assessment, and engineering analysis in accordance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., ASME BPVC Section VIII, NBIC, NFPA 58/59, API 570, NACE/AMPP, STI SP001). The applicable North American Industry System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement may be 926150. Disclaimer: There is no solicitation at this time. This RFI is not a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this request is purely voluntary; the Government will not pay for any costs incurred nor is obligated to respond. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This is only a request for information. No guarantee of award will be made or implied. The government reserves the right to cancel this request for information either before or after the opening/closing date. After reviewing RFI responses to this RFI, and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement may be published on the Contract Opportunities (formerly FedBizOpps) website or distributed to contract holders if a strategically-sourced vehicle is deemed appropriate. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Contract Opportunities website. Failure to respond or submit sufficiently detailed information may result in a company not being considered a likely offeror when making a decision on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information submitted, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as determined appropriate for this requirement. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose determined necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation. Request: If your organization has experience and capability to perform the inspection, testing, and mechanical integrity evaluation of propane piping systems as described, please provide the following information: Organization name Address Website

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