Z--Ulysses S. Grant NHS - Geothermal System Leak Detection 140P6226Q0001
Summary
AI-generated · Feb 21, 2026Identify contractors with the capability to perform non-invasive helium-based leak detection for a geothermal heating and cooling system at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site in St. Louis, MO. The project involves locating a leak estimated at about 40 gallons per day, currently isolated to one of five system laterals (the lateral is disabled) with the possibility that the leak is within the lateral or in one of five vertical bores. The lateral runs approximately 80 yards in length; all laterals, vertical bore heads, and interfaces sit at least 5 feet below ground surface, and individual bores cannot be isolated. The recommended method is non-invasive helium leak detection.
This market survey is to assess interest and capability; it is not an invitation to bid, and no commitment to issue a solicitation is implied. If a solicitation is issued, it will be posted on SAM.gov. Respondents should contact the contracting officer, reference posting number 140P6226Q0001 in the email subject line, and include the firm’s name, SAM UEI, and leak-detection capabilities. Costs to prepare and submit information are the respondent’s responsibility, and participation is voluntary. A SAM registration is required.
Ulysses S. Grant NHS - St. Louis, MO - Geothermal System Leak Detection SOURCES SOUGHT (MARKET SURVEY): The National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a market survey to determine the interest and capability of contractors for an upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market survey shall be the responsibility of the firm. Any information submitted is voluntary. The Contracting Officer will make an acquisition strategy determination based on the results of this market survey. Work will consist of detecting a leak within the geothermal heating and cooling system at Ulysses S. Grant NHS in St. Louis, MO. Leak volume is approximately 40 gallons per day. Leak is currently isolated to one of the five system laterals and that lateral is disabled. Leak may be within the lateral or may be within one of the five vertical bores. Lateral length is approximately 80 yards. All laterals, vertical bore heads, and interfaces between each are located no less than 5 ft below ground surface; individual bores cannot be isolated. Leak detection shall be non-invasive. Recommended method is helium leak detection. The NAICS code for this project is 221330 - Steam and Air Conditioning Supply. A registration within the System for Award Management is required. This market research is being conducted to locate potential contractors that may be interested in performing this work. This is not an invitation for bid (IFB), request for proposal (RFP), nor Request for Quote (RFQ) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation. All interested firms must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested parties shall contact the contracting officer at matthew_frank@nps.gov. Please reference the posting number, 140P6226Q0001, in your email subject line. Include company name, SAM UEI, and leak detection capabilities in the email body. Phone and text messages are NOT recommended.
From Sources Sought posted on Feb 20, 2026Notice history
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Saint Louis, Missouri 63123
USA