Tank T1617 Repair and Tank 3535 Examination
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking a contractor to perform maintenance and inspection services for two water storage tanks located at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. Specifically, the project involves comprehensive repair and examination of Tank T1617, a 250,000-gallon deluge water storage tank, and Tank T3535, a 200,000-gallon water storage tank. The contract requires complete interior and exterior cleaning, coating, and repair for Tank T1617, while Tank T3535 will undergo a comprehensive assessment. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, with all questions regarding the solicitation due by Friday, April 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST. Sealed bid packages must be submitted electronically and in hard copy by Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with bid opening procedures commencing on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.
This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Woman-Owned Small Businesses operating under NAICS category 561210 (Facilities Support Services). The contract is valued between $250,000 and $500,000, with a performance period not to exceed 105 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The place of performance is located at 411 Polifka Dr, Shaw AFB, SC 29152. Bid opening will occur at the 20th Contracting Squadron's main conference room, with a TEAMS invite available for teleconference attendance. The project falls under the PSC category Z2NE for Repair or Alteration of Water Supply Facilities, and interested contractors must complete base access request forms and provide necessary supporting documentation to participate in the solicitation process.
FA480325B0003 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
4/10/25, 4:56 PM T1617 Tank Repair & Tank 2003 Inspection
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking a small business contractor to provide maintenance and repair services for two water storage tanks at Shaw Air Force Base. Specifically, the project involves comprehensive work on Tank T1617, a 250,000-gallon deluge water storage tank, which requires full interior and exterior cleaning, coating, repairs, and installation of a new cathodic protection system. For Tank T2003, a 200,000-gallon water storage tank, the requirement is limited to a detailed visual assessment of its interior and exterior coating system and structural components. The contractor must be NACE-certified for cathodic protection work, comply with SCDHEC environmental regulations, and follow Sherwin-Williams coating specifications. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contractor will need to demonstrate technical expertise in tank maintenance, coating application, and corrosion protection. The pre-solicitation was posted on February 8, 2025, with a response deadline of February 25, 2025, though the actual solicitation date remains to be determined.
The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses and will have a performance period of 15 weeks (105 calendar days) following the Notice to Proceed. The scope of work includes comprehensive repairs identified in a previous August 2022 inspection report, such as foundation repairs, manway installations, and safety equipment upgrades. While no specific award value is mentioned, the complexity of work suggests a significant contract value, particularly given the detailed technical requirements for tank cleaning, coating, and cathodic protection system installation. The project involves working with two large water storage tanks (250,000 and 200,000 gallons respectively) located at different sites on the Air Force base. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all work and will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits. The technical specifications include precise coating application requirements, with multiple layers of specialized Sherwin-Williams products and strict adherence to surface preparation and application standards.
FA480325B0003 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
2/8/25, 2:56 PM T1617 Tank Repair & Tank 2003 Inspection
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking small business contractors to perform maintenance and inspection services for two water storage tanks at Shaw Air Force Base. Specifically, the project involves comprehensive repair and coating work for Tank T1617, a 250,000-gallon deluge water storage tank, and a detailed inspection of Tank T2003, a 200,000-gallon water storage tank. The Statement of Work requires contractors to conduct a lead survey, sandblast and remove existing paint, apply new coating systems according to Sherwin-Williams specifications, install a new cathodic protection system, and perform various structural repairs. Contractors must provide a one-year warranty and obtain all required permits, with a total performance period of 105 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Interested small businesses must submit a capabilities statement to the primary and secondary points of contact by February 21, 2025.
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses and is classified under NAICS category 561210 for Facilities Support Services and PSC category Z2NE for Repair or Alteration of Water Supply Facilities. While a specific award value is not disclosed, the project involves extensive technical work including pressure grouting the tank floor, replacing manways and roof vents, and conducting comprehensive interior and exterior assessments. The tanks, located on Shaw Drive and Rhodes Avenue, require significant maintenance including surface preparation, protective coating application, and structural reinforcement. The contract will demand technical expertise in water tank maintenance, with specific requirements for applicators to have a minimum of five years of successful experience and adhere to strict environmental and coating application standards. Contractors must be prepared to coordinate closely with base operations and follow multiple federal, state, and industry standards throughout the project.
FA480325B0003 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
2/8/25, 3:09 PM