Questions and answers Tanks v1.docx
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- FA460025Q0091
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for a federal solicitation (FA460025Q0091) by the 55th Civil Engineering Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base for two double-wall horizontal storage tanks. The solicitation requires two tanks with a minimum 18,000-gallon capacity, constructed with carbon steel exterior, stainless steel interior, and corrosion-protective coatings. Additional required equipment includes a gasoline transfer pump, 3" plumbing kit, manway access, tandem axle mobility, and a fifth-wheel plate attachment.
Key response dates include technical questions due by 11:00 AM CST on September 21, 2025, with answers provided by September 22, 2025. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM CST on September 25, 2025, with an offer acceptance period valid through September 30, 2025. The tanks are intended to store potassium acetate and/or fuel, with no specific color requirements. Delivery will be to Offutt AFB, with onloading performed by base personnel and an expected delivery timeline of 60 days from award. Quotes should be submitted via email to ethan.taylor.22@us.af.mil and joshua.connelly.1@us.af.mil.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| Q | Tank offloading, setting, and anchoring to the existing slab will be performed by others which conflicts with the mobility tandem axle and fifth wheel plate attachment in the specifications. |
| A | I cannot answer this. Please advise. |
| Q | The solicitation indicates funding is not approved, is there a date/timeline where funding status will be informed to the vendor base? |
| A | Funding will be provided before award. |
| Q | The scope on the SON indicates “installation” but the “additional requirements” indicate off loading, etc will be preformed by others. Can you please clarify the vendors responsibility? |
| A | Vendors shall deliver to Offutt AFB. Onloading will be performed by Offutt Personnel. |
| Q | To confirm, delivery is expected 60 days from award date? |
| A | Correct |
| Q | Any further specification requirements for Additional Equipment: Gasoline Transfer Pump, 3” Plumbing Kit for Transfer System, Manway access for tank inspection? |
| A | No |
| Q | Any further specifications for Mobility: Tandem Axle, Fifth-Wheel plate attachment? |
| A | King Pin 5th wheel plate. |
| Q | Any color requirements? |
| A | NONE |
| Q | The solicitation specifies the inclusion of a gasoline pump, but it also indicates that the tank is to hold potassium acetate. Could you kindly provide clarification on this point? |
| A | The tank will store potassium acetate and/or fuel. |
| Q | I would appreciate it if you could share any available detailed specifications, drawings, or technical requirements to ensure accurate compliance with the solicitation. |
| A | No SPECs or drawing are available at this time. |
| Q | Does the gov't have a shape preference? Typical tanks of this nature are cylindrical or rectangular. |
| A | No Preference. |
| Q | Is the transfer pump used to fill or empty the vessel? |
| A | Both to empty and fill the tank. |
| Q | Is there a preference for the coatings used (both internally and externally)? I understand that the internal coatings are referred to as corrosion-inhibitive. |
| A | Both internally and externally. |
| Q | Are there any requirements for HAZMAT markings or placards? |
| A | None |
| Q | What type of anchors will be used to anchor the vessel to the concrete? |
| A | NONE |
| Q | How thick and what PSI is the concrete? This determines the quantity, strength, and location of mounting legs. |
| A | 8-14”, 5000 PSI |
| Q | What are the dimensional restrictions of the concrete pad or the vessel? |
| A | No restriction other than transportation of the tank. |
| Q | Is the transfer pump mounted to the vessel, or is it separate yet plumbable to the vessel? |
| A | It can be separated or mounted to vessel |
| Q | Is the 3" callout on the sight glass specifying length or diameter? |
| A | I need more information to answer. |
| Q | Is there a location preference for the inspection/man port? |
| A | On the top of the tank. |
| Q | Is there a size preference for the inspection/man port? |
| A | 18” Dia min. |
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