Sources Sought - JP-8 Fuel Tanks.pdf

NOTICE:

This is a Sources Sought notice. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. This Sources Sought notice is published for market research purposes only. This market survey is conducted to identify potential sources capable of meeting the requirements for providing three (3) JP-8 fuel tanks (or equal). The product specifications are listed below for better understanding of the needs of Aviano AB, Italy and the respondent's potential ability to meet the Government's requirements.

DETAILS:

All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 332420 – Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing. Vendor must be able to provide three (3) JP-8 Fuel Tanks (or equal) to meet the specifications below:

Minimum requirements:

Three (3x) JP-8 Fuel Tanks with the following specifications (or equal):

• Dismantle the 220V power line from pump on the existing tank.

• Dismantle existing pump, to be re used.

• Supply a new JP8 tank in conformity to local regulations and IATA directives:

• Double-walled tank of approx. 7,500 litres in compliance with UNI EN 12285-2 regulation Class A and D.M. 07/31/1934 - D.M.I. 29/11/2002 IATA (International Air Transport Association) directives

• Capacity: 7,500 litres at 100% filling

• Storage liquid: JP8

• Execution: with horizontal cylindrical axis above ground

• Tank pressure test: 1.5 bar

• Jacket pressure test: 0.5 bar

• Diameter: 1,600 mm

• Cylinder length: 3,500 mm

• Total length: ~4,200 mm

• Internal tank thickness: 5 mm in S235JR

• External tank thickness: 3 mm in S235JR

• Weight: 1,466 KG

• internal and external welding performed by personnel and qualified proceedings

• the external tank has complete coverage (=360°) of the internal tank with a Ø 645mm manhole with stainless steel gasket NBR including flanged cover.

• with various attachments / connections to connect your

• equipment / pump

• with internal piping kit

• with two DN 15 sleeves for connecting the device leak control

• with two lifting eyebolts

• with an identification plate

• with external anti-corrosion painting RAL 7036 (grey)

• executive drawings "as build"

• non-subcontracting certificate

• tank booklet

• Collection half-well (possible spills) welded around the manhole including internal and external

• cladding

• Access ladder (with non-slip steps) service/operating landing obtained from grating 1,000 x 500 mm and railing (in compliance with HSE directives).

• Professional internal lining (Interline 984 C) suitable to receive the JP8 storage liquid;

application like from supplier data sheet; after internal sandblasting SA grade 2 ½

• Support saddles in compliance with UNI-EN 12285-1 Class A with an inclination of

1.5% towards the manhole

• Welded double-walled drain collection gutter on the lower axis of the tanks - near the manhole -

• including the relevant pipe for water collection / takeaway

• Graduated metric rod in AISI 304 stainless steel including kick plate welded on the lower

• Axis

• 2" floating suction arm that allows extraction only clean liquid "not contaminated by solid particles", including assembly inside the tank

• Electronic level indicator - management system continuous level in the tank

• Leak detection device type SGB - to be fitted outside EXX zone - pressure model – with mounting

• kit (The assembly of the device itself is not included in the price)

• Stickers in waterproof and weatherproof design (price for two)

• Supervision of installation and brief start up coaching

• Transport costs to Aviano Air base including unloading at the foot of the truck

• Re connect existing power line to existing pump

Prospective contractors are cautioned to ensure that the proper NAICS code appears in their SAM report. All interested parties shall submit a capabilities package. Interested contractors shall submit up to a maximum 4 page capabilities document. The capabilities package shall be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. The package shall include not only capability, but also a summarized plan of how the capabilities will be met.

Include the following in your statement of capabilities: Company Name; Address; Point of Contact; Telephone number; E-Mail Address; CAGE Code; Web Page URL. Please submit one

(1) electronic copy of your response to theobeat.cheon.1@us.af.mil and brandon.skinner.2@us.af.mil no later than 17 May 2024 at 4:00 PM CET.

CONCLUSION:

The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotation, nor does this issuance restrict the

Government's acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to reject in whole or part any industry input as a result of this announcement. If the Government decides to award a contract for this effort, a solicitation will be issued at a later date. If you have any questions, you may contact 2d Lt Theobeat Cheon (theobeat.cheon.1@us.af.mil) and/or SSgt Brandon Skinner (brandon.skinner.2@us.af.mil).