Piping and Fuel Tank Corrosion Repair BPA

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking corrosion repair services for aboveground storage tank (AST) risers, piping, and fuel tank shells at Shaw Air Force Base through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The contractor will be responsible for surface preparation and coating services using specific Sherwin Williams products (646 Macropoxy and Hi Solids polyurethane) while adhering to Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) and National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) standards, with all work requiring inspection by a Level 3 NACE certified quality control inspector. Work must be completed within 90 days of initial notification and includes responding to service calls within 7 business days. The government will evaluate offers based on price and technical acceptability, awarding to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the government. After multiple amendments extending deadlines, quotes are now due by August 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, with quotes limited to 15 pages using 12-point font and including firm fixed pricing and completed representations and certifications.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 811310, with a small business size standard of $12.5 million. No incumbent contractors are specifically mentioned in the solicitation materials. The BPA will have a 5-year ordering period with three main contract line items: tank shell surface preparation and coating (priced per square foot), piping surface preparation and coating (priced per linear foot), and a mobilization/demobilization fee. The scope involves work on generator tanks, heating oil tanks, and fuel tank infrastructure, with all labor and parts warranted for 90 days after repair completion. All work will be performed at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina during normal government duty hours (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM), excluding federal holidays, with contractors required to undergo background checks and security training for base access.