F109--Underground Storage Tank Inspections | St. Louis VA HCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, is seeking a contractor to perform underground storage tank testing services at the St. Louis VA Healthcare System's John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks facilities. The solicitation requires a comprehensive testing program involving eight underground storage tanks containing diesel and fuel oil, including annual tank and line tightness testing and triennial testing of containment sumps, spill buckets, and overfill valves. Contractors must comply with EPA and Missouri Department of Natural Resources regulations, provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, and submit testing reports within 15 days of completion. The evaluation criteria prioritize price over technical capability and past performance, with offers due by April 30, 2025. Technical questions were initially due by March 18, 2025, with multiple site visit opportunities scheduled in April to support potential bidders.

The contract is open to all businesses, though previous solicitations have been set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541380. The solicitation represents a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with one-year ordering periods from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2030. The contract has a guaranteed minimum of $75.00 and a ceiling of $57,960.00, with labor calculations based on three inspectors working 16 hours over two days. The work will be performed at the VA medical center locations in St. Louis, Missouri, during regular business days and excluding federal holidays. Contractors must meet specific safety requirements, coordinate with medical center staff, and ensure all personnel and vehicles are company-identified with appropriate PIV registration for job foremen.