Fuel Storage Tanks Inspection, Testing, Repairs, and Upgrades

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Above Ground Storage Tank (AST) inspection, testing, repairs, and upgrade services at the Dallas VA Medical Center Energy Center. The solicitation (36C25725Q0185) requires a contractor to manage 14 existing tanks and one future tank, with specific testing and maintenance requirements including triennial testing of spill buckets, overfill devices, and containment sumps, annual testing of release detection equipment, and monthly walk-through inspections. Contractors must comply with EPA UST/AST standards and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements, and provide Texas Food & Fuel Association operator training courses for VA staff. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 17, 2024, with responses due by January 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 237120 (Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction) and PSC H191 (Quality Control- Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, And Waxes).

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category, indicating it is open to all qualified contractors. The scope of work involves replacing the existing Tank Sentinel monitoring system with a new Pneumercator system and conducting the next triennial inspection during the base year and option year 3. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a substantial contract opportunity. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and management to complete the required UST/AST services. This includes obtaining 3 Class A/B and 10 Class C certifications for VA staff through the Texas Food & Fuel Association operator training courses, ensuring full compliance with environmental and safety regulations for fuel storage tank management.