Fuel Tank System

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking to procure a 10,000-gallon fuel tank system for the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (EMXS) located at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The specific requirement is for a Fireguard Fuel Tank or equivalent that meets UL-2085 standards, NFPA 30-30A compliance, and includes double-wall construction with thermal insulation. Potential vendors must submit their capabilities by December 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM AST, demonstrating their ability to meet technical specifications that include specialized features like a 240-volt pump, emergency vents, monitoring wells, and specific dispensing equipment. Questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted by December 17, 2024, at 9:00 AM AST to grant.harris.8@us.af.mil. The government will use this sources sought notice for market research and to assess vendor capabilities before potentially issuing a formal solicitation.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with specific interest in small business categories including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, Certified 8(a) firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Woman Owned Small Businesses. The contract falls under NAICS code 332420 for Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing and PSC code 5430 for Storage Tanks. Vendors must provide their business name, address, company representative details, business size standard, CAGE Code, and DUNS Number as part of their response. The tank must be constructed with 1/4" shell and 5/16" head steel thickness, and will be delivered to 379 EMXS UNIT 61217, APO, AE 09309-1217. While no specific award value is mentioned, the technical complexity and specialized requirements suggest this will be a significant procurement for the Air Force's expeditionary logistics infrastructure.