H335--Underground Storage Tanks Testing, Inspection, and Maint. Edward Hines VAH

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, through the Great Lakes Acquisition Center, seeks underground storage tank inspection, testing, and maintenance services at Edward Hines VA Medical Center in Hines, Illinois, with quotes due August 14 at 10:00 AM CDT. This is an unrestricted acquisition with a $19 million estimated value.

The contractor must hold Illinois State Fire Marshal certification with Class A, B, and C credentials and employ Level A and B UST/AST Tank System Inspectors and Illinois certified tank installers. Services cover 19 tanks (16 underground and 3 above-ground) and include 16 monthly UST compliance inspections during the base year, one annual UST/AST compliance inspection, and preventative maintenance including decommissioning of two above-ground storage tanks at Building 20. Work must comply with 40 CFR Part 280, the Energy Policy Act 2005, and Illinois Administrative Code. All work is performed on-site at Hines during normal business hours (7:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Friday) with no subcontracting permitted due to safety concerns. The contractor must provide 24/7 emergency repair contact information within five calendar days of award and maintain adequate parts inventory.

The base contract period runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031. The NAICS code is 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services); PSC code is H335 (Inspection–Service and Trade Equipment). Service Contract Labor Standards apply under Wage Determination WD2015-5017 Rev32. Evaluation weighs price, technical capability and regulatory compliance expertise, and relevant experience. Preference is given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses when all other factors are equal. A site visit is scheduled for August 10 at 9:30 AM; questions are due August 11 at noon CDT. Amendment 0001 effective August 11 clarified that Line Item 0001 encompasses 16 monthly UST inspections in the base year and first option period.