H391--Copy of UST Testing & Inspection (VA-25-00004191)

This is sources sought announcement only. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified potential offerors. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Government will not pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will in no way be bound to this information if any solicitation is issued.

The Salisbury VA Medical Center (VAMC) has a requirement for Under Ground Storage Tanks (UST), Franklin Fueling INCON 200 and INCON 550 tank monitoring systems, complete with all types of associated alarms and sensor (discriminating, non-discriminating and positional). Contractor shall test, inspect, and conduct emergency repairs as necessary on a monthly, annual, or 3 year-basis to remain in compliance with NC DEQ regulations for all Underground Storage Tanks (UST) onsite.

Monthly UST-27B inspections, completed on state forms on Removal and proper disposal of any petroleum-contact water present in sumps.

Annual compliance testing, completed on state forms:

UST-22B ATG, sensors, leak detection

UST-22C visual inspection of sumps, dispenser sumps 3-year compliance testing for tanks due in FY 2025

UST-7A cathodic protection testing

UST-22A overfill prevention

UST-23A spill bucket hydrostatic testing

UST-23B containment/transition sump hydrostatic testing

UST-23C line integrity testing + line tightness testing

UST-23D tank tightness testing

Document preparation for state site inspection

Onsite technician during state site inspection to open sump lids, dispenser cabinets etc.

Post-inspection discussion, responses, follow up submissions as necessary.

Emergency repairs, necessary for the facility to remain in compliance with NC DEQ and EPA regulations.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services.

Responses to this sources sought notice should include the following: name and address of company, business size (large or small): identify whether or not firm falls into any of the following socioeconomic categories-8(a), HUBZone, Services Disabled Veteran Owned/Veteran-Owned Small Business; provide a brief description of qualifications and any other pertinent information which demonstrates the ability to meet the above requirement.

Subject line must reflect: UST Testing & Inspection.

All responses shall be submitted in writing no later than 4:30 PM EST, Thursday, August 8, 2024, to the attention of: Serina Black serina.black1@va.gov.

Interested parties should review the draft SOW. The draft SOW is subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.