J044--Robotic U/T Testing of Above Ground Fuel Storage Tank

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking a contractor to perform robotic ultrasonic testing of an above-ground fuel storage tank at the Hampton Veterans Administration Medical Center. The solicitation requires comprehensive API 653 standard inspection of Tank #3, a fixed-roof storage tank built in 1976 that contains #2 Diesel fuel and has a capacity of 151,500 gallons with dimensions of 28.50 feet diameter and 31.75 feet height. Contractors must provide robotic ultrasonic testing equipment capable of full immersion in fuel oil, along with all necessary transportation, equipment, and personnel to conduct both internal and external tank integrity assessments. The work must be performed during normal duty hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM) and requires coordination with facility personnel and compliance with VA safety protocols. Quotes are due by October 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST and must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer.

This opportunity is designated as a small business set-aside contract, though no current incumbent contractor is identified in the documentation. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range, focusing instead on the technical requirements for the specialized robotic inspection services. The contractor will be responsible for inspecting one tank (Tank #3) and must submit detailed testing results within 30 days of completion, with all work-related debris removed from the site upon project completion. The place of performance is the Hampton VA Medical Center located at 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, Virginia 23667, where the contractor will have access to previous inspection reports, tank blueprints, and facility imagery to support their technical approach. The government has provided comprehensive tank data including technical specifications, nozzle layouts, and photographic documentation to assist potential bidders in developing their proposals.