J091--Tank Testing and Veeder Root Installation Brand Name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a contractor to perform tank testing and Veeder Root installation services at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility in Waco, Texas. The solicitation requires pressure testing of 12 fuel tanks (both above and below ground), installing Veeder Root monitoring systems at 8 locations for diesel and regular gas, and replacing fuel probes, fill caps, and concrete pads at 12 locations. Contractors must submit electronic bids by April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, with a virtual bid opening scheduled for the same day at 2:30 PM CST. Requests for information were due by March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, and a mandatory site visit was conducted on March 3, 2025. Potential bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and certified through the SBA's VetCert program, with technical requirements including real-time monitoring, leak detection, and remote monitoring capabilities for the tank systems.

The contract is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 237120, with a size standard of $45 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with a 120-day period of performance following the Notice to Proceed. The place of performance is Beverly Hills, TX 76711, specifically at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Facility in Waco. The project involves work across multiple buildings, including Buildings 99, 5, 14, and various generator facilities, with tank sizes ranging from 1,000 to 30,000 gallons. Contractors will be required to provide bid, performance, and payment bonds, and must coordinate closely with the VA Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Patrick Palmer or Alternative COR Moses Briscoe. The work will primarily be conducted during normal business hours (8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday), with specific technical requirements for tank and monitoring system installations.