Sources sought for elevated tank inspection and cleaning

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is seeking sources for inspection and cleaning services for elevated water storage tanks at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The procurement covers comprehensive visual and non-destructive inspection services for both a 250,000-gallon welded tank (115 ft diameter) and a 150,000-gallon riveted tank (120 ft diameter), along with complete cleaning and disinfection services for the larger tank. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in water storage tank maintenance, confined space entry certification, appropriate insurance coverage, and compliance with AWWA, EPA, OSHA, NFPA 22, and NFPA 25 standards. Required deliverables include detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence, cleaning and disinfection certification reports, and maintenance recommendations. This sources sought notice has a response deadline of 12:00 PM CST on June 23, 2025, with submissions required via email to the Contracting Officer at bennett.smith2@va.gov.

This pre-solicitation notice does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all business sizes, though small business concerns are specifically encouraged to respond for market research purposes. The NAICS code 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) has a small business size standard of $45 million. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the documentation. The work must be completed within 30 days of contract award and performed Monday through Friday during business hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the facility located at 2200 Fort Roots Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72114. The VA may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) to qualified vendors based on responses received to this market research initiative.