Storage Tank Testing and Certifications

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive storage tank testing and certification services at Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, TX. The solicitation requires American Petroleum Institute (API) 653 visual and ultrasonic thickness testing on seventeen above ground storage tanks, specifically eleven horizontal and six vertical tanks, which need inspection every five years. Key contract requirements include providing a two-person confined space rescue team, conducting magnetic flux leakage scans on vertical tank floors, and generating detailed inspection reports with professional engineer (PE) certification for each tank. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on lowest price and technical capability to meet government requirements. Critical dates include a site visit period from April 28-30, 2025, a question submission deadline of May 6, 2025, and a proposal due date of May 13, 2025, with a target award date of May 20, 2025.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541330, with a size standard of $15,000,000, and will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) procurement. Contractors must complete all tank inspections within 45 calendar days of contract start, delivering two copies of final inspection reports for each tank and a comprehensive CD report. The work will be performed at Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, TX 75507, and requires strict compliance with OSHA regulations and site-specific safety requirements. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit electronic responses to the Contract Specialist, Brandon M. Barrett. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract involves comprehensive technical inspection services for seventeen storage tanks, with contractors required to have an API 653 certificate and the capability to perform detailed technical assessments.