Tank Inspection at Barksdale AFB, LA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Omaha is soliciting external inspection services for three Department of Defense fuel tanks at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, specifically targeting API aboveground tanks 5921, 6350-1, and 6350-2. Following Amendment 1, the scope was modified to remove internal tank inspections and focus solely on external inspections, with the contract requiring comprehensive API 653-compliant assessments including visual inspections, ultrasonic testing, secondary containment evaluations, and detailed reporting. Contractors must provide certified API 653 inspectors and all necessary equipment to conduct thorough tank integrity assessments following industry standards including NFPA 30 and UFC 3-460-01. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability (inspector expertise and certifications), relevant experience with comparable projects within the past five years, and price reasonableness. Quotes must be submitted by October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM CDT, with all questions due at least seven calendar days before the proposal deadline.

This opportunity is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). The contract covers three tanks with significant capacities: one Jet A fuel tank holding 1,260,000 gallons (Facility 5921) and two F-24 truck offload tanks each containing 200,000 gallons (Facilities 6350-1 and 6350-2). The performance period spans 120 calendar days from contract award, with inspections conducted Monday through Friday between 0730-1630 hours, excluding federal holidays. Work will be performed entirely at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, with contractors required to provide comprehensive inspection reports including draft and final versions, project management plans, and health and safety documentation. Previous inspection reports from 2019, 2021, and 2022 indicate ongoing maintenance and assessment requirements for these critical fuel storage assets.