Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank Inspections, Testing, and Repairs/Upgrade Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide comprehensive Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) inspection, testing, and repair services for the Dallas VA Medical Center. The solicitation (36C25725Q0236) requires a contractor to perform detailed maintenance on 17 storage tanks, including triennial spill bucket integrity tests, annual release detection equipment testing, and monthly walk-through inspections. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and past performance using comparative analysis procedures. The solicitation requires contractors to submit flat rate pricing per line item and maintain specific insurance requirements, including $500,000 in general liability coverage. Critical dates include a site visit on February 9, 2025, and proposal submissions due by February 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 237120 with a $45 million size standard. The contract structure includes a base year from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending potential performance through February 28, 2030. The place of performance is located in Dallas, TX 75216, specifically at the VA Medical Center. Potential contractors will be responsible for managing complex tank infrastructure, including 15 underground and 2 aboveground tanks containing petroleum and oil-based products. The solicitation includes requirements for comprehensive tank management, including monthly inspections following EPA SPCC protocols, leak detection, and staff training, with a total of 17 tanks requiring ongoing maintenance and monitoring.