USDA-AFRS Inspection and Certification of Underground Storage Tank

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Appalachian Fruit Research Station (USDA-AFRS) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive inspection and certification services for Underground Storage Tank (UST) components and spill protection equipment in compliance with West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection regulations. The procurement requires all labor, insurance, tools, materials, equipment, and travel necessary to perform mandatory 3-year regulatory inspections, including hydro testing and certification of spill buckets, dispenser pan/sump containment, overflow restrictions, and the Veeder Root Monitoring System. Contractors must be WV DEP Certified Class E UST Operators with qualified personnel capable of meeting manufacturer-recommended maintenance standards, and must provide detailed pass/fail documentation upon completion. The evaluation will focus on price and adherence to the Statement of Work requirements. Quotes must be submitted via email to Jacob.toft@usda.gov by 12:00 pm EST on September 22, 2025, with the subject line "Quote: 1232SA25Q0740" and must include company information, point of contact details, RFQ number, and vendor UEI number.

This procurement operates without any set-aside designations and is structured as a single, firm-fixed-price purchase order with a 30-day performance period. The contract specifically covers two Annual Veeder-Root Underground Storage Tank Certifications, though the exact award value will depend on offeror pricing submissions. Work must be completed during normal business hours (7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday) at the USDA-AFRS Farm Center Complex located in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The contract falls under NAICS code 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services) with a size standard of $16.5 million. Payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) via electronic funds transfer, and the contract incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation clauses.