Z1NE--Water Tank Cleaning and Inspection
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 36C24125Q0576
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 1
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- Place of performance
- Edward P. Boland Campus Leeds MA 01053, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is seeking water tank cleaning and inspection services for the Edward P. Boland Campus located in Leeds, Massachusetts. This combined synopsis/solicitation covers comprehensive water tank maintenance including both inspection and cleaning services that must comply with Massachusetts regulations (502 CMR 5.00), OEM requirements, and Massachusetts Guidelines for Public Water Systems. Contractors must have qualified inspectors with specific certifications and perform all work during weekend hours when temperatures are above 44°F, while managing confined space requirements and waste disposal responsibilities. The evaluation will be based on both price and technical capabilities, with the award going to the quote deemed most advantageous to the government. The current solicitation has quotes due by August 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with various conflicting dates appearing in different versions of the documentation.
This procurement is set aside exclusively for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) under NAICS code 221310 with a small business size standard of $41 million. The contract structure includes two primary line items: 12 months of water tank inspection services and one year of water tank cleaning services, with an additional repair line item capped at $20,000 that will remain unfunded until specific repairs are authorized. The performance period spans one year with an option for one additional year, and the most recent prior inspection was completed in 2021, indicating this represents a new contract opportunity. All services must be performed at the VA campus at 421 N Main Street, Leeds, MA 01053, which sits on approximately 100 acres of property. The contractor will be responsible for emptying, cleaning, sanitizing, and refilling the water tank using municipal water supply, with the VA providing access to the facility but not water treatment or operator licensing services.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
The following sections have been Amended within the Combined Synopsis:
CLINs
Performance Work Statement is now the Statement of Work
Update #2 ·
36C24125Q0576 - Water Tank Cleaning Inspection - Leeds MA Q&A
For cleaning, is the tank being emptied? If so, who is emptying it? Who is refilling and performing any chlorination/disinfecting?
VA shall empty to the level the drain permits, silt, sediment or residual water shall be contractor responsibility to remove. Refilling shall be via municipal supply. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring tank is cleaned and sanitized PRIOR to filling. VA does not treat or hold water operator licensing to do so.
Instead of emptying the tank would the use of divers to remove the sediment and perform an internal inspection be acceptable?
Contractor is responsible for means and methods to remove ALL. Please note divers in a confined space may have significant OSHA risk and planning including rescue plans and standby teams etc. Planning is contractor responsibility, the VA is responsible for confirming the plan.
Does the removed sediment need to be disposed of off-site? This would be non-hazardous and typically we are able to dispose to a wooded area on-site.
Physically there are permissible locations on VA property (approx. 100 acres). Legalities with regard to Mass DEP or other regulatory bodies cited within the PWS are contractor responsibilities.
For the 12 monthly inspections I am assuming they shall meet the ground level exterior inspections as defined in MA DEP CH8. Section 8.1.22 (2)?
Monthly inspections are not within the scope. These are performed internally. Contract is for cleaning and the (3-5 year) INTERNAL and more extensive inspections required by MA DEP.
Is an inspection report required and are there past inspection reports or drawings/photos available?
The most recent (3-5 year report from 2021) is attached to the solicitation which includes photos and existing conditions of the time. A similar report compliant with MA regulations is required upon completion of work and PRIOR to invoicing.
How long to perform the first round 2025-2026 inspection and cleaning?
This is acceptable to the station. Note all questions and clarifications can only be answered by contracting officer submitted in writing for all bidders to received consistent clarifications. Award shall be no later than September of 2025 and the cleaning and inspection is expected before November 11, 2025.
Is a site visit possible - publicly accessible?
Site Visit must be coordinated with program office and a sign in/out sheet must be completed. Details are included within the revised Solicitation attached.
Can the bid due date be extended one week to give a little more time for review and visit?
Solicitation will be resolicited for one week.
wage determination rules (aka prevailing wage).
Wage Determination for Leeds MA is now added to the Solicitation
We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.
New. To the best of our knowledge only the one provided 2021 inspection and minor repair has been completed since the 2011 installation.
Update #1 ·
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-04; May 12, 2025.
This solicitation is set-aside for: VOSB
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 221310, with a small business size standard of $41 Million.
The FSC/PSC is Z1NE; Water Supply and Irrigation Systems.
The Edward P. Boland Campus, 421 N Main St Leeds, MA 01053 is seeking to acquire Water Tank Cleaning and Inspection services.
All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:
Supplies/Services
Line Item
Description
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Unit Price
Total Price
0001
Water Tank Inspection
12
MO
0002
Water Tank Cleaning
1
YR
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24125Q0576_2.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24125Q0576_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C24125Q0576 Water Tank Cleaning Inspection - Leeds MA.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Z1NE--Water Tank Cleaning and Inspection | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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