SOURCES SOUGHT Alexandria VAMC-Water Tank Inspection

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 (Houston, Texas) issued a Sources Sought Notice on May 19, 2026 for water storage tank inspection and maintenance services at Alexandria VA Health Care System in Pineville, Louisiana, with responses due May 26, 2026 by 4:30 p.m. Central Time. This is market research only and does not constitute a commitment to award; a formal solicitation has not yet been issued.

The scope covers comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance of three water storage tanks and associated components (monitoring systems, valves, controls, alarms, appurtenances) under a five-year firm fixed-price contract. Work must comply with AWWA M42, ANSI/AWWA D102, NFPA 22, NFPA 25, and applicable Federal, State, and VA regulations. Inspections are required every three years, conducted by inspection divers who perform underwater assessments while tanks remain in service. The contractor must develop an inspection plan, deliver individual tank inspection reports with photographic documentation and coating system evaluation, provide corrective action recommendations, and submit a final consolidated report within 15 calendar days of work completion. The contractor coordinates tank downtime at least 10 business days in advance, ensures only one tank is out of service at a time, and complies with OSHA confined space procedures, VA safety policies, PPE requirements, and security protocols.

Respondents must address Nonmanufacturer Rule compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance, business size classification (small business, SDB, HUBZone, or 8(a) concern status), SAM registration, authorized distributor status, and provide estimated industry pricing for budget and market research purposes. Questions are due May 22, 2026. Site visits are encouraged but not required. Place of performance is Alexandria VA Health Care System in Pineville, Louisiana.