6680--Loch Raven Boiler Fuel Reserve Tank
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes for the purchase and installation of a 6,000-gallon reserve fuel tank to support the boiler at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The response deadline is April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project requires the delivery and installation of a new UL 142 double-wall steel, 6,000-gallon, 8 ft diameter skid-mounted aboveground storage tank (AST). Key deliverables include:
- Tank Installation: Including all required fittings, components (venting, manway lid, spill bucket, overfill control valve, stick port, visual level gauge, anti-siphon control), and a white finish with labels. An amendment specifies the contractor must provide 1-inch thick steel road plates, extending 2 ft radially from supports, to be placed under tank supports for load distribution.
- Fuel Piping: Installation of 1-inch supply and return piping with valves and fittings, connected to existing piping at the sump.
- Site Security: Installation of six concrete traffic barriers and a 6 ft construction fence around the tank, with one section designed for access.
- Monitoring System Integration: Installation of a refurbished probe with diesel and water float kit, interstitial sensor, necessary wiring/conduit, and programming the existing Veeder Root TLS-450 Plus console for monitoring and 90% overfill alarm.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Place of Performance: Loch Raven VA Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
- Period of Performance: Delivery required 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Submit bid quotes via email to theresa.thomas7@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Best Value, considering delivery lead times. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide a letter of authorization from the manufacturer, and complete the Buy American Act certificate.
Additional Notes
Clarifications provided through amendments include: the new tank location is approximately 40 feet from the Boiler Room, an existing electrical source is available, the facility holds an oil storage permit, and the existing monitoring system is a VeederRoot TLS-450 Plus. A diagram for the boiler fuel reserve and an image related to underground fuel infrastructure are also available.