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.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 5, is soliciting quotes for the purchase and installation of a 6,000-gallon Boiler Fuel Reserve Tank at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. This Firm-Fixed-Price opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due Monday, April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This 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). The tank will supplement an existing reserve fuel tank and be placed on an existing asphalt drive lane. Key deliverables include:
- A white AST with all required components (venting, manway lid, spill bucket, overfill control valve, stick port, visual level gauge, anti-siphon control) and appropriate labels/signage.
- Installation of 1-inch supply and return piping with valves and fittings, connected to existing piping at the sump.
- Installation of six (6) concrete barriers for tank protection.
- Erection of a 6 ft construction fence around the tank, including an access section.
- Integration with the existing Veeder Root TLS-450 Plus monitoring system, involving a refurbished probe with diesel and water float kit, necessary wiring, conduit, an interstitial sensor, and programming for a 90% overfill alarm.
- The new tank location is approximately 40 feet from the Boiler Room, with an existing electrical source available for powering equipment. The facility holds an oil storage permit.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Delivery required 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Product Service Code: 6680
- Place of Performance: Loch Raven VA Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21218
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Bid quotes must be submitted via email to theresa.thomas7@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on 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
This solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13. The overall site master plan for the Loch Raven VA Medical Center Expansion is available for context.