H999--Sources Sought - Alexandria VAMC-Water Tank Inspection
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
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), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Water Storage Tank Inspection and Maintenance Services at the Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVHCS) in Pineville, LA. The purpose is to identify qualified contractors and gather information for a potential 5-year contract. Responses are due May 26, 2026.
Purpose
This RFI aims to determine contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications, and estimated industry pricing for budgetary and market research purposes. It also seeks information regarding nonmanufacturer rule, Buy American Act, and Trade Agreement compliance. This is not a solicitation, and the government is not obligated to award a contract based on responses.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and expertise for comprehensive inspection, testing, and maintenance of the Water Storage Tank Facility. This includes 5-year inspections (performed every three years) of three water storage tanks and all associated components. Inspections must occur while tanks contain water, requiring the use of inspection divers. Work must comply with AWWA M42, ANSI/AWWA D102, NFPA 22, NFPA 25, and applicable Federal, State, and VA regulations. Services include inspection requirements, water quality & disinfection, reporting, and deficiency classification. If a tank is entered or drained, VA water safety protocols and AWWA C652 for disinfection must be followed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for a 5-year base period.
- Set-Aside: Small Business Concerns are encouraged to respond.
- Responses Due: May 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM CST
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST
- Published: May 19, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested offerors must provide contact information, business size (Small Business, SDB, HUBZone, 8A), SAM Unique Entity Identification Number, Nonmanufacturer Rule compliance details, NAICS code 221310 status, manufacturer/distributor status, authorized distributor evidence, Buy American/Trade Agreement certifications, details on foreign manufactured products, delivery schedule, existing GWAC/GSA/IDIQ/BPA contracts, descriptive literature, and estimated industry pricing. Responses should be emailed to LeKisha.Douglas@va.gov with the subject line: "36C25626Q0793 -RFI-Sources Sought- Water Storage Tank Inspection and Maintenance Services for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC) in Alexandria and Shreveport, LA."
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ). The government will not pay for information submitted. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any future solicitations.