30,000 Gallon Horizontal S/Stl Storage Tank

Quick Summary

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), specifically the NASA Shared Services Center, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for a 30,000 Gallon Horizontal Stainless Steel Storage Tank. This requirement is a Brand Name or Equal To procurement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the provision of one approximately 30,000-gallon horizontal stainless-steel storage propellant knockout tank. The scope encompasses furnishing all necessary materials, engineering, fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery. The tank must be designed in accordance with ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC), Section VIII Division 1 (design only), although it is not required to be code stamped.

Key Technical Requirements

• Nominal Capacity: 30,000 gallons (+/-10%)
• Orientation: Horizontal
• Design Pressure: 15 psig
• Minimum Fluid Temperature: -423°F
• Materials: Heads (3/8 in min) and Shell (1/4 in min) of SA-240 304/304L or approved equal; Nozzles of SA-182 F304/304L or approved equal. Includes stainless-steel saddles.
• Nozzles & Openings: One 4 in, one 6 in, two 18 in nozzles, and one 24 in manway with davit. All Class 150 RFWN flanges.
• Fabrication: Requires spot radiography, interior and exterior mill finish, and passivated interior/exterior surfaces.
• Testing: Hydro/pneumatic testing per ASME BPVC standards and vendor procedures.
• Documentation: Vendor drawings require NASA engineer approval prior to manufacturing. A data package including material certificates, test reports, and as-built drawings is required.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• NAICS Code: 332420
• Delivery: FOB Destination
• Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. Offers not technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.

Submission & Evaluation

• Quotes Due: May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
• Questions Due: May 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT. All questions must be submitted in writing (email).
• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted in writing (email) to Kacey Hickman at Kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov.
• Requirements: Submitted quotes must include two points of contact (name, phone number, email address) and remain valid for 30 days.
• Eligibility: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.