30,000 Gallon Horizontal S/Stl Storage Tank
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a 30,000 Gallon Horizontal Stainless Steel Storage Propellant Knockout Tank. This requirement is designated as Brand Name or Equal To. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all materials, engineering, fabrication, testing, documentation, and delivery of one approximately 30,000-gallon horizontal stainless-steel storage propellant knockout tank. Key technical requirements include:
- Capacity & Orientation: Nominal 30,000 gallons (+/-10%), horizontal.
- Design: Per ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) Section VIII Division 1 (design only, not code stamped).
- Materials: Heads (3/8 in min), Shell (1/4 in min) of SA-240 304/304L or approved equal; Nozzles of SA-182 F304/304L or approved equal; Stainless-steel saddles.
- Features: Specific nozzle configurations (4in, 6in, 18in, 24in manway), two lift lugs, one tailing lug.
- Fabrication: Spot radiography, interior/exterior mill finish, passivated surfaces.
- Testing: Hydro/pneumatic testing per ASME BPVC standards.
- Documentation: Vendor drawings require NASA approval, and a data package including material certificates, test reports, and as-built drawings is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced.
- Delivery: FOB Destination.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 332420 - Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing.
- Product Service Code: 9999 - Miscellaneous Items.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
- Questions Due: May 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
- Submission Method: All quotes and contractual/technical questions must be submitted in writing via email to Kacey Hickman at kacey.l.hickman@nasa.gov. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 30 days.
- Required Information: Submitted quotes must include two points of contact (name, phone number, email address).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose technically acceptable offer presents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from consideration.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov to be considered for award.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes detailed sections on the Statement of Work/Bid Schedule, Instructions to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions/Representations and Certifications, Clauses/Terms and Conditions, and Quote Evaluation Criteria. Several FAR and NFS clauses are incorporated by reference.