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 project aims to supplement the existing reserve fuel tank and will be placed adjacent to the emergency generator. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due Monday, March 30, 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:
- Fuel Tank: Complete with all required components such as venting, manway lid, spill bucket, overfill control valve, stick port, visual level gauge, and anti-siphon control. The tank must be white with required labels and signage.
- Fuel Piping: Installation of 1-inch supply and return piping, including all necessary valves and fittings, connected to the existing piping at the sump.
- Site Security: Installation of six (6) concrete barriers for tank protection on the asphalt, and a 6 ft construction fence around the tank with an access section.
- Monitoring System Integration: Installation of a refurbished probe with a diesel and water float kit, associated wiring and conduit, an interstitial sensor, and programming of the existing Veeder Root console for monitoring and a 90% capacity overfill alarm.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is 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) with a size standard of 750 employees.
- Submission Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: March 23, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to theresa.thomas7@va.gov. Evaluation 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 Contracting Officer is Theresa Thomas. Detailed information can be found on pages 4-5 of the solicitation document.