Big Sandy NRCD Stock Tanks
Overview
Buyer
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Arizona State Office, is soliciting quotes for the fabrication and delivery of thirteen (13) 8,800-gallon galvanized steel stock tanks for the Big Sandy NRCD. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with a Firm Fixed Price contract anticipated. Quotes are due by April 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT/PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the fabrication and delivery of thirteen (13) 8,800-gallon, 12-gauge galvanized steel tanks. Key specifications include:
- Material: 12-gauge galvanized steel, complying with ASTM A568/A568M and ASTM A653/A653M (G90 coating).
- Construction: Fully welded, conforming to American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 standards.
- Dimensions: Approximately 8'8" height and 13'9" diameter.
- Features: Covered tanks with a reinforced lifting lug, a ≥ 20" access point with a removable cover, a 2" front inlet, a 2" front outlet (offset by 6"), and a 2" rear overflow outlet.
- Delivery: All thirteen tanks must be delivered to Cane Springs Ranch, 10437 S. Hwy 93, Kingman, AZ 86401, within seven (7) months of contract award. The contractor is responsible for transportation.
- Warranty: A minimum one (1) year warranty against leaks and structural defects is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Seven (7) months from contract award (anticipated May 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 332439 (Fabricated Plate Work Manufacturing), with a size standard of $600 million.
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, by 3:00 PM PDT/PST.
- Quotes Due: April 29, 2026, by 3:00 PM PDT/PST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to lhariper@blm.gov and blm_az_procurement@blm.gov.
Evaluation
Award will be made based on a best-value determination, considering the following factors:
- Technical Approach: Demonstrating full understanding of requirements and fabrication processes.
- Past Experience: Three references for similar services within the last three years.
- Past Performance: Assessed with a confidence rating.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness. Non-cost factors combined are approximately equal to price in the evaluation.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and be deemed responsible prospective contractors per FAR 9.1. Incomplete packages may be considered non-responsive.
Additional Notes
Offerors must provide a schedule detailing project milestones, warranty information (including availability for warranty work within one week of report date), and a bid for all items on the Value Bid Schedule. Tanks will be inspected upon delivery, and non-conforming tanks will be rejected at the contractor's expense.