H299--FY26 SERVICE & INSPECTION OF WATER TANK (B+OPT4)
Overview
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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) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for FY26 Service & Inspection of Water Tanks at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, NY. This opportunity seeks qualified vendors for the inspection, cleaning, and lining of two 25,000-gallon domestic cold water storage tanks. This is a Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (VSA). Responses are due February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive services for two 25,000-gallon domestic cold water storage tanks located on the 14th floor, which supply potable water to floors 5-14 and provide fire protection redundancy. Key tasks include:
- File Review: Assessment of original design, OEM drawings, repair, and inspection records.
- External Visual Inspection (VT): Inspection of shell, welds, heads, nozzles, appurtenances, relief protection, foundation, and coatings.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Ultrasonic thickness testing (UTT) on the external shell by ASNT SNT-TC-1A certified personnel.
- Internal Inspection: Internal VT, liner thickness measurements, and spark testing of the glass liner per ASTM D1562-01 and STI SP001.
- Cleaning: Ensuring tanks are free of debris before returning to service.
- Evaluation & Reporting: Providing a comprehensive report with an executive summary, UTT data, thickness measurement maps, wastage rates, remaining life expectancies, repair recommendations, and inspection pictures. The U-1 form (Manufacturers Data Report for Pressure Vessels) must be completed per ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VII, Division 1.
- Lining: Applying NSF/ANSI 61 or 600 approved potable water-safe coatings (e.g., epoxy, polyurethane, flexible PVC) with a thickness of 25-35 mils of ACOR S-16 two-part epoxy after blasting to SP-10 (near white metal).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- Duration: Base requirement with four option years.
- Set-Aside: Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (VSA)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST
- Published: February 19, 2026
- Place of Performance: Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208; Bldg. 1, 14th floor.
- Period of Performance: Work will be performed Monday-Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM, excluding federal holidays.
Special Requirements
- Safety: Adherence to OSHA confined space operating procedures, including a posted permit, confined space rescue, and continuous air monitoring with a calibrated meter.
- Materials: Use of NSF/ANSI 61 or 600 approved potable water-safe coatings.
- Deliverables: A finished report must be submitted to the COR no later than 10 days after completion of testing.
Government Tasks
VA personnel will be responsible for emptying tanks one at a time, deenergizing pumps, closing valves, and performing Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. The COR/POC will conduct a final inspection with the contractor present before processing invoices.
Additional Notes
The tanks were installed in 1951 and last cleaned/inspected in 2024, currently showing no issues. This notice is for market research purposes and does not guarantee a future solicitation.