H335--Underground Storage Tanks Testing, Inspection, and Maint. Edward Hines VAH
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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), specifically the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL, is soliciting proposals for Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Services. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The services involve compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations for 19 diesel/unleaded storage tanks. Quotes are due by June 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This contract requires certified inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of sixteen (16) USTs and three (3) ASTs. Key deliverables include:
- Compliance with federal (40 CFR Part 280) and Illinois State Fire Marshall (OSFM) regulations.
- Review of historical tank performance and maintenance records.
- Coordination of compliance and permitting with OSFM.
- Formalized inspection reports with recommendations.
- Preventative maintenance and limited repairs.
- Decommissioning and removal of two ASTs at Building 20.
- Adherence to VHA Directive 1192 (influenza vaccination/masking) and facility security/privacy controls.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Base year (September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: $19 Million (as indicated in Block 9).
- NAICS Code: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) with a $19 Million size standard.
- Response Date: June 26, 2026, 3:00 PM Z.
- Published Date: June 16, 2026, 9:07 PM Z.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Experience, Past Performance, Price, and Veterans Involvement (with preference for SDVOSB/VOSB when other factors are equal).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offerors must be:
- Certified by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall (OSFM).
- Possess Illinois Class ABC certification.
- Have at least five (5) consecutive years of experience.
- No subcontracting is permitted.
Submission & Site Visit
- Quotes: Must be submitted via email to Justin.Lemke@va.gov by the due date. Offerors must complete SF 1449 blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c, and block 1(a) on page 2.
- Site Visit: Strongly suggested, scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
- RFQ Questions Deadline: Wednesday, June 23, 2026, at noon local time, submitted via email to Justin.Lemke@va.gov.
Additional Notes
Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with Wage Determination WD2015-5017 Rev32 attached. FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated.