Internal Tank Inspection at Caven Point Marine Base
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District, is soliciting quotes for Internal Tank Inspection Services at Caven Point Marine Base in Jersey City, NJ. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for integrity testing on storage tanks as required by N.J.A.C 7:1E-216 (b)-(i). Quotes are due by January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will conduct visual inspections of internal tank surfaces (shell, heads, nozzle penetrations) and perform ultrasonic examinations of internal tank shells. Key requirements include:
- Identifying tanks for inspection in coordination with Caven Point Marine Terminal (CPMT).
- Providing all necessary personnel and equipment for confined space entry, including a trained entrant, attendant/supervisor, four-gas air monitor, tripod, and retrieval system, in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1, 34-1-10, and 29 CFR 1910.146.
- Ensuring entry permits are posted, air sampling is conducted, and emergency information is available prior to entry.
- Coordinating verification of entry parameters with CPMT's Collateral Duty Safety Officer or NY District Safety and Occupational Health Office.
- Performing consecutive inspections of two 12,000-gallon diesel tanks to minimize impact on CPMT's floating plant.
- Submitting a report of findings, highlighting any deficiencies.
- CPMT will ensure tanks are opened, accessible, cleaned, flushed, evacuated, and ventilated for 24 hours prior to entry. No ITAR requirements, additional site-specific training, or laboratory testing are required from the contractor.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: One month
- Period of Performance: February 2, 2026, to March 2, 2026
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days
- Quote Submission Deadline: January 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST
- Published Date: January 14, 2026 (Amendment 0002)
Eligibility & Evaluation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541350 (Building Inspection Services)
- Size Standard: $11,500,000.00
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the solicitation requirements and evaluated on total price.
- Offerors must possess adequate experience, be fully licensed, and hold necessary industry/manufacturer certifications. Proof may be requested.
Submission & Contact
Quotes must be submitted as a PDF document via email to denisse.m.soto@usace.army.mil and mohenda.r.surage@usace.army.mil. Quotes must be signed, dated, and complete with prices for all items. Wage Determination No.: 2015-4185 (Revision No. 33) for Hudson County, NJ, applies.