J049--Fuel Tank 1 Repair (Urgent)
Overview
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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), specifically the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, intends to negotiate a sole source contract for urgent inspection and repairs to a leaking fuel tank liner system and tank haul. The intended contractor is Crazeweld LLC (CW). This work is critical for the VA's emergency preparedness. Responses challenging the sole source intent are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision for the inspection and repair of a leaking fuel tank liner system and tank haul. The work necessitates onsite fabrication to address custom advancements previously installed on the fuel storage tank. These custom modifications include port access doors, mid-tank saddles, haul modifications/fabrication, water extraction systems, chemical liner protectants, and inspection ports, which were installed to correct structural integrity issues, fuel stability, and extend the lifespan of the tank walls.
Justification for Sole Source
The VA believes Crazeweld LLC (CW) is the only qualified source because they are the original fabricator of the custom, handmade alterations to the fuel storage tanks. CW possesses proprietary information and unique knowledge of these site-specific systems in their current (lined) and prior damaged states. This information is deemed unattainable by any other source and is vital for the required repair work. Awarding to CW is considered the most direct and safest way to restore the medical center to required safety standards within critical emergency timelines, as failure to repair promptly would impact backup generator fuel capabilities during emergencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (anticipated)
- NAICS Code: 811310
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, by 3:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 12, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and not a request for competitive proposals or offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only Crazeweld LLC.
Additional Notes
This urgent repair is crucial for the VA's emergency preparedness, as the fuel tanks support backup generator capabilities. Delays could compromise the medical center's ability to operate during emergency situations.