Solicitation W912CH-25-R-0176 - Collapsible Fabric Tanks (3k, 20k, 50k, 210k US gallon) - AMENDED
Overview
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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 is soliciting proposals for a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Long Term Contract (LTC) for collapsible fabric fuel tanks of various capacities (3k, 20k, 50k, 210k US gallons). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time (Warren, MI).
Scope of Work
This solicitation (W912CH-25-R-0176) seeks to procure collapsible fabric tanks with specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers:
- 3k gallon: NSN 5430-01-473-2318, P/N 3KFUELASSY (Guaranteed Min: 1 EA, Max 5-Yr: 45 EA)
- 20k gallon: NSN 5430-01-473-2321, P/N 20KFUELASSY (Guaranteed Min: 15 EA, Max 5-Yr: 521 EA)
- 50k gallon: NSN 5430-01-473-2320, P/N 50KFUELASSY (Guaranteed Min: 24 EA, Max 5-Yr: 848 EA)
- 210k gallon: NSN 5430-01-546-3725, P/N 210K-IPDS (Guaranteed Min: 15 EA, Max 5-Yr: 359 EA) All tanks must conform to Military Performance Specification MIL-PRF-32233D, which is approved for public release. Early deliveries are authorized.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Long Term Contract (LTC).
- Duration: 5 years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.502-2).
- Incumbent Contractors: North American Fuel Tanks, Inc., GTA Containers, Inc., Avon Engineered Fabrications, Inc., and MPC Containment Systems LLC.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time (Warren, MI).
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to the contacts listed in Section L.2.3.1. The correct solicitation number, W912CH-25-R-0176, must be used in the subject line.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on best value. Past Performance is significantly more important than Price.
- Past Performance: Offerors must provide up to two recent and relevant submissions as the prime contractor. Subcontractor past performance will not be considered. Use Attachment 0003 (Questionnaire) and Attachment 0002 (Matrix).
- Pricing: FOB Destination. The Total Evaluated Price will include the proposed price, any applicable price adjustments (e.g., for Government-Furnished Property), and First Article Test Report (FATR) CLINs.
Key Clarifications & Requirements
- Testing: First Article Testing (FAT) is required for each tank base fabric. A single representative bladder size is generally not acceptable for FAT, though a previous FAT report on a 210k bag with identical manufacturing processes may be considered. Seam Dead Load Shear Resistance conformance testing is required per fabric material lot.
- Materials: Any bladder material is acceptable if documentation shows it meets MIL-PRF-32233D requirements. Offerors may propose materials, manufacturing methods, and quality-control improvements that meet or exceed the specification.
- Packaging: Specific packaging requirements are detailed in Section D and Attachment 0004 for the 210K-IPDS.
- 210K-IPDS: Offerors must produce the NSNs specifically called out for the 210K-IPDS, as users expect specific configurations. The 50,000-gallon tank (Size IV) should be priced with 4-inch fittings.
Attachments
Key attachments include a Pricing Workbook (0001), Past Performance Matrix (0002), Past Performance Questionnaire (0003), Special Packaging Instructions (0004), First Article Waiver Worksheet (0005), Use of Existing Government-Furnished Property (0006), MIL-PRF-32233D (0007), and CUI Guidelines (0008).