Z2DA--658-26-105 Repair Fuel Storage Tanks

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies a sole-source contract award by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, for construction services to repair fuel tanks at the Salem VA Medical Center. The procurement is for the VISN 6 Salem VA Medical Center and is funded through the Strategic Capital Investment Planning process for "Repair Underground Fuel Storage Tanks."

• Specialized construction services to repair underground and above ground fuel tanks.

• Repair, upgrade, and testing of fuel tanks.

• Remediation of contaminated soils for State environmental compliance.

• Adherence to VA standards, ADA, infection control, and environmental safety regulations.

• Maintenance of critical operations during construction.

• Adherence to safety and cleanliness protocols specific to medical environments.

• Management of logistical challenges in an active hospital setting.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price sole-source contract.

• Contractor: Phillips C&C (UEI: FBLHCKXL5RG4).

• Estimated Cost: Not explicitly stated, but the action is below the $5,000,000 threshold.

• Period of Performance: Projected construction duration of 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

This document is a justification for sole-source award, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not applicable.

• Sole-source award to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) under 38 U.S.C. § 8127(c).

• Phillips C&C has been verified as a Certified Veteran firm through the Small Business Search (SBS) site and meets eligibility requirements.

• The justification cites VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) as the authority for the sole-source award.

• Market research was conducted to identify a capable SDVOSB with the necessary expertise and proven past performance.

• No presolicitation notice was posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) as per RFO 5.101(b)(2).

• No barriers to competition are planned to be removed for subsequent acquisitions, as this is a one-time project.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) related to Solicitation Number 36C24626Q0410 for the "658-26-105 Repair Fuel Storage Tanks" project. It details the rationale for a sole-source award to PHILLIPS C&C LLC (UEI: FBLHCKXL5RG4) for this requirement. The award amount was $427,329.14, with an award date of 04-17-2026.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why a competitive solicitation process was not utilized for this specific contract action. It indicates that the award has already been made and provides the justification for a sole-source award, which may be of interest to vendors tracking contract awards and justifications within the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6. The document references an attached "658-26-105 JOFOC - SDVOSB Sole Source - REDACTED_Redacted" for further details on the justification.

Award Notice

This notice announces the award for Project 658-26-105, "Repair Fuel Storage Tanks," to PHILLIPS C&C LLC for $427,329.14. The award was made on April 17, 2026.

The project aims to ensure the compliance and reliability of the Salem VAMC fuel storage system. Key tasks include:

• Removal and replacement of monitoring consoles.

• Repair and potential replacement of fuel storage tanks.

• Installation of new tank sumps, spill containment systems, and overfill protection devices.

• Repairs at specific tanks (143E, 143W, B-2, B-4).

• Demolition of four underground diesel fuel storage tanks (138, 140, 141, 142).

• Repair and replacement of eleven fuel level monitoring systems across sixteen tanks.

• Conducting required Virginia DEQ compliance testing for underground and above-ground tanks.

• Providing deficiency reports and cost estimates for corrective actions.

• Site restoration and adherence to permitting and safety standards.

• Award Number: 36C24626C0034

• Award Amount: $427,329.14

• Award Date: 04-17-2026

• Awardee: PHILLIPS C&C LLC

• UEI: FBLHCKXL5RG4

This opportunity was set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Solicitation Number: 36C24626Q0410
• Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6
• Contracting Officer: Daniel Spaulding (daniel.spaulding@va.gov, 757-728-7144)
• Contracting Office ZIP Code: 23667
• NAICS Code: 237120 (Utility System Construction)
• Product Service Code: Z2DA