Decontamination Tank Repair VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems

This amendment to solicitation 36C26226Q0378, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO22, New Mexico VA Health Care System, extends the deadline for offers to March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT. The purpose of this modification is to provide pictures related to the subject being repaired and to accommodate changes in pricing. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by returning copies, acknowledging on their offer, or sending a separate communication. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified time may result in the rejection of the offer. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for the repair of a decontamination underground storage tank (UST) at the VA Loma Linda Health Care System. The solicitation, number 36C26226Q0378, is a firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated value of $16.5 million. The scope of work includes removing the corroded UST cover, performing required environmental tests (CAM 17 TTLC and VOC tests) to ensure safe entry, replacing damaged components such as the spill bucket, drain valve, nipple, and swivel fill adaptor, and disposing of hazardous waste from the tank. The contract period is from March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2027. Key requirements include specific contractor licensing (OSHA 30-hour, C-36 Plumbing/General B, ICC California UST Certification), adherence to various safety and construction standards, and electronic invoicing via the Tungsten Network. Proposals are due by March 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT, with questions due by March 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT. The solicitation also includes clauses related to security prohibitions and exclusions concerning certain foreign telecommunications equipment and services, as well as provisions for contract administration and payment.