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Event: Aviation Engine Test Cell Fuel Tank repair and upgrade or replacement Industry Day.

Sponsor: United States Coast Guard (USCG), Aviation Logistics Center (ALC), Industrial Operations Division (IOD).

Background:

IOD is conducting market research to complete recommended repairs and upgrades on the Aviation Engine Test Cell Fuel Tank OR to replace the existing 8,000-gallon tank with a new 4,000-gallon double wall concrete tank.

Location:

USCG, ALC, located at 1664 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City NC 27909.

Registration:

Please limit the number of attendees from your company to two (2) people. There is no cost to attend this event. To register, interested parties shall submit the attached registration form no later than January 26, 2024, at 4:00pm EST. Email the registration form and any questions to Jackson Perry jackson.s.perry@uscg.mil and Madison Coker madison.l.coker@uscg.mil. Base access will not be granted without this information. Directions to USCG Base Elizabeth City can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/alc/directions. Unregistered vendors will not be allowed on base.

Date and time of the Event:

February 13, 2024, from 0900 - 1200

Disclaimer:

This is NOT a request for proposals or quotes and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. After the review of ROM’s and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov. Respondents are advised that the USCG will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Industry Day notification including participation.

All repair, replacement or upgrade solutions will be required to comply with the references in Chapter 2 of Appendix A and SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02.

This industry day is to identify sources to conducted recommended actions per Chapter 4 Appendix A and for options to replace the current 8,000-gallon tank with a 4,000-gallon Concrete Above Ground Storage Tank (AST). AST’s may be double-walled, horizontal AST’s or concrete encased steel AST’s.

To facilitate the scope of the Engine Test Cell Fuel Tank repair and upgrade or replacement, ALC will host an Industry Day, February 13, 2024. This event is part of ALC’s market research that will be used to identify potential solutions to ultimately determine an optimal sourcing strategy for the repair and upgrade or replacement of the fuel tank. The Industry Day will consist of a review of the USCG’s minimum requirements and a tour of the current Engine Test Cell Fuel Tank and Test Cell Area.

Internal inspection of the Fuel Tank will not be permitted at this time; see Appendix A for current condition of the tank. The Fuel Tank is currently Out of Commission and has not been fueled since the Out of Service inspection was completed in October of 2023.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 811310.

Questions shall be submitted after the event, in writing to the primary point of contact listed below by February 20, 2024. Only questions received in writing will be answered and posted to SAM.Gov.

As part of the Industry Day, the USCG will be requesting a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) be submitted by all interested parties by February 27, 2024. ROM information provided by vendors will not be released to the public or any other vendors. This information is for market research purposes only.

Vendors are requested to provide the following information in their ROM, along with expected lead time of equipment/parts and a proposed Period of Performance:

Vendors are requested to provide information on the following for both possible solutions. If one solution (repair and upgrade or replacement) is not feasible, vendors are requested to provide insight to this determination. ALC seeks to answer the following questions (individually) pertaining to the two possible solutions:

Solution 1- Provide a ROM to repair and upgrade the existing 8,000-gallon tank.

Tasking included in the repair and upgrade may include, but is not limited to:

• Provide and erect scaffolding and ladders complete work and provide safe entry into the fuel tank.


• Install a permanent access stairway or ladder system for the secondary containment in accordance with OSHA 1926.1051(a).


• Remove the deteriorated sealant and apply new flexible urethane (e.g. Sikaflex 1c) or a similar approved sealant compatible with the product being stored (JP-5).


• Repair all exposed cracks in the secondary containment wall by grinding in a V‐shape pattern with at least ¼‐inch width at the surface and a depth of at least ¼‐inch and sealing with flexible urethane (e.g. Sikaflex 1c) or a similar approved sealant. (Quantity: 15LF)


• Removal of dirt and debris from the secondary containment sump and install a safety grate.


• Install a lockable ball-valve on the containment drain.


• Mechanically clean, prep surface for coating, and recoat the areas of coating failure on the tank Interior, to include grit blasting remainder of the interior tank and paint the tank interior.


• Recoat the areas of coating failure in the tank and appurtenances and the remainder of the tank, fittings, and piping. All coating repairs should be accomplished using an epoxy-based coating system or equivalent and applied per coating manufacture instructions.


• Provide Tank Cleaning with Non-Hazardous and Hazardous Waste disposal. Tank was drained and cleaned for STI Out-of-Service Tank Inspection, contractor shall provide any further de-puddling, draining, and disposal required for the cleaning, disassembly, repair, installation, and modifications.


• Mechanically clean the organic growth from the tank, fittings and piping, and prep surface for coating.


• Recoat the areas of coating failure on the tank and appurtenances and the remainder of the tank, fittings, and piping. All coating repairs should be accomplished. using an epoxy-based coating system or equivalent and applied per coating manufacture instructions.


• Upgrade ventilation system from 291,900 CFH to greater than 344,340 CFH per NFPA 30 Section 22.7.1.


• Install an anti-siphon valve on the 2-inch issue line and a check valve on the 2-inch return line located at the top of the tank to prevent the release of liquid from the tank by siphon flow in accordance with NFPA 30 Section 22.11.4.3.


• Install an electronic ATG system (such as Veeder-Root and Ronan) and calibrate. ATG System shall provide backup alarms for high-high, high, low, and low-low level conditions and provide water/temperature indications.


• Recondition the independent level alarm system in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.


• Install a mechanical external liquid level indicator. This indicator should be easily visible to re-fueling operators and maintenance personnel.


• Utilizing one of the tanks nozzles and install a fixed hand-operated pump for water removal, with piping to properly dispose of the wastewater to prescribed containment.


• Install a catwalk system to allow access for site personnel to perform periodic inspections and routine maintenance. Ensure the catwalk meets all OSHA requirements.


• Label the tank with OSHA and NFPA required marking/labels and the marking “ALC-TK7”, Inspection Date and Next Due Date.


• Remove and replace the Pneumercator as may be required for level indicator system.


• Deliver the technical specifications for the selected system to interface with the Test Cell 3 Control Console, Test Cell 3 Computer Network and ADAS.


• Provide the Network connection from the Test Cell Office to Test Cell 3 Control Console to interface with Test Cell 3 Computer Network and Test Cell ADAS.


• Close and secure all open tank access with proper hardware and gaskets material, supplying all material needed.


• Perform leak checks and operation testing a fuel tank.


• Perform a calibration of fuel tank instrumentation.

Solution 2-Install a replacement 4,000-gallon double-walled or concrete encased tank.

• Provide and install a 4,000-gallon double-walled or concrete encased tank, that complies with SILC-CSTO-36-71 91 11 23-02.


• Connect and plumb tank to the Engine Test Cell.


• Install an electronic ATG system (such as Veeder-Root and Ronan) and calibrate. ATG System shall provide backup alarms for high-high, high, low, and low-low level conditions and provide water/temperature indications.


• Install a mechanical external liquid level indicator. This indicator should be easily visible to re-fueling operators and maintenance personnel.


• Deliver the technical specifications for the selected system to interface with the Test Cell 3 Control Console, Test Cell 3 Computer Network and ADAS.


• Provide the Network connection from the Test Cell Office to Test Cell 3 Control Console to interface with Test Cell 3 Computer Network and Test Cell ADAS.


• Label tank with OSHA and NFPA required marking/labels and the marking “ALC-TK7”, Inspection Date and Next Due Date.


• Provide a low level water removal.


• Perform leak checks and operation testing a fuel tank.


• Perform a calibration of fuel tank instrumentation.

Who Should Attend:

Attendance is limited to companies with demonstrated expertise associated with fuel tank repair and upgrade or replacement. Prior federal contracting experience is not required.

Registration: Please limit the number of attendees from your company to two (2) people. There is no cost to attend this event. To register, interested parties shall submit the attached registration form no later than January 26, 2024, at 4:00pm EST. Email the registration form and any questions to Jackson Perry jackson.s.perry@uscg.mil and Madison Coker madison.l.coker@uscg.mil. Base access will not be granted without this information. Directions to USCG Base Elizabeth City can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/alc/directions. Unregistered vendors will not be allowed on base.

Day of Event: Onsite registration will begin at 9:00am EST on February 13, 2024.

Please allow 15 minutes for security screening required to enter USCG Base Elizabeth City. This event is open to U.S. citizens only. Government issued photo ID (i.e. driver's license) will be required for admittance.

*** This is NOT a request for proposals or quotes and in no way obligates the Government to award any contract. After the review of ROM’s and if the USCG still plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published on SAM.gov. Respondents are advised that the USCG will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Industry Day notification including participation. ***

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