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1785476 -- OC-252 REPLACE GENERATOR/TANK AND TRANSFER SWITCH

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The Department of the Navy, through Navfac Mid-Atlantic, has issued a forecast for the replacement of a generator, fuel tank, and transfer switch at Oceana. This project is categorized under NAICS code 238210 and is designated as an 8(a) set-aside. The requirement stems from the discovery of substantial sludge and debris in the center compartment of the existing fuel tank. Technical assessments from Oil Equipment Sales & Service determined that full removal of the contaminants is impossible due to the specific tank design and limited access to the compartments, necessitating a full replacement of the equipment.

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Navy project to replace generator, fuel tank, and transfer switch at Oceana.

Agency

Department Of The Navy → Navfac Mid-Atlantic

NAICS

238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

Place of Performance

ML: OCEANA, USA

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8A

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AgencyDepartment Of The Navy → Navfac Mid-Atlantic

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Once pumped out, it was confirmed that there was a substantial amount of sludge in the center compartment of the fuel tank between the generator support walls. Oil Equipment Sales & Service said with that style tank and lack of access to all compartments of the tank that it would be impossible to fully remove all of the sludge and debris at the bottom.

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