Aviation Fuel Tank Inspection and Cleaning

The contract entails the cleaning, de-gassing, and internal inspection of aviation fuel tanks aboard the USCGC BEAR, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and regulatory standards. All work must be performed in accordance with applicable federal and maritime safety protocols, with required documentation provided to verify adherence to environmental, health, and operational requirements. The scope demands specialized expertise in handling hazardous materials and confined space procedures, with strict emphasis on risk mitigation and quality control throughout the process. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, restricted to small business concerns as defined by the NAICS code 488190, which covers other support activities for water transportation. The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 18, 2026, and performance is to be conducted at Portsmouth, Virginia, 23703. The contracting entity is the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Sflc Procurement Branch 1, and the work is structured as a subcontract. All proposers must demonstrate capability in executing high-risk maintenance tasks on naval vessels while maintaining full compliance with safety and documentation mandates.