Jet A Fuel Storage Tank Systems

Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas, requires the installation of two above-ground Jet A fuel storage and dispensing systems to support critical sterile insect dispersal operations for the New World Screwworm program, a top priority for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The existing low-lead aviation fuel infrastructure is incompatible with the Beechcraft King Air Model 90 and future Cessna 208 aircraft, necessitating a full transition to Jet A fuel to sustain and expand MexFly missions that prevent livestock and human health threats from infestations. The contract, issued as a Request for Quotations under solicitation number 12639526Q0151, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 237120, with an estimated project value between $250,000 and $500,000, though offers exceeding this range are still welcomed due to the program’s national importance. Work must be completed within 140 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with a strict requirement to begin work within ten days, and deliverables include reinforced concrete footings, tank anchoring systems, fuel dispensing hardware, electrical control panels, grounding and bonding equipment, and comprehensive commissioning documentation such as test reports, systems manuals, and training materials. All construction must comply with ACI 318, ASCE 7, EPA SPCC regulations, NFPA labeling standards, and federal and local building codes. The procurement follows commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12, with evaluation based on a highest technically rated, fair and reasonable price methodology; technical capability—including demonstrated relevant experience—is assessed first, followed by price realism. Responsibility determinations and acceptable past performance are mandatory pass/fail gates. Performance and payment bonds are required, and the contract includes clauses for inspection of construction, changes, contract administration, and compliance with labor standards, Buy American requirements, whistleblower protections, and anti-discrimination laws. Contractors must certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination statutes and affirm that no DEI programs they operate or fund violate the Equal Protection principles of the Constitution or Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act. Proposals must be submitted electronically to james.g.roloff@usda.gov by June 18, 2026, and include a detailed cost breakdown, proof of experience, and past performance data. Site visits have been scheduled, and attendance requires pre-registration. Progress payments may