Jet A Fuel Storage Tank Systems

Statement of Work for Design-Build Services May 13, 2026 PROJECT: Design-Build Services for two 30,000 Gallon Jet-A Fuel Tanks LOCATION: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ), Moore Air Base (MAB), 22675 N. Moorefield Road, Edinburg, Texas 78541 PROJECT BACKGROUND: For more than 60 years, Moore Air Base has served as a hub for sterile insect dispersal operations, supporting an average of ten daily flights with two to three small aircraft that currently utilize low lead–grade aviation fuel. With the establishment of new production facilities and the planned modernization of the MexFly fleet, updated fuel infrastructure is now required. To meet these operational demands, two Jet A fuel storage tanks must be installed to support contracted aircraft for New World Screwworm (NWS) sterile fly dispersal, as well as future aircraft to be procured for continued MexFly missions. The Secretary of Agriculture has designated Moore Air Base as a critical production site for NWS to help prevent the spread of infestation to livestock and potential human hosts. To support this expanded mission, upgraded fuel storage capability is essential for upcoming flight operations. The base’s existing AvGas LL100 supply is incompatible with the Beechcraft King Air Model 90, the aircraft selected for NWS dispersal. Jet A fuel will also be required for the future Cessna 208 aircraft planned to replace the current Cessna 306 fleet used in MexFly dispersal operations. PROJECT SCOPE: The purpose of this Scope of Work (SOW) is to procure a Design-Build service for the construction of two new 30,000‑gallon Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) to support Jet A fuel operations. The project includes the acquisition of tanks and associated components, development of the foundation and anchoring design, and completion of all construction and commissioning activities needed to deliver a fully functional fuel storage system. The Jet‑A fuel storage and dispensing system stores aviation‑grade turbine fuel in a protected tank and delivers it safely to aircraft or fueling trucks. The system ensures fuel quality, contamination control, fire safety, and controlled delivery through pumps, filters, meters, and safety‑rated electrical equipment. The Design-Build Contractor (“The Contractor”) shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to provide complete AST systems in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as manufacturer specifications. This includes the design and construction of foundations, structural anchoring, and all work required to ensure environmental, safety, and operational compliance for aviation fuel storage. All construction shall follow approved construction documents submittals. All work shall be coordinated with the Owner to minimize disruptions to flight operations and maintain fueling availability throughout the project. All equipment supplied under this contract shall be clearly marked with appropriate service designation, and tanks and filters shall be labeled in accordance with OSHA and NFPA hazardous communication requirements. The Design-Build Contractor (“The Contractor”) shall furnish two 30,000 gallon double-wall fire-protected Jet A fuel tanks including, but not be limited to, all associated accessories such as the manway access hatch, tank vents, saddles or supports, flame arrestor on the vent line, overfill protection valve, and spill containment basin or dike where applicable complete with all required accessories necessary for proper installation, operation, and compliance. The Contractor shall furnish level measurement and alarm features including, a mechanical tank gauge, overfill shutdown mechanisms, visual and audible alarm indicators, high‑level alarm system, tank signage, tank access platform and ladder. The Contractor shall furnish environmental and safety controls including, bonding connections, a water drain, a sample port for fuel testing, and all required tank identification signage and NFPA labeling. The Contractor shall furnish pumping and fuel delivery system and all necessary accessories, including all filtration, flow control, and metering components required for proper operation. The Contractor shall furnish all electrical components including, but not limited to, relays, motor starters, alarm circuits, emergency shutdown circuits, the control panel or meter display, conduit and cabling, safety switches, and grounding and bonding equipment required for full system functionality. The Contractor shall furnish the fueling system including the hose, nozzle, and dispenser system to ensure complete and safe fuel transfer operations. DESIGN Foundation / Footing Design The Contractor shall design: Reinforced concrete footing pads sized to support tank dead load, live load, wind load, Flood, Scouring and fuel load Foundation must comply with: Geotechnical recommendations (If available) ACI 318 Local frost depth requirements Drainage and grading considerations Tank Anchoring Design Anchoring system must meet: Manufacturer anchorage specifications Resistance to vibration during fueling operations Wind uplift loads per ASCE 7 Flood load requirements where applicable Corrosion resistance for all embedded hardware Design Submittals The Contractor shall submit: Foundation design drawings (sealed by a licensed structural engineer) Calculations for anchorage, loads, and structural adequacy Site layout showing tank spacing, access, containment, and safety clearances Utility and grounding plans Design and Specifications according to this schedule: 65% submittal for review and comment 95% submittal for review and comment Final Full set of construction documents, design, specification, calculations, manufacturer product inform…