J045--FY27 - HV Fuel Treatment, Polishing, Tank Bottom Cleaning

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02, is conducting market research for an annual fuel treatment, polishing, and tank bottom cleaning program at its Hudson Valley Healthcare System facilities in Castle Point and Montrose, New York. This request, identified by solicitation number 36C24226Q0814 and posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, seeks information from potential contractors to inform a future acquisition. The scope encompasses servicing over fifteen above- and underground diesel fuel storage tanks and generator day tanks to remove water, sediment, microbial contamination, and ensure fuel integrity for emergency power systems. Work must comply with NFPA 101, NFPA 110, EPA regulations, and multiple ASTM standards including D975, D86, D6304, and D4176, requiring biocide treatment, fuel polishing through 0.5-micron filtration, laboratory testing, and proper disposal of waste under 100 gallons. Contractors must demonstrate experience in self-performing similar tasks, provide proof of certified technicians trained in ASTM procedures and OSHA/HAZWOPER requirements, and submit detailed fuel maintenance procedures and past performance examples. All offerors must maintain current SAM registration with a valid UEI number and disclose socioeconomic status such as SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or WOSB eligibility. Performance is scheduled for the base period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods available. Deliverables include electronic and five hardcopy service reports with lab results, submitted within 30 business days of completion, along with real-time inspections by VA personnel at the worksites. Access to VA facilities requires security check-ins, visible ID badges, and completion of VA Privacy Training. Invoicing must be submitted via the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system through Tungsten Network, requiring prior registration on the Customer Engagement Portal. No formal contract, pricing, or award is anticipated from this notice—responses are strictly for market research and will shape a future solicitation.