MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF ON-SITE FUEL STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS

The contract solicitation RFQ26-052JR for the maintenance and inspection of on-site fuel storage and dispensing systems at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory requires a small business concern to provide comprehensive service for a range of fuel systems including No. 2 Fuel Oil, Diesel, Biodiesel, and Gasoline distributed through steel tanks and concrete ConVault units ranging from 500 to 25,000 gallons. The work involves semi-annual preventive maintenance such as filter changes on Diesel-Pure systems, formal inspections per manufacturers’ requirements and STI (SP001) standards, and immediate emergency repair services as directed by PPPL personnel. All tasks must be performed by certified technicians who provide signed inspection reports detailing inspected, tested, repaired, or replaced items, and any concerns must be immediately reported in writing to the Princeton Technical Representative. The contract includes a two-year base period with three optional one-year extensions, covering multiple fuel storage and generator units across the Forrestal Campus “C” and “D” sites in Princeton, New Jersey. Compliance with stringent safety regulations including 10 CFR 851, OSHA, and PPPL-specific protocols is mandatory, and all personnel must complete General Employee Safety Training and obtain a PPPL badge if working more than 40 hours on-site. Subcontractors must submit an Integrated Safety Management Plan, maintain EMR at or below 1.0 and other safety metrics below specified thresholds, and provide valid certifications and insurance documentation before beginning work. Materials must be delivered in original, unopened containers with full manufacturer labeling including batch numbers, date of manufacture, and usage instructions. All work must adhere to manufacturer specifications, use only new first-quality materials, and prevent counterfeit or used components. The contract is subject to the Service Contract Act with wage determination 2015-2193 REV 32, and sustainable procurement requirements under FAR 52.223-23 and EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines. Payment is net 30 days upon approval by the PTR, and all submissions must be made electronically to [email hidden] by 4:30 p.m. on July 2, 2026, with no hardcopies accepted. Participation requires attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal conference on June 11, 2026, and all offerors must submit the PPL-REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS, 2025 form certifying their small business