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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Health And Human Services was posted on July 30, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

NIH Vehicle Fleet Fuel Supply

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75N98026SS00846Federal

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The National Institutes of Health Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations is issuing a Sources Sought Notice under solicitation 75N98026SS00846 to conduct market research for a vehicle fleet fuel supply contract. The agency requires a reliable supply of unleaded, E-85, and diesel fuel to support approximately 550 government-owned vehicles used for mission-critical transportation of personnel, equipment, and medical supplies. The performance locations are NIH facilities in Bethesda and Poolesville, Maryland, with a required 24-hour delivery turnaround. The anticipated contract structure includes a one-year base period followed by four one-year option periods. This notice specifically seeks to identify qualified small business sources under NAICS code 424710, including those with HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a), woman-owned, or small disadvantaged business designations. Interested small businesses must submit their legal business information, socioeconomic status, and a capability statement to the designated point of contact by 10:00 am EDT on August 17, 2026.

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NIH seeks small businesses for vehicle fuel supply in Bethesda and Poolesville, Maryland.

NAICS

424710 - Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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NIH Vehicle Fleet Fuel Supply - Draft Statement of Work

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao
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OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Notice Type: Sources Sought Notice


Solicitation No.: 75N98026SS00846


Posted Date: July 30, 2026


Response Date: August 17, 2026


Response Time: 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)


NAICS Code: 424710 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals 200


Product Service Code: 9130 Liquid Propellants and Fuels, Petroleum Base


Title: NIH Vehicle Fleet Fuel Supply


Disclaimer


This is a Sources Sought Notice.  This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability of small business sources meeting the requirement described herein. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (2) whether they are small businesses; HUBZone small businesses; service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses; 8(a) small businesses; veteran-owned small businesses; woman-owned small businesses; or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 424710 with 225 in size standards in number of employees for the required NIH Vehicle Fleet Fuel Supply.



This notice does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.  Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to for a binding contract.  The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing a response.  This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only.  The Government is seeking information from industry to assist in acquisition planning and to determine the appropriate procurement strategy, including whether a set-aside is feasible. 



Agency/Office


Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)


National Institutes of Health (NIH)


Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO)



Description


The NIH, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, has a requirement to establish a contract for fuel services in support of its fleet of approximately 550 government-owned vehicles. These vehicles are essential to the daily operations of NIH, supporting mission-critical activities including the transportation of personnel, equipment, medical supplies, and materials across NIH facilities.  The NIH fleet operates across multiple locations and relies on a consistent and uninterrupted supply of fuel to maintain operational readiness. Without a dedicated fuel contract in place, NIH risks service disruptions that could directly impact the agency's ability to carry out its research, clinical, and administrative missions. Establishing this contract will ensure that NIH has a reliable, cost-effective, and compliant fuel supply solution that meets the operational demands of its fleet while adhering to federal procurement regulations and environmental requirements. This acquisition supports NIH's commitment to efficient fleet management and responsible stewardship of government resources.



Statement of Work


The Government has provided a “draft” Statement of Work (SOW) (see attachment).



Period of Performance


The Government anticipates a contract with a one-year base and four one-year option periods.



Place of Performance/Delivery


The delivery locations  are NIH Facility Bethesda and Poolesville, Maryland.



Information Submission Requirement


Please provide the following details within your response:


1)           Provide:


a)           Legal Business Name


b)           UEI Number


c)            Point of Contact (phone and email), and


d)           Company website address, if applicable.



2)           State size of business and current socioeconomic status (i.e. small business, small disadvantage business, women-owned small business, 8(a) program, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran owned small business, etc.). 



Capability and Experience Statement


All capable vendors should respond with a capability statement informing the availability of providing  Unleaded fuel, E-85, and Diesel fuel for vehicles, trucks, and special use equipment. 



Response Instructions


An organization that is not considered a small business under the applicable NAICS code 424710 should not submit a response to this notice. Any potential offers should respond electronically with their capability statement by 10:00 am eastern daylight time (EDT), Monday, August 17, 2026, in writing by email to Tonia Alexander at contact@example.gov  with subject line to reference Sources Sought  75N98026SS00846 – NIH Vehicle Fleet Fuel Supply. 



Confidentiality


Very importantly, no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. 


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