V119--FUEL TRANSFER SERVICE VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market information through a sources-sought announcement for fuel transfer services at the Loma Linda VA Medical Center, with the solicitation number 36C26226Q0819 and NAICS code 424720. The effort involves transferring approximately 17,000 gallons of #2 red dye diesel fuel from an existing underground storage tank to a newly positioned tank located 200 yards away in the generator yard, requiring mobilization of mobile filtration equipment, pumping systems, and spill containment measures. The work must be completed within 10 calendar days of award and requires strict adherence to federal and state environmental regulations including EPA 40 CFR Part 280, DOT 49 CFR Parts 171–180, California SWRCB and CalEPA/DTSC standards, as well as OSHA, NFPA 70E, and CA MUTCD guidelines. All personnel must be certified, including UST technicians and hazmat CDL drivers, and contractors must possess current hazardous materials business plans and operational permits submitted at least five days prior to project start. Site access requires VA escort, visitor badges, and compliance with the VA Smoke-Free Policy and security protocols that prohibit weapons and permit searches of containers. Responses must be submitted electronically by May 20, 2026, at 16:30 PST to Stephanie Naron, Contract Specialist, via email with a specific subject line marking, and must include company information, Unique Entity ID, CAGE Code, tax ID, small business size and socioeconomic status — particularly identifying SDVOSB, VOSB, or other eligible categories — along with a capability statement. The VA emphasizes its mandate under Public Law 109-461 to prioritize Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for this task, and failure to provide adequate responses may trigger full and open competition. All work is subject to inspection and formal acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at the destination UST, with full Government ownership of all data, documentation, and results. Contractors are fully liable for environmental damage, injuries, or regulatory violations, must carry workers’ compensation and public liability insurance, and must operate only during designated hours unless otherwise approved. No pricing or contract value is disclosed as this is a market research notice, and no formal evaluation criteria, award factors, or invoicing procedures are specified beyond adherence to FAR 52.212-4 terms