H999--Fuel Tank Inspections & Maint/Diesel Fuel Testing and Polishing Service

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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY
The intent of this Sources Sought Announcement is to assist in our decision-making process for services procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor request for quotes or proposals. Through the receipt of responses, this will enable a more precise type of procurement process. The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this sources sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. Any inquiries are to be made in writing by email to the point of contact, Larry Facio, Contracting Officer.
See below Response Method to this notice. Response shall be sent by email to larry.facio@va.gov by the due date and time of 10/12/2026 by 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).

GENERAL INTENTION AND REQUIREMENTS
General: Provide testing and polishing of diesel fuel inventories, and service inspection and testing of Government owned / Government operated fuel storage tank systems. The fuel storage tank system is comprised of underground and above ground fuel storage tanks, generator day tanks, and associated generator fuel supply piping system at VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) facilities in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore. The fuel storage and distribution systems provide diesel, gasoline, and ethanol fuel on a 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year basis to facilities emergency power supply systems, and government vehicle fleet fuel stations.

The Contractor shall provide management, supervision, labor, parts, material, tools, incidental engineering services, and transportation necessary to perform testing and filtration services in accordance with applicable California State EPA and CARB standards and regulations, and to perform inspections and testing of the Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) and Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) in the VAPAHCS inventory and as required in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Modifications to performance requires written consent of the Government s Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or COR designee.

The Contractor, without additional expense to the Government, shall obtain all licenses, permits, and insurance required to perform the work in this Contract. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Evidence of insurance, licenses, and permits shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and COR before work commences.

Work for this contract is required at 3 separate VAPAHCS locations:
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304
795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550
The Government reserves the right to add or remove spaces, requests for change shall be submitted the Contractor for proposal. Acceptable proposals shall be submitted by the COR to the CO as a request for modification to the contract agreement.

For this contract services shall be at the convenience of the Government, the standard operating hours or duty hours are the hours between 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays, or 40 working hours per week. Service shall be performed within 30 days of the previous year s performance, on or before the date of last inspection & service.

CODES and STANDARDS
Publications, guidelines, codes, regulations, manuals and local policies listed below form a part of this Contract. Service shall meet the requirements of current code editions published, all manufacturer guidelines, Veteran s Affairs (VA) memorandums, and industry standards, as applicable, and in the case of conflicting standards the most stringent shall apply.

ASTM Diesel Fuel standards
California CARB Title 13 and 17
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910
International Building Code (IBC)
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code
Federal Energy Policy Act (EPAct) Requirements
40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 280, Underground Storage Tank
USEPA, 40 CFR Part 112: Oil Pollution Prevention and Response
Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA) Standard 1910.106; Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Occupational Safety Health Agency (OSHA) 1910
NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids
International Code Counsel (ICC), International Fire Code
American Petroleum Institute (API), Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)
Underwriter Laboratories (UL) 142, Steel Aboveground Tanks for Aboveground Storage Tanks
API 652, Tank Inspection, Repair Alteration and Reconstruction
API 570, Piping Inspection Code, Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Rerating of In-Service Piping System
API RP 575, Inspection of Atmospheric & Low Pressure Storage Tanks
All related UST policies and manufacturer s instructions
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

2.2 The Contractor shall fully support and attend any regulator required inspection. The Contractor shall comply with applicable City (Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore), county (Alameda, Santa Clara, and San Mateo), State (California), and Federal inspector requirements.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
NFPA 30
NFPA 110
California State Water Resources Control Board
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
County of Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
San Mateo County Environmental Health
Alameda County Department of Environmental Health
Local Fire Marshall regulations.

The Contractor shall perform all applicable Federal, State, Local laws and regulations and Department of Veterans Affairs guidance and apply procedures and protocols as required. All work specified under this program shall be performed in accordance with accepted industry standard, such as, but not limited to, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Petroleum Institute (API), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI), and standard applicable for this contract.

Contractor shall protect the natural resources and environment while maintaining mission essential facilities operations.

EXCLUSIONS
Equipment, components, and parts not installed under this Contract shall not be removed, replaced, or deficiencies corrected while still under the manufacturers or installer s warranty, without prior approval of the COR.
Installation of new attachments recommend or required by inspectors, insurance agencies, or VA/Government Authorities.
There shall be no borrowing of parts (i.e., removing of parts from one PEC, whether in it is in service or not, to correct a deficiency on another PEC) except in an emergency or with written consent from the COR.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIALS, and SERVICES
The Government will not provide office space or operational facilities to the Contractor. The Contractor shall secure and maintain the necessary office space and other facilities required for performance of this Contract at their own expense.
The Government will not provide tools or equipment to the Contractor. The Contract shall furnish all tools required for the performance of this Contract.
The Government will not provide any materials to the Contractor.
The Government will furnish the following services at existing outlets, for use in those facilities provided by the Government and as required for the work to be performed under this Contract: electricity, fresh water, sewage service, and non-hazardous refuse collection (from existing collection points). Disposal of equipment and construction debris is the responsibility of the Contractor.
Oil removed from equipment units shall be collected, placed in California Department of Toxic Substances Control used oil management compliant containers provided by the contractor and can be turned over to the Government for disposal upon approved request. Used or emptied oil containers can be removed by the contractor only if they are California Department of Toxic Substances Control compliant containers, documented chain of custody to include destination of recycling, and only with COR inspection and approval.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, management, supervision, personnel, and transportation necessary to assure that all services are in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws and regulations. The contractor shall ensure all work meets performance standards specified in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) and referenced documents to include all notes, explanatory material, and appendixes.

The Contractor shall provide a Contract manager who shall be responsible for performance of the contract work. Name of the Contract manager and an alternate shall be designated in writing to the CO/COR prior to contract start date. Changes to personnel shall be submitted to the Government within five (5) workdays of the changes. The Contract

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