Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.docx

Statement of Work Fuel Testing and Tank Cleaning

Overview The contractor shall provide all services, materials, labor, supervision, safety planning, certification, expertise, tools, and equipment to perform diesel fuel testing and tank cleaning. Testing and cleaning services shall be performed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 110. The place of performance is the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center (VAMC), located at 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636.

Required Services A. Annual Fuel Quality Testing: Testing shall be performed on seven diesel fuel storage tanks using applicable Advancing Standards Transforming Markets (ASTM) standards. Fuel tests must include the following:

1) Flash Point

2) Water and Sediment

3) Distillation

4) Viscosity

5) Sulfur

6) Cetane Index

7) Cloud Point

8) Density / API Gravity

9) Thermal Stability

10) Pour Point

11) Free Water

12) Trace Metals

13) Microbial

14) Visual Appearance

B. As Needed Fuel Remediation: Where test results show fuel is outside of the acceptable range, perform fuel remediation for diesel fuel tanks to meet fuel quality standards defined by ASTM D975.

8) Clean tank with High Velocity Recirculation & Filtration System.

9) Remove contamination in the tank including but not limited to:

a) Water bottom

b) Sediment

c) Gums

d) Microbes

e) Oxidized Fuel

10) Add Biocides when required – dosing to be calculated and determined on site. All additives must be approved by the Fort Harrison maintenance supervisor or VAMC Point of Contact (POC) before introduction.

C. As Needed Additional Fuel Quality Tests: Where annual fuel testing has revealed the need for remediation, after remediation is performed, perform up to three additional fuel quality tests per calendar year for the remediated fuel. The tests should occur every 90 days or until analysis is acceptable.

Fuel Tank List

Fuel Quality Test Requirements A. All testing should be performed using ASTM-approved test methods such as, but not limited to

1) ASTM D4057, Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products, for fuel quality;

2) ASTM D7464. Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Liquid Fuels, Associated Materials and Fuel System Components for Microbiological Testing, for microbial contamination;

3) ASTM D2709, Standard Test Method for Water and Sediment in Middle Distillate Fuels by Centrifuge, for water and sediment;

4) ASTM D4176, Standard Test Method for Free Water and Particulate Contamination in Distillate Fuels (Visual Inspection Procedures), for appearance-distillate;

5) ASTM D7220, Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Automotive, Heating, and Jet Fuels by Monochromatic Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry, for sulfur (ppm), and meet engine manufacturer requirements.

(NFPA 110-2025, A.8.3.7)

Reporting Below are the minimum requirements to be included in reports. Reports are to be provided within 30 days of testing or remediation.

B. Fuel Test Report Laboratory performing the tests.

Lab results, comparing measured levels with acceptable levels.

Fuel tank conditions, including caps, gaskets, fittings, and vents.

C. Fuel Remediation Report

1. Remediation activity performed.

Test criteria to determine successful remediation and the results.

Biocides or other additives, including quantities added.

Work Schedule, Site, and Privacy All work shall be scheduled and coordinated with the VAMC POC. The Contractor shall adhere to all VAMC regulations while on VA premises. The Contractor shall be liable for any damages that occur to any Government facilities or property and is responsible for all worksite safety measures and compliance with Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Any incidental exposure to protected health information shall be immediately reported to the VAMC POC.