9140--Diesel Fuel for Facility Boiler Plant Operations

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 is preparing to procure diesel fuel for facility boiler plant operations at the G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, with a sources-sought response deadline of May 26, 2026.

No set-aside is anticipated. Place of performance is 1500 E Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39216. The contractor must deliver 29,000 gallons (1% tolerance) of Ultra-Low Sulfur Dyed Diesel Fuel meeting ASTM D975 standards, NA1993 classification, with temperature-corrected metering to 60F and NIST-traceable meter calibration certification within 12 months. Fuel transport vehicles must comply with DOT 49 CFR 393 Subpart E and hazardous materials regulations 49 CFR Parts 171–180. The contractor assumes full responsibility for spill prevention, cleanup, and incident reporting under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106, EPA SPCC 40 CFR 112, and NFPA 30. Performance must complete within 30 days of notice to proceed; work hours are restricted to 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays, with any deviation requiring advance written approval.

Vendors must identify their refinery or fuel manufacturer, clarify their role as manufacturer or distributor, and provide evidence of supply chain relationships through distributor agreements, allocation letters, terminal rack access documentation, or prior delivery bills of lading. Large business distributors must confirm compliance with the SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule or applicable bulk fuel waivers. Estimated market pricing is encouraged for procurement strategy evaluation. The primary NAICS code is 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. Questions are due by 15:00 (CST) on May 22, 2026, to William.Shaver@va.gov. Responses to the sources-sought notice are voluntary and non-binding with no government cost reimbursement.