Fuel Tank Testing

Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 of the Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit fuel tank testing services for Seattle VA and American Lake VA, with a sources-sought response due October 16, 2026.

The contractor must provide comprehensive inspection, testing, cleaning, fuel polishing, and sampling/analysis services for aboveground storage tanks (ASTs ranging from 3,000 to 12,000 gallons), underground storage tanks (USTs ranging from 2,000 to 30,000 gallons), belly tanks, and day tanks containing #2 Diesel and unleaded fuel at both facilities. Work is performed at American Lake Division (9600 Veterans Drive SW, Tacoma, WA 98493) and Seattle Division (1660 South Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98108).

The contractor must be an established business with a minimum of three years of relevant experience and possess active certifications including STI SP001 for AST inspection and WAC 173-360A for UST work. All work shall comply with federal and state environmental regulations including 40 CFR 112, 40 CFR 280, WAC 173-180-330, WAC 173-360A, International Fire Code, NFPA 99 and 110, and ASTM D975. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including industrial insurance and provide a detailed Health and Safety Plan.

Monthly AST walkthrough inspections and UST monitoring are required. Annual comprehensive inspections and testing must use nondestructive methods (ultrasonic, radiography, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, hydrostatic tests). Annual cleaning and fuel polishing services must include water/sediment removal, biocide treatment, 60–90-day microbial follow-up, and sampling/analysis by certified laboratories. Triennial UST testing includes cathodic protection, spill bucket, overfill equipment, and containment sump testing. All work must be performed during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM Pacific time) with 3-day advance notice for planned visits.