H391--Underground Storage Inspection & Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 10, has published a Special Notice for Underground Storage Inspection & Maintenance services designated H391. This solicitation, posted on December 23, 2025, seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive inspection and maintenance services for underground storage tank systems at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System facilities located in Marion and Fort Wayne, Indiana. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a deadline for submissions on January 16, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and PSC code H391 (Inspection—Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes). This is a civilian contracting opportunity designed to ensure ongoing compliance and safety of fuel storage infrastructure supporting VA medical operations in Indiana.

The primary objective of this contract is to establish a systematic program for annual and triennial inspection and testing of fuel storage tank systems, including both underground and aboveground tanks that store diesel and gasoline for facility operations. Contractors must be licensed and certified by the State of Indiana and demonstrate full compliance with federal and state environmental regulations, including requirements established by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Key requirements include performing fuel quality testing, leak detection, sensor and probe maintenance, interstitial monitoring, spill and overfill prevention inspections, and dispenser functionality assessments, with detailed written reports due within 10 business days of service completion. The contract structure includes a base period of 12 months with four optional 12-month renewal periods, with services to be performed during normal business hours with provisions for emergency services as directed by the Contracting Officer. Small business contractors interested in this opportunity must be prepared to manage multiple tank systems across two facilities and maintain rigorous documentation standards for regulatory compliance.