This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice, number 36C24126Q0165, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Connecticut, is a request for proposals for UST and AST Fuel Quality Testing services. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) under NAICS code 541380. Responses are due by January 14, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time. The place of performance is the West Haven VAMC at 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT. The point of contact is Contracting Officer Tnauri Woodbridge at tnauri.woodbridge@va.gov. Further details are provided in the attached document titled "Fuel Quality Testing and Polishing."

The VA Connecticut Healthcare System requires annual fuel quality testing and polishing services for multiple above-ground and underground storage tanks at its West Haven and Newington medical centers. This Statement of Work outlines the necessity of these services to ensure fuel quality, prevent contamination, and maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The contract period spans a base year from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions. Bidders must have a field service representative within 200 miles of West Haven, OEM training, and at least five years of relevant experience. The scope includes annual fuel sampling and testing to ASTM D975 standards, bi-annual fuel filtering per NFPA 110, and fuel polishing as needed. Specific inventory details for both locations are provided, along with detailed testing parameters for fuel quality and microbial contamination. The document also includes strict guidelines for infection prevention, information security, and records management, emphasizing adherence to VA and federal regulations.