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H999--Underground Fuel Storage Tank Cleaning, Inspection, Testing and Re-Fueling

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261) · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting services for underground fuel storage tank cleaning, inspection, testing, and re-fueling. This is a specialized facilities maintenance and environmental compliance contract supporting VA operations.

Underground storage tank (UST) work involves regulated environmental services. Contractors typically must handle fuel removal, tank interior cleaning, structural inspections, leak detection testing, and system re-commissioning. UST services are governed by EPA regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), plus state and local requirements. See the solicitation for the specific scope, number of tanks, fuel types, and service locations involved.

This type of contract may involve confined-space entry, hazardous material handling, and coordination with VA facility operations. Contractors often need certified technicians and proper waste disposal arrangements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is open to all responsible sources—no small business set-aside applies based on the available metadata. Any qualified business, regardless of size, may submit a bid.

NAICS 213112 corresponds to "Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations," though in federal contracting this code is frequently used for UST services and related environmental support work. Firms should verify their SAM.gov NAICS code registration includes 213112 to be eligible. See the solicitation for any additional requirements such as past performance thresholds, security clearances, or facility access certifications.

Firms with UST-specific experience, EPA compliance knowledge, and VA or federal healthcare facility work history will likely be best positioned. Typical qualifications include state UST contractor licenses, OSHA confined-space certifications, DOT hazmat transportation credentials, and pollution liability insurance.

How to put together a competitive bid

Environmental compliance documentation: Emphasize your RCRA training records, state UST program certifications, and any Certified UST Installer or Inspector credentials. Federal buyers prioritize regulatory compliance given EPA enforcement exposure.

Safety and risk profile: Detail your confined-space rescue plans, lockout/tagout procedures, and historical EMR (Experience Modification Rate). VA facilities operate continuously—demonstrate minimal disruption protocols for active fuel systems.

Technical approach: Outline your tank cleaning methodology, waste characterization and disposal chain, and testing protocols (tightness testing, cathodic protection verification, etc.). Specify equipment decontamination procedures if moving between sites.

Personnel qualifications: Identify certified technicians by name with resumes. UST work often requires specific individual certifications that cannot be subcontracted away.

Pricing structure: See the solicitation for whether the VA seeks firm fixed-price, time-and-materials, or unit-priced arrangements. Fuel handling may involve separate line items for actual fuel versus services.

Past performance: Cite comparable federal, state, or commercial UST contracts with contactable references. VA-specific or other healthcare facility experience carries weight due to similar operational constraints.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C26127Q0089. Confirm all evaluation factors, mandatory representations, and any amendments posted after the initial October 23, 2026 notice date.

Note the firm response deadline of November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time—late submissions are typically not accepted in VA acquisitions. Allow time for SAM.gov technical submission and any required upload of pricing templates or technical attachments.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →