Diesel Fuel for Facility Boiler Plant Operations

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Background The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking to procure diesel fuel for the G.V. 'Sonny' Montgomery VA Medical Center's boiler plant operations. The goal of this contract is to ensure operational readiness and heating functions by supplying the facility with Ultra-Low Sulfur Dyed Diesel Fuel (ULSD). Work Details The contractor is required to deliver 29,000 gallons ±1% tolerance of NA1993 ULSD Dyed Diesel Fuel that meets ASTM D975 standards. Key specifications include: - Delivery into a 32,000-gallon above-ground tank using compliant fuel transport vehicles. - Compliance with DOT 49 CFR 393 Subpart E and all relevant hazmat requirements under 49 CFR Parts 171–180. - Provision of all necessary hose connections, fittings, and equipment for safe fuel transfer. - All shipping/delivery fees included in the final cost; delivery may occur in a single or multiple drops at no additional cost. - Fuel quality requirements include: - ASTM D975 compliance - Red-dyed ULSD for off-road boiler use - Certificate of Analysis required - Temperature-corrected metering to 60°F - NIST-traceable metering certification within 12 months - A bill of lading for each delivery event. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at. Place of Performance G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive, Jackson, MS 39216. Bidder Requirements This solicitation is set aside for small businesses, specifically those eligible under the Small Business Administration (SBA) guidelines. Bidders must be registered in SBA VetCert as a small business. The contractor must demonstrate compliance with various safety and environmental regulations including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA standards. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract history, with prior awards for dyed diesel fuel oil/dyed diesel fuel at the VA. Prior awardees include Bades Group ($133,452; 07/18/25–07/17/26) and Foster Fuels ($35,414; 01/30/24–02/01/24), both for dyed diesel fuel items. The current requirement for Ultra-Low Sulfur Dyed Diesel Fuel delivery to the facility’s boiler plant is consistent with these earlier dyed diesel fuel procurements, suggesting continuity in product type and delivery purpose.