The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The VA needs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to replace fuel oil tanks at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The VA needs a contractor to remove three 40,000-gallon fuel tanks and one 7,500-gallon spill connection tank, and replace them with modern tanks and monitoring/control systems. The work must meet regulatory compliance requirements and improve maintainability.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a duration of approximately 6 months. The expected start date is August 2026.
- How will they pick the winner?
The VA will evaluate bids based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid?
Bids will be accepted electronically on or about August 2026. The solicitation will be available on SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Heads up — easy to miss
- Bid bonding will be required to respond to this IFB once released.
- Bidders are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging all amendments to this solicitation by the time of bid opening.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your SDVOSB certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation materials available on SAM.gov once released.
- Email the Contracting Officer at Idalia.Algarin@va.gov with any inquiries or correspondence.