91--2026 IKPIKPUK WINTER FUEL DELIVERY
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Alaska State Office, has issued an Award Notice for the 2026 Ikpikpuk Winter Fuel Delivery. This opportunity, published on March 18, 2026, was a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for the overland delivery of 1,300 gallons of Jet-A fuel to a remote BLM tank at Ikpikpuk, North Slope, Alaska. The solicitation for this requirement closed on March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers the arrangement and execution of overland transport for 1,300 gallons of Jet-A fuel to support helicopter-based field work during the summer of 2026. Key requirements included obtaining necessary BLM and North Slope Borough authorizations for travel within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A), utilizing low ground pressure vehicles to prevent tundra damage, and completing delivery before the closure of the winter overland travel season (historically around April 15). The place of performance is the BLM Ikpikpuk Fuel tank (70° 27.290, -154° 20.071), approximately 140 miles west of Prudhoe Bay, a remote site accessible via private industrial roads and winter trails.
Contract Details
This acquisition was conducted as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The contract was a single firm fixed-price type, with the possibility of multiple awards. Offers were evaluated based on being most advantageous to the government, with price as a primary factor.
Award Information
Awardee: Not specified in the provided data. Award Value: Not specified in the provided data. Award Date: The notice was published on March 18, 2026, indicating the contract has been awarded.
Contact Information
The primary contact for the original solicitation was Lisa Brune at lbrune@blm.gov or 907-271-4453.