PROPANE DELIVERY SERVICES FOR TRUXTON CANON AGENCY
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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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Western Region, is soliciting proposals for Propane Delivery and Maintenance Services for the Truxton Canon Agency facilities across multiple locations in Arizona. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (140A1126Q0029) for commercial products, 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). Offers are due by May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive propane delivery and maintenance services for propane tanks, gauges, piping, and related components. The objective is to ensure continuous propane availability and maintain all systems in a safe and compliant operating condition. Key requirements include: keeping all propane tanks filled, performing weekly tank checks, lighting pilots if a building runs out of propane, and conducting minor and major repairs on tanks, gauges, piping, leak checks, and system diagnostics. Compliance with NEPA #58, ASME/DOT standards, OSHA requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and tribal safety regulations is mandatory. Services are required at various BIA facilities in Valentine, Peach Springs, Thornton Tower/Manzanita/Bar-4, and Supai, AZ. The estimated annual usage is approximately 20,000 gallons of propane.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: One base year plus four option years
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- NAICS Code: 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees
- Solicitation Number: 140A1126Q0029
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 23, 2026
- Offer Due Date: May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
- Inquiries Due: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM MST, to danielle.bitsilly@bia.gov
Submission & Evaluation
Quotation Contents must include Company Information (Unique Entity ID, Business Mailing Address, Contact Name/Phone/Email), RFQ Number, Quote Number, Quote Date, and Pricing. Bidders must use the provided pricing schedule (Attachment 2) to input proposed pricing for CLIN 00010 (Propane) and CLIN 00020 (Delivery Fee). Evaluation Factors include Technical Capability (meeting SOW requirements, delivery schedule, safety, equipment standards), Price (total quoted price, reasonableness, and compliance), and Past Performance (history of successful contracts, reliability, customer satisfaction). Offerors are required to complete and submit the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" (Attachment 3) to certify their eligibility as an IEE.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be authorized resellers and maintain an active SAM.gov profile. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Key attachments include the Statement of Work, Pricing Schedule, and the IEE Representation Form.