Bulk Diesel and Unleaded Fuel, BNF

Statement of Objectives (SOO)

To supply and deliver bulk diesel and unleaded fuel for forest-wide operations during the Forest / Military partnership for construction and maintenance work.

Maintain appropriate amounts of fuel in storage tanks and a transfer truck for daily operations. This includes providing two 500-gallon storage tanks (one for on-highway Number 2 diesel, one for 87 octane gasoline) at the Trapper Creek Job Corps Center. The vendor must also provide a fuel truck with a capacity of 1500-2000 gallons for on-site storage and transfer.

• Period: June 20, 2026 - July 30, 2026

• Place: Trapper Creek Job Corps Center, Milepost 6.0 on West Fork Hwy, MT 473 (near Hamilton, MT).

• Estimated daily usage: 200 gallons of diesel, 100 gallons of gasoline. Delivery frequency may adjust based on actual usage, not to exceed two deliveries per week.

• Vendor must respond to fuel delivery requests within 48 hours.

• The provided fuel truck must remain on-site after setup (no operator required).

• One certified Fuel Truck with pump for transfer (1500-2500 gallon capacity).

• Tank refills coordinated with the vendor to occur within 48 hours of notification.

• Includes maps showing the storage tank location and a route from Hamilton, MT to the site.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically Bulk Diesel and Unleaded Fuel, for the Bitterroot National Forest. It serves as the only solicitation, and separate written solicitations will not be issued. The fuel is needed to support construction and maintenance projects conducted by multiple military guard and reserve units.

• Fuel Type: On-highway Number 2 diesel and 87 octane gasoline.

• Storage: Two 500-gallon storage tanks at Trapper Creek Job Corps Center (one for diesel, one for gasoline).

• Estimated Usage: Approximately 200 gallons/day diesel, 100 gallons/day gasoline. Delivery frequency may adjust based on actual usage, with a maximum of two deliveries per week anticipated.

• Response Time: Vendor must respond to fuel delivery requests within 48 hours' notice.

• On-Site Equipment: A certified fuel truck with a pump for transfer, with a capacity of 1500-2500 gallons, must remain on-site after delivery and setup. No operator is required after setup.

• Deliverables: Fuel truck, pump, and fuel delivery services.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: June 20, 2026, to July 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but requires pricing for all items.

• Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time for questions; June 1, 2026, 5:00 PM Mountain Time for quotations.

• Submission Method: Email to pps.proposals@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price technically acceptable. Offers will be evaluated based on Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

• Price: To be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Quantity price discounts and prompt payment discounts should be included.

• Technical Acceptability: Rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's ability to meet requirements and demonstrate understanding. A detailed explanation of how services will be performed is required.

• Past Performance: Evaluated as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable" based on prior contract performance.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 324110 (Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 1500 Employees.

• Early deliveries between June 20, 2026, and July 20, 2026, are acceptable.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or via the provided link.

• Attachments include SOO IRT Fuel and Schedule of Items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Schedule of Items detailing the bulk diesel and unleaded fuel requirements for Forest-wide Incident Response Team (IRT) Projects for the BITTERROOT National Forest. It outlines specific items, quantities, and pricing structures.

• Item 1: Fuel Truck Rental (1500-2500 Gallon Capacity) with on-board transfer pump, to remain on site. Method of Measurement: Contract Quantity (CQ), Unit: Week, Estimated Quantity: 6.
• Item 2: Delivery Charge, per truckload. Method of Measurement: Actual Quantity (AQ), Unit: Each, Estimated Quantity: 6.
• Item 3: FUEL: Diesel No 2 On-Highway. Method of Measurement: Actual Quantity (AQ), Unit: Gallon, Estimated Quantity: 4000. Unit Price: $CurrentMarketPrice.
• Item 4: FUEL: Gasoline 87 Octane. Method of Measurement: Actual Quantity (AQ), Unit: Gallon, Estimated Quantity: 2000. Unit Price: $CurrentMarketPrice.
• Total Base Items Price: To be calculated.
• Designated Method of Measurement: AQ - Actual Quantity, CQ - Contract Quantity, LSQ – Lump Sum Quantity.

This schedule provides essential details for potential bidders regarding the specific fuel products, rental services, and delivery requirements. Bidders will need to use this information to prepare their pricing proposals, understanding the estimated quantities and the basis for unit pricing (e.g., $CurrentMarketPrice for fuel items).