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Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotations for the delivery of bulk propane to multiple locations on the west side of Glacier National Park, Montana. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), 100% set aside for Total Small Business Concerns. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price with an economic price adjustment. Quotations are due by June 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the delivery of bulk propane to various sites within Glacier National Park, including Lake McDonald Lift Station, Apgar Visitor Center, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Estimated annual usage ranges from 12,000 to 16,000 gallons. Deliveries must occur Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding federal holidays), and be completed within 72 hours of request. Due to site constraints, 18-wheeler trucks are not acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).
- Period of Performance: One base year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) with four one-year option periods and an option to extend for six months, totaling up to 5 years and 6 months.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 324110 - Petroleum Refineries (Small Business Size Standard: 1500 Employees).
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, no later than 1:00 p.m. MDT.
- Questions Due: June 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. MDT.
- Published Date: June 11, 2026.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Deliver bulk propane to specified locations.
- Adhere to delivery schedule and response times.
- Utilize appropriate delivery vehicles (no 18-wheelers).
- Complete and submit the Price Schedule (Attachment 1) for all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Via email to Stacy_Vallie@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the lowest evaluated price that conforms to the solicitation requirements. Pricing will be assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Bidders should review Attachment 1 (Price Schedule) and Attachment 2 (Delivery Locations and Propane Projections) to understand estimated quantities, historical usage, and specific tank locations. The EPA will be based on the Conway Principal Average daily pricing from the Butane Propane News (BPN) Weekly Propane Newsletter.