Propane Gas Delivery
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution is soliciting proposals for Propane Gas Delivery services to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, TX. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed Price purchase order. The requirement is for the provision and delivery of bulk liquid propane gas for material handling equipment. Quotes are due by March 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, material, supervision, and transportation necessary for the delivery of propane gas. This includes refilling four (4) existing 500-gallon government-owned tanks located at Buildings 499, 552, 595, and 2433 within the DLA Distribution Red River facility. Deliveries are required weekly, with a preference for Tuesdays and Thursdays, to ensure an ample supply for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) operations. Propane is primarily used to refill forklift equipment bottles. The government will not accept 1000-gallon tanks as an alternative, and the contractor is not required to provide new tanks. Tanks are above ground, functional, and accessible for large delivery trucks.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A base period of 12 months, plus three (3) 12-month option periods, for a total potential duration of four (4) years.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 325120, with a size standard of 1,200 employees. A nonmanufacturer rule class waiver applies.
- FOB: Destination.
- Place of Performance: DLA Distribution Red River, Texarkana, TX 75507-5000.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 24, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Thomas.semones@dla.mil. The subject line must be:
SP330026Q0057 Quotation – “Quoter’s Company Name.” - Submission Format: Quotes must be submitted in three separate files: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Pricing & Administrative. Facsimile and hard copy submissions are not accepted.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Past Performance will be rated as acceptable/unacceptable. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror.
- Eligibility: Prospective awardees must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Amendments & Notes
- Amendment 0001 revised the closing dates for questions (now March 9, 2026) and quotes (now March 24, 2026).
- Amendment 0002 clarified that quantities in the Schedule of Supplies are estimates, with payment based on actuals, and no equitable price adjustments for quantity discrepancies. It also provided answers to 33 vendor questions, confirming details such as preferred delivery days (Tuesdays & Thursdays), tank specifications, and accessibility. The requirement for the order number on the exterior of shipments was removed, but it remains mandatory on all paperwork.
- Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.
- Refer to Attachment 1 (Statement of Work) and Attachment 2 (Schedule of Supplies) for detailed requirements.