Solicitation for PROPANE DELIVERY FORT BENNING GA and CAMP MERRILL, GA
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 Department of the Army, MICC-FT BENNING, has issued a Solicitation for Propane Delivery Services to Fort Benning, GA, and Camp Merrill, GA. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks contractors to provide bulk liquefied propane (Type II) for a base year and four option years. Offers are due by July 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide Propane, Liquefied, Bulk, Type II (Commercial Standard D 1835-97) as ordered. Deliveries will be made to various tank capacities, including small (250-2000 Gallon) and large (30,000 Gallon Peak Shaving Plant) tanks at Fort Benning, and small (500-2000 Gallon) tanks at Camp Merrill. The contractor is responsible for all plant, labor, transportation, and equipment required for deliveries. Tank locations are detailed in Appendix A & B.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (previously a Sources Sought, as per document
Propane Sources Sought Notice_Propane Delivery for Fort Benning and Camp Merrill_20260113.pdf) - Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated NAICS: 457210 Fuel Dealers (100 employees size standard)
- Contract Structure: Base Year + 4 Option Years
- Place of Performance: Fort Benning, GA (31905) and Camp Merrill, GA
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit proposals electronically, adhering to the following structure:
- SF 1449: Must be used for price submission; otherwise, offers will be rejected.
- Volume I – Technical: Define policies and procedures for contract management, quality, efficiency, and timeliness. Include a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and a brief statement demonstrating understanding of the SOW.
- Volume II – Price: Use the Solicitation CLIN (SF1449) to provide complete, realistic, and reasonable pricing for all SOW requirements.
- Volume III – Past Performance: Include recent and relevant contracts (federal, state, local, commercial) with details, references, and contact information. The government reserves the right to verify via CPARS/PPIRS.
Formatting Requirements:
- Page size: 8" x 11" (one-sided)
- Font: 12 point Times New Roman
- Page Limit: 10 pages (excluding title page) on company letterhead.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: June 30, 2026, by 9:00 AM EDT
- Offers Due: July 8, 2026, by 9:00 AM EST
- Primary Contact: Thomas L. Lowther III (thomas.l.lowther2.civ@army.mil, 520-669-4285)
- Secondary Contact: Saundra M. Love (saundra.m.love.civ@army.mil, 520-669-5680)
All submissions and questions must be sent via email to both contacts. Fax or physical mail submissions will not be accepted.