2026 IKPIKPUK WINTER FUEL DELIVERY
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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 Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the 2026 Ikpikpuk Winter Fuel Delivery. This opportunity seeks a contractor to deliver 1,300 gallons of Jet-A fuel to a remote BLM fuel tank at Ikpikpuk, Alaska, via overland transport during the 2025/2026 winter season. The fuel is essential for supporting helicopter field work in summer 2026. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 2, 2026, at 1700 local time.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is the overland delivery of 1,300 gallons of filtered Jet-A fuel, suitable for helicopter use, to the BLM Ikpikpuk Fuel tank (70° 27.290, -154° 20.071). Key requirements include:
- Arranging and executing the overland transport of fuel.
- Ensuring the contractor possesses all necessary permits for overland travel within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A).
- Adhering to all best management practices and stipulations outlined in the permits.
- Completing the delivery before the close of the winter overland travel season, typically by April 15, 2026.
- Complying with all pertinent laws and regulations. The Ikpikpuk fuel tank is only accessible via overland transport during the winter season. A map of the fuel tank location is provided for geographical context.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR 13.105, SF 1449). The government anticipates awarding a single firm fixed-price contract but reserves the right to award multiple if more advantageous.
- Product Service Code: 9140 (Fuel Oils).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Performance: Ikpikpuk fuel tank, Alaska.
- Period of Performance: Delivery must occur during the 2025/2026 winter season, prior to April 15, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes or proposals must be submitted electronically.
- Submission Address: Lisa Brune at lbrune@blm.gov.
- Required Information: Offerors must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) or CAGE Code with their submission.
- Offer Due Date: February 2, 2026, at 1700 local time.
- Published Date: January 22, 2026.
Contacts
- Contracting Officer: Lisa Brune, lbrune@blm.gov, 907-271-4453.
- BLM Delivery POC: Melody Debenham, kdebenham@blm.gov, (907) 474-2307.