91--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), Alaska State Office, is soliciting proposals for the 2026 Ikpikpuk Winter Fuel Delivery. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation 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 winter season. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is the overland delivery of 1,300 gallons of filtered Jet-A fuel to the BLM Ikpikpuk Fuel tank (70° 27.290, -154° 20.071) during the 2025/2026 winter season, specifically prior to April 15. The contractor must arrange for this delivery, possess all necessary permits for overland travel within the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A), and adhere to all best management practices and stipulations outlined in those permits. The fuel is required to support helicopter field work in summer 2026.
Contract Details
The government anticipates awarding a single firm fixed-price contract, though multiple awards may be considered if more advantageous. This solicitation is issued in accordance with FAR 13.105 and utilizes Standard Form 1449. The contract will incorporate various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, including 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes or proposals must be submitted electronically to Lisa Brune at lbrune@blm.gov. Offerors are required to include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) or CAGE Code with their submission. Offers will be evaluated based on price and other factors as detailed in FAR 52.212-2. Offerors must complete representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) or provide them with their offer, covering aspects like Buy American, Trade Agreements, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Payment requests will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system.
Key Dates & Contact
- Solicitation Published: January 28, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: February 3, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
- Primary Contact: Lisa Brune, Contracting Officer, lbrune@blm.gov, 907-271-4453.
- BLM Delivery POC: Melody Debenham, kdebenham@blm.gov, (907) 474-2307.
Amendment Notes
Amendment 0001, effective January 22, 2026, was issued to include provisions and clauses that were not originally uploaded with the solicitation. All other aspects of the original solicitation, including deadlines, remain unchanged. Bidders should ensure they have the complete set of provisions and clauses as amended.