68--BRCA PROPANE
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 issuing a pre-solicitation for a Propane Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Bryce Canyon National Park, UT. This acquisition is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). A formal Request for Quote (RFQ) is anticipated around June 5, 2026, with responses due approximately 10 days later, around June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase and delivery of propane to various locations within Bryce Canyon National Park. Propane consumption will vary based on weather conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Duration: Not to exceed 5 years, contingent on award date. Estimated performance period: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), Size Standard: 1,500 employees. Non-manufacturer rule class waiver applies.
- Estimated RFQ Issue Date: On or about June 5, 2026
- Estimated Quote Due Date: Approximately 10 days after RFQ issue, around June 18, 2026 (specific date/time in RFQ)
- Payment Method: Primary: Visa Government Purchase Card (GPC); Secondary: Delivery Order for each call against the BPA.
- Invoicing: Electronically via GPC holder or www.IPP.gov.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is exclusively for Small Business concerns. Offerors must possess a SAM UEI number and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.
Submission & Evaluation
A formal Solicitation (RFQ) package will be posted to SAM.GOV. No hardcopies or email copies will be provided. The specific evaluation criteria will be detailed in the forthcoming RFQ.
Additional Notes
For questions, contact Nathan Ziegler at (605) 574-0480 or nathan_ziegler@ios.doi.gov.