AFS FUEL BLADDERS
Overview
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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 Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Fire Service, is soliciting proposals for Fuel Bladders and Containment Berms under Solicitation Number 140L0226Q0007. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Proposals are due by April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Alaska Daylight Time (ADT).
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of fuel bladders in 500, 1,000, and 2,000-gallon capacities, along with containment berms. Key specifications for fuel bladders include:
- Construction from 30 mil Mil-spec Grade A fuel fabric (Urethane).
- ISO 9001:2015 Certified manufacturing facility.
- Weather and UV degradation resistant.
- Specific fittings: two 2" capped Camlocks for fill/discharge, one 2" capped Camlock for vent, and one vented spark arrestor.
- Reinforcement patches (60 mil for fittings, 90 mil abrasion patches, 180 mil reinforced corner).
- Includes military-style emergency repair kit, operation manual, and warranty. Containment berms are required in dimensions: 10'x10'x12", 12'x12'x12", and 12'x20'x12".
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 326199 (All other Plastics Product Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.
- Proposal Due Date: April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ADT.
- Anticipated Delivery Dates: June 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026, for various items.
- Published Date: March 31, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated on a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Submissions should include unit price, total price, Point of Contact (POC) information, SAM registration details (Cage Code, Unique Entity ID), and business size/type. Offers must be submitted using an SF-1449 form or company letterhead. Submission Method: Email is preferred to blm_ak_procurement@blm.gov. Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the closing date and comply with Internet Payment Platform (IPP) DOI Electronic Invoicing instructions.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding this solicitation can be directed to Michael Stewart or Cory Cornell via email at blm_ak_afs_procurement@blm.gov or phone at (907) 356-5773/5774. Technical questions can be directed to Christopher Murphy at clmurphy@blm.gov.