91--AR - FELSENTHAL NWR - FUEL BPA
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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for delivered bulk fuel to the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and Overflow NWR in Arkansas. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by Monday, April 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide bulk acquisition and delivery of fuel, specifically UN 1203 Gasoline Unleaded, 3, PG II, 87 Octane and/or NA 1993 Diesel Fuel #2, 15 PPM Sulfur ULSD, Clear, Taxable, 3, PG III, NON BIO. Deliveries will be made to Felsenthal NWR (5531 Highway 82 West, Crossett AR 71635) and Overflow NWR (3858 Highway 8 E, Parkdale AR 71661). The vendor must provide a delivery ticket with product and quantity details.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031 (Base year + 4 option years)
- Estimated Value: The BPA has an authorized limit of $150,000 for its life. Individual calls are limited to $10,000, with a minimum of $1.00 per call. The total cost during the SOW's base period (March 15, 2026 – March 15, 2027) shall not exceed $30,000.
- Previous Contract: 140F0420P0350, awarded to SEWELL OIL COMPANY INC., for $163,838.14.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to keith_rose@ios.doi.gov.
- RFQ Due Date: Monday, April 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 1, 2026.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on technical experience, capacity, expertise, technical approach, management plan (key personnel and subcontractors), and past performance. Technical capabilities and past performance combined are considered significantly more important than price. Price reasonableness will also be evaluated.
- Required Documents: Completed SF 1449, company information (address, phone, email, SAM.gov UEI), evidence of technical capabilities, up to three past performance references (using the provided "Past Performance Survey" form), and a detailed breakdown of pricing.
Eligibility & Contact
- Set-Aside: This is a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be Registered, Active, and Eligible for All Awards in SAM.gov.
- Contact: Questions should be emailed to Keith Rose (keith_rose@ios.doi.gov) within 48 hours of posting.