Propane Delivery Blanket Purchase Agreement - Edwards AFB
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 Air Force is seeking proposals for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Propane Delivery Services to Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and Air Force Plant 42 (AFP42) in California. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The BPA will cover the replenishment of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane) and minimal supplemental repairs of storage tanks. Proposals are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition and delivery of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane) to various storage tanks, including those up to 20,000 gallons, located at Edwards AFB, AFRL, and AFP42 (Palmdale, CA). Services also include minor repairs to propane tanks, not exceeding $2,500 per instance, covering issues like leaks in gauges, relief valves, pressure regulators, vent valves, and fill check valves. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, vehicles, supplies, materials, equipment, and labor, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws. Deliveries are generally required between 0700 and 1700, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with potential for off-hours work. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens or have legal right to work in the U.S. and be proficient in English.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), multiple awards anticipated.
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.
- BPA Master Dollar Limit: $1,000,000.00.
- Individual Call Limit: $25,000.00.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 221210 – Natural Gas Distribution.
- Size Standard: 1,500 employees.
- CMMC Requirement: Contractors must comply with DoD's CMMC 2.0 framework at Level 1, with status verified in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). A "CMMC Level 1 Self-Assessment Quick Entry Guide" is provided as an attachment.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 5, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PST.
- Proposals Due: March 17, 2026, 11:00 a.m. PST.
- Submission Method: Electronic mail to Suzanna Kussman (suzanna.kussman@us.af.mil) and Elsa Ortiz Aguilar (elsa.ortiz_aguilar@us.af.mil).
- Required Documents: Signed SF 1449 and a completed Approved Price List (template provided).
- Evaluation Factors: Best Value basis, considering:
- Price: Ranked lowest to highest.
- Technical Acceptability: Acceptable/Unacceptable based on compliance with BPA terms and solicitation instructions.
- Past Performance: 1-3 recent (within 5 years) and relevant records.
- Award Basis: The Government anticipates awarding multiple BPAs to responsible offerors whose offers are most advantageous, with technical and past performance combined being equal to price. The Government reserves the right to award without interchanges.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The BPA is an unfunded agreement, with charges made upon placement of authorized calls. Invoicing and receiving reports will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).