Propane Delivery Blanket Purchase Agreement - Edwards AFB
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 Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals for a Propane Delivery Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to support 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 opportunity for multiple awards. The requirement includes the acquisition of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane) for replenishment and minimal supplemental repairs of storage tanks. Proposals are due by March 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. PST.
Scope of Work
This BPA covers the delivery of Propane to specified locations and minor repairs to propane tanks (up to $2,500 per repair) to maintain safe working conditions. Repairs include leaks, 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. Contractor employees must be U.S. citizens or legally authorized to work in the U.S. and proficient in English. Deliveries are generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 0700-1700, with potential for off-hours work. Drivers require appropriate licenses and HazMat training, and all personnel must comply with base security regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Acquisition Vehicle: 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 Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 221210 – Natural Gas Distribution
- Size Standard: 1,150 employees
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST
- Proposals Due: March 17, 2026, at 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 Submissions: Signed SF 1449 and a completed Approved Price List (Template for Submission Attached).
- Evaluation Factors: 1) Price, 2) Technical Acceptability, and 3) Past Performance. This is a Best Value acquisition, with the agency ranking quotations by price (lowest to highest) and evaluating them sequentially. Technical and past performance combined are considered equal to price. The Government reserves the right to conduct interchanges but intends to award without them.
- Cybersecurity Requirement: Contractors must comply with the DoD's CMMC 2.0 framework at Level 1. CMMC status will be verified in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) module of PIEE. Refer to Attachment 3: PIEE CMMC Level 1 Help Guide.
Attachments
- Solicitation Model Agreement
- Template for Contractors - Price List
- PIEE CMMC Level 1 Help Guide