Propane for the Ute Mountain Ute Agency
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Indian Affairs (BIA), Northwest Region, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Propane Services for the Ute Mountain Ute Agency in Towaoc, Colorado. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government seeks a contractor to provide propane deliveries to two specific locations. Quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for supplying all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision for the delivery of liquid propane. Deliveries are required during normal working hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM MST) and must be completed within three business days of a request. Emergency deliveries may also be requested. Propane must meet all federal, state, and local regulations.
Delivery Locations:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs, UMU Agency: 102 Chief Green Street, Towaoc, Colorado (1,000-gallon tank, fill to 80% maximum).
- Chief Ignacio Justice Center: Building No. 107, Spruce Street, Towaoc, Colorado (18,000-gallon tank, fill to 80% maximum).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: March 9, 2026, to March 8, 2027 (one year from award).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,200 Employees).
- Product Service Code: 6830, Gases: Compressed And Liquefied.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 5, 2026, 8:00 PM ET.
- Inquiry Deadline: March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include company information (Unique Entity ID, mailing address, contact info), RFQ number, quote number, quote date, and Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) pricing addressing all elements of the Statement of Work.
- Submission Method: Email to Brian Roberts, Contracting Officer (brian.roberts@bia.gov) with the subject line: "Company Name Quote in Response to 140A0726Q0003".
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced - Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability is based on meeting all elements of the Statement of Work.
Additional Notes
Bidders must review the attached Wage Determination for Colorado, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act, as this will impact labor costs and pricing. Payment will be processed via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Technical Point of Contact for deliveries is Gwendolyn Goldtooth (Gwendolynn.Goldtooth2@bia.gov, 970-565-5412).