Propane Purchase
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Bliss, Texas, is soliciting quotes for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the purchase and delivery of bulk propane gas. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to provide all necessary resources for safe transport and delivery to various locations across Fort Bliss, TX, and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. Quotes are due by January 23, 2026, at 1000 MNT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Providing all personnel, equipment, vehicles, tools, materials, and supplies for one-time propane deliveries.
- Delivering approximately 15,705 gallons of bulk propane gas to designated camp sites and range locations within Fort Bliss and WSMR.
- Ensuring tanks are filled to the requested amount, not exceeding 80% capacity.
- Complying with all applicable Federal, Texas, and New Mexico laws, OSHA regulations, and Army/installation safety requirements.
- Maintaining spill prevention and control procedures, including providing spill kits for all vehicles.
- Notifying the Government POC 24 hours in advance of any delayed shipments.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract resulting from a Request for Quote (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,200 employees.
- PSC: 6830 (Gases: Compressed And Liquefied).
- Place of Performance: Fort Bliss, TX, and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM.
- Key Requirement: Deliveries must be completed within 12 hours of contract award.
- Mandatory Certification: Contractor must be certified under the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) prior to deliveries.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted via email. Proposals should be structured in two volumes: Volume 1 for Price and Volume 2 for Technical Approach and Past Performance. Offerors are required to complete specific blocks on the SF 1449 form.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on Price and Past Performance. The government reserves the right to award without discussions, may conduct discussions if necessary, and is not obligated to award to the lowest-priced offeror. Multiple contracts may be awarded.
- Response Deadline: January 23, 2026, at 1000 MNT.
- Issue Date: January 22, 2026.
Important Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and in full text, which are critical for compliance and proposal preparation. Contractor personnel require background checks and installation access badges for Fort Bliss and WSMR.