Propane Purchase
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 Mission & Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Bliss, Texas, is soliciting proposals for the purchase and delivery of propane. This acquisition is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Deliveries are required for multiple locations including Dona Ana, McGregor, and Oro Grande within the Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) areas of operations. Offers are due by January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services necessary for one-time propane deliveries to various camp sites and range locations. The objective is to sustain an 80% fill level for each tank. Specific quantities required are 22,000 gallons for Dona Ana, 8,000 gallons for McGregor, and 11,000 gallons for Oro Grande. All work must comply with Federal, New Mexico, Texas State Law(s), OSHA, and Army/installation regulations.
Key Requirements
- Contractor must be certified under the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) prior to execution of deliveries; certification must be submitted with the proposal.
- Contractor personnel must possess valid U.S. driver's licenses, relevant certificates, and permits.
- Personnel must be U.S. Citizens or authorized to work in the U.S. and fluent in English.
- Contractor vehicles must be identifiable, properly licensed, insured, and registered.
- Spill prevention and control procedures must be maintained, and spill kits provided for all vehicles.
- Deliveries are expected between January 30, 2026, and February 20, 2026.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: W911SG26QA016
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Propellant Manufacture), with a size standard of 1,200 employees.
- Product Service Code: 6830 (Gases: Compressed And Liquefied).
- FOB: Destination; transportation costs are the responsibility of the Contractor.
- Payment: Will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on Price (lowest price preferred) and Past Performance (negative past performance is not preferred).
- Offers are to be submitted by the specified due date.
Contact Information
- Primary: Katherine Schnepper, katherine.a.schnepper.mil@army.mil, 915-568-7324
- Secondary: SSG Nimesh Tharmarajah, nimesh.n.tharmarajah.mil@army.mil, 520-852-2778