Propane Service
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 soliciting quotes for Propane Delivery Services at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), Idaho, and designated off-base locations. This is a re-compete effort, issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ). The contract type has been amended to Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment. This opportunity is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and services necessary for propane delivery. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering propane to MHAFB and specified off-base locations (Appendix A).
- Maintaining tank levels at no less than 25%.
- Providing delivery tickets within 24 hours.
- Complying with federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT, Idaho CDL rules, and OSHA 1910.110 for handling Liquefied Petroleum Gases.
- Implementing a quality control program.
- Estimated annual delivery volume is 37,000 gallons.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment (Amendment #1).
- Period of Performance: May 17, 2026, to May 16, 2028 (2-year base period), with options for additional service.
- NAICS Code: 221210 (Gas Services), Small Business Size Standard: 1,150 employees.
- Place of Performance: Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648, and designated off-base locations.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Quotes Due: March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM MST.
- Submission: Electronically via email to the addresses provided on page 1 of the RFQ. The RFQ number FA489726QC024 must be in the subject line. Zip files are not accepted.
- Page Limit: Technical proposals, including descriptive literature, shall not exceed 10 pages.
- Pricing: Must remain firm for 60 days from the quote due date.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on:
- Technical Capability (demonstrated through descriptive literature).
- Price.
- Past Performance (history within the last 3 years).
Important Notes
- Attachments include a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (Rev. 27), which is crucial for calculating labor costs.
- Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.
- The PWS document summary indicates that the full PWS PDF is encrypted and requires specific software/authorization for access.