ROMO-SUPPLY OFF-ROAD DIESEL FUEL
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 National Park Service (NPS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for the supply of off-road diesel fuel to Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a firm-fixed-price contract. The requirement is for 2% certified diesel biofuel with a premium additive, delivered to high-altitude locations. Quotes are due by May 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply and delivery of two percent (2%) certified diesel biofuel with a premium diesel fuel additive for off-road use. Deliveries will be made to a single 4,000-gallon underground tank at the Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park, located at approximately 11,796 feet above sea level. Key responsibilities include:
- Supplying 2% certified diesel biofuel with manufacturer-specified additive.
- Providing documentation of fuel purity and grade on each delivery invoice.
- Performing general inspection and stick dip measurements before and after each delivery.
- Removing and disposing of condensation/fluid from the tank prior to delivery.
- Removing and disposing of, or providing credit for, remaining fuel at the end of the season (estimated 350-500 gallons).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Contract/Award.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 324110, size standard 1500 Employees).
- Period of Performance: Base year from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods, extending through May 31, 2031.
- Delivery Season: May through October.
- Place of Performance: Rocky Mountain National Park, approximately 28 miles west of Estes Park, CO.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to Billie_thomas@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Price, technical capability, and prior experience. Evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are approximately equal to price. Prior experience must include documented direct experience delivering fuel to similar high alpine locations within the last 5 years.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Special Requirements & Notes
- Delivery Conditions: Roads to delivery locations are narrow, steep, and winding, with potential for significant delays (up to 5 hours). Hauler/supplier must call (970) 586-1222 for current road conditions before attempting delivery.
- Safety & Compliance: Hauler/supplier is responsible for overall safety, compliance with EPA, OSHA, and CDOT regulations, and providing safety equipment and training. A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5421, Revision 33) applies to this contract.
- Pricing: Bidders must provide pricing for the base and all option years using the provided Price Schedule, reflecting an add-on amount per gallon to the local rack price for Denver, CO.
- Invoicing: Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
- Contact: Billie Thomas, Billie_Thomas@ios.doi.gov, 406-599-4402.