Supply and Deliver Propane
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 seeking proposals for an Indefinite Quantity Requirements Contract to supply and deliver bulk propane to the Stehekin District of North Cascades National Park, Washington. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 pm PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the supply and delivery of liquid propane gas (LPG) to various NPS facilities within the remote Stehekin valley, including the Visitor Center, administrative buildings, quarters, Maintenance Yard, Golden West Visitor Center, Hilton/Fire Cache, Wastewater Treatment Plant, and residential houses. This includes providing all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment. Deliveries are required when tank levels fall below 30%, with a "top off" to at least 70% full, during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm). Compliance with all federal, state, and county regulations for flammable gases is mandatory. Estimated annual delivery quantities range from 8,000 to 13,000 gallons.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Requirements Contract (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: A base period from February 10, 2026, to February 9, 2027, plus four one-year option periods, extending the contract through February 9, 2031.
- Estimated Value: Less than $150,000 for the five-year period.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- Quotes Due: Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:00 pm PDT
- Questions Due: Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:00 pm PT
- Published Date: February 5, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on the provided SF-1449 form and include: price per gallon, technical capability statement, a minimum of three past performance references, contractor remittance address, DUNS number, point of contact information, and signature of an authorized official. Evaluation will be based on Price, Technical Merits, and Past Performance.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered and maintain an "ACTIVE" status in the System for Award Management (SAM). Due to Stehekin's remote location, contractors should verify barge schedules and associated costs for access. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The price charged to the government must not exceed the contractor's bulk price to other customers, and price fluctuations are subject to FAR clause 52.216-2.