The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $11,875.51 firm fixed-price purchase order to Blick & Blick Oil, Inc., a qualified small business, for the supply of diesel fuel for off-road use. The contract was set aside exclusively for small business participation and issued on August 28, 2020, with an ultimate completion date of October 13, 2020. Performance of this contract was to take place in Le Claire, Iowa. The solicitation was posted on August 25, 2020, with a due date matching the award date, indicating a rapid procurement cycle.
Blick & Blick Oil, Inc. is an established supplier of bulk fuel products to federal agencies, with a track record of providing diesel, gasoline, and heating oil to Army facilities and the Army Corps of Engineers since 2002. The company's previous contract awards with federal agencies have generally ranged from approximately $4,500 to $150,000 and have consistently maintained small business set-aside designations. This award represents a continuation of the vendor's ongoing fuel supply relationship with the Army Corps of Engineers, supporting operational requirements for off-road diesel consumption.