J_A_Sole_Source_Over_SAT_FAR_13_1.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification for Propane Supply to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Mescalero Agency. The BIA Southwest Region requires Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) or propane to be supplied to propane tanks located in eleven sites for heating buildings, water heating, and employee safety. Mescalero Gas Company is the sole provider of propane in the geographical area, specifically on the Mescalero Apache Tribe's reservation, and has been since 1996.

The estimated contract value is $330,225.00. The justification for sole source procurement is based on the company being the only local LPG/propane provider, with the Mescalero Apache Tribe not allowing other propane gas companies to conduct business on their reservation. The document emphasizes that if propane is not supplied, the Mescalero Agency would have to shut down, creating significant safety risks including potential water line freezing and health hazards. The procurement will be publicized on sam.gov, and the BIA will not seek additional competition for this procurement.