2025 npra winter fuel delivery

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office is soliciting proposals for a winter fuel delivery contract to support helicopter operations in summer 2025. The agency requires 1,100 gallons of Jet A fuel to be delivered to a remote tank location in the Ikpikpuk area of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) via overland transport before the April 15 winter travel closure. Contractors must obtain necessary NPR-A travel permits, ensure fuel meets helicopter specifications, and follow all best management practices. The solicitation will be available on SAM.gov starting January 10, 2025, with offers due by January 27, 2025 at 1700 hours Alaska time. Proposals will be evaluated on a best value basis, and the government may award a single or multiple contracts.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 324110 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The fuel tank, located at coordinates N70 27.304 / W154, has a 3,000-gallon capacity and is only accessible during winter months or via helicopter sling loading of 55-gallon drums in summer. Contractors must submit quotes via email to Lisa Brune, including a completed SF 1449 form and unique entity identifier (UEI) or CAGE code. The delivery site is situated in a remote area of northern Alaska, between communities such as Utqiagvik, Atqasuk, and Nuiqsut. All proposed items must comply with the Buy American Act, and prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for contract award.