2026 AFS ramp - supplemental fuel pumpin

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska Region is soliciting quotations for supplemental aviation fuel pumping truck services to support wildland fire suppression operations. The solicitation seeks rental of a bulk fuel truck equipped with a 2,800-gallon or greater capacity, Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) capabilities, and both over-the-wing and single-point fueling capabilities. The contractor must provide an experienced driver/fueler to operate the truck during specified hours (0800-2300) for a minimum of seven days with potential extension through September 30, 2026. Key requirements include compliance with National Fire Protection Agency standards (NFPA 407 & 385), maintenance of Spill Prevention and Control Countermeasures (SPCC) plans, fixed calibrated meters, and comprehensive fuel accounting by aircraft registration number. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability and past performance relative to price, with the award going to the responsible offeror offering the most advantageous terms. Quotations must be received by May 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM Alaska Daylight Time via email to BLM_AK_AFS_PROCUREMENT@BLM.GOV, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 532490. The procurement covers services during the peak fire activity period from June 1 through September 30, 2026, with an anticipated duration of approximately 100 days of actual service provision at Fort Wainwright, Alaska (Ladd Field). Personnel must comply with duty hour limitations allowing a maximum 2:1 work-to-rest ratio or three days off per 17 days of work per Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations 2025. The contractor assumes full liability for all fuel spills and vehicle fluid spills occurring on the ramp and must maintain fuel account reconciliation with only a 1% allowable variance, paying for any losses exceeding this threshold. The contracting officer representative is Todd Archer, Ramp Manager, Alaska Fire Service, and the solicitation utilizes simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13 for this commercial item procurement.