2026 ikpikpuk winter fuel delivery

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting quotes for the delivery of 1,300 gallons of filtered Jet A fuel to the remote Ikpikpuk fuel tank located in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. The fuel will support helicopter field operations during the 2026 summer season and must be delivered via overland transport during the winter months, as the location is inaccessible by road or fixed-wing aircraft. Contractors must obtain all required permits for travel within the National Petroleum Reserve Area, comply with applicable best management practices and permit stipulations, and adhere to all pertinent federal laws and regulations. The solicitation was posted on January 22, 2026, with quotes due by February 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time, and all quotes must be submitted electronically to contracting officer Lisa Brune at lbrune@blm.gov. The Government anticipates awarding a single firm fixed-price contract, though it reserves the right to award multiple contracts if deemed more advantageous. Delivery must be completed prior to the typical closure of winter travel access on or before April 15, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), with the NAICS code 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and a size standard of 1,500 employees. No incumbent contractor or specific award value is identified in the available documentation. The contract requires delivery of 1,300 gallons of Jet A fuel to fill a tank with a total capacity of 3,000 gallons, with the delivery location at coordinates N70°27.304' / W154°20.071' in northern Alaska's Arctic coastal region. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 001, issued on January 28, 2026, which included provisions and clauses not in the original solicitation. Performance of the delivery is required by April 15, 2026, and all contract administration will be handled by the BLM Alaska State Office Business and Fiscal Management office in Anchorage, with the delivery point of contact being Melody Debenham, Arctic District Physical Scientist, at the BLM-AK Fairbanks District Office.