AFS fuel bladders

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Alaska Region is soliciting quotations for commercial fuel bladders and containment berms under RFQ Number 140L0226Q0007. The procurement seeks collapsible fuel bladders in three capacity options (500, 1,000, and 2,000 gallons) along with matching containment berms, classified under NAICS code 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing). Bidders must meet strict technical specifications, including ISO 9001:2015 certification, construction from 30-mil military specification Grade A urethane-coated fabric with weather and UV resistance, carry handles, reinforced welds and corners, two 2-inch capped camlock fittings for fill and discharge, one vented vent fitting with spark arrestor, and inclusion of emergency repair kits, operation manuals, and warranties. The government will award to the responsible vendor offering the lowest priced, technically acceptable quotation (LPTA evaluation criteria), and all vendors must be registered as active in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to the April 17, 2026 deadline at 2:00 pm Alaska Daylight Time. The delivery date for all awarded items is June 1, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with 100 percent of the award reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). The procurement includes six 500-gallon fuel bladders with 10'x10'x12" containment berms, twelve 1,000-gallon fuel bladders with 12'x12'x12" containment berms, and twelve 2,000-gallon fuel bladders with 12'x20'x12" containment berms for a total of 30 fuel bladders and 30 containment berm units. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range has been identified in the solicitation documents. Contract administration and performance will take place at the BLM Alaska Financial Services Section located in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, with the contracting officer being Cory Cornell and Christopher Murphy serving as the government point of contact. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Michael Stewart or Cory Cornell at (907) 356-5773/5774 or blm_ak_afs_procurement@blm.gov.