Bulk propane delivered to Stehekin WA, FY20-FY24.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Quotations (RFQ #140P8320Q0004) and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-06 (issued on 10-10-19). This action is set-aside for small businesses under NAICS 324110, Petroleum Refiners. A Wholesale Trade or Retail Trade business concern submitting a quote on a supply acquisition is categorized as a non-manufacturer and deemed small if it has 500 or fewer employees and meets the requirements of 13 CFR 121.406. The National Park Service (NPS) encourages the participation of disadvantaged and women-owned businesses. The Government intends to issue a requirements contract to the responsible quoter whose total quote is the most advantageous for the Government, price and other factors considered. We reserve the right to cancel this solicitation.

Quote preparation and submission instructions are at the bottom of this notice.

BACKGROUND: The NPS owns and operates numerous buildings and facilities in Stehekin, Washington, including offices, warehouses, and employee housing, many of which use propane for heating and/or cooking. We have an ongoing need for propane deliveries, particularly during the winter months. This solicitation will lead to an indefinite delivery requirements contract for propane to be delivered for up to five years (awarded as a base year plus four option years). An established target price and estimated quantity will be stated for each year, with both allowed to fluctuate during the contract period. The total contract price for the five years is expected to be