CO-natl blck-FTD ferret-propane 5-year BPA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for propane delivery services to the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Carr, Colorado. The solicitation (140FS225Q0069) requires vendors to provide as-needed propane deliveries to support the center's critical operations, which house approximately 66% of the world's ex-situ black-footed ferret population. Quotes are due by April 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted via email to Dana Arnold. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capabilities, past performance, lead time after receipt of order, and price, with non-price factors being more important than cost. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide a completed Standard Form 1449, and demonstrate their ability to meet the center's propane delivery requirements.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 324110 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The period of performance spans from March 17, 2025, to March 16, 2030, covering propane deliveries to support a breeding facility that maintains 170-185 ferrets year-round, with populations potentially doubling during summer and fall. The main facility has a 1,000-gallon propane tank that requires monthly refilling during winter months, with occasional top-offs of additional tanks. Propane usage is minimal during warmer months, primarily used for maintaining appropriate temperatures for the ferrets and keeping the center's facilities operational. Payment for services will be processed through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system, and vendors must include detailed pricing for both routine and emergency propane delivery services.