Navajo Dam Propane

The Bureau of Reclamation, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure liquefied propane gas (LPG) for operations at Navajo Dam in San Juan County, New Mexico. The contract requires the purchase and delivery of 4,000 gallons of commercial-grade propane annually, delivered on an as-needed basis to support heating and generator operations at the facility. Contractors must comply with federal, state, and local transportation regulations, including DOT hazardous materials transport requirements, and coordinate with facility personnel for security gate access. The government intends to award the contract without discussions, evaluating offers based on price, technical capability to meet delivery requirements, and past performance. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by 1:00 PM Mountain Time on July 9, 2025, with quotes due by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on July 14, 2025. All submissions must be made electronically via email and include a completed pricing schedule, compliance confirmation, and up to three past performance references for similar propane delivery contracts.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The contract structure includes a base year from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with four one-year option periods and a potential six-month extension. Deliveries will be made to four tanks at the Navajo Dam Powerplant Maintenance Yard located at 1281 Highway 511, Navajo Dam, New Mexico, approximately 40 miles east of Farmington. The propane will be distributed across two 1,000-gallon tanks at the Old Shop, one 1,000-gallon tank at Outlet Works, and one 100-gallon tank for the Emergency Generator. Deliveries must occur during normal working hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM) and be completed within 48-72 hours after each order. The government expects delivery personnel to have valid identification and coordinate access through security protocols at the fenced maintenance yard facility.