NC-alligator RIV NWR bulk fuel BPA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking bulk fuel delivery services for the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The procurement covers three types of fuel: off-road diesel (Ultra Low Sulfur, 15 ppm maximum, dyed), highway diesel (Ultra Low Sulfur, 15 ppm maximum), and non-ethanol gasoline, with estimated annual usage of approximately 5,000, 10,000, and 2,000 gallons respectively. Contractors must demonstrate technical experience, capacity, technical approach, management plan, and past performance capabilities, with deliveries required within 48 hours of order placement during facility working hours. The evaluation will prioritize technical capabilities and past performance as significantly more important than price, with fuel pricing based on Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) Rack Price plus a fixed mark-up. Proposals are due via email by June 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of July 1, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,200 employees. The BPA carries an authorized limit of $250,000 with individual call orders not to exceed $10,000, covering a five-year performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. Deliveries will be made to two specific locations: the AR Shop and Pea Island Pole Shed within the Coastal NC National Wildlife Refuges Complex, specifically serving Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuges. Minimum order quantities are set at 300 gallons with a maximum of 2,000 gallons per delivery, and payments will be processed via Fleet Miscellaneous Card with single transactions capped at $10,000. The contractor must comply with national fuel quality standards and be prepared for government compliance testing.