Propane - bureau of indian affairs, mescalero agen

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Albuquerque Acquisition Office is seeking a propane procurement contract for the Mescalero Agency, specifically soliciting proposals for the supply and delivery of approximately 19,500 gallons of propane annually. The solicitation (140A0725Q0003) will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology with a Firm Fixed Price contract structure that includes Economic Price Adjustment provisions. Potential contractors must demonstrate technical capability, past performance, and competitive pricing, with technical and past performance considerations deemed significantly more important than price. The solicitation requires detailed submissions including a Safety Data Sheet, company point of contact, and comprehensive documentation. The offer due date is March 21, 2025, at 1700 MD, with a contract performance period spanning five years from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act, mandating that offerors must be at least 51% Indian-owned and controlled. The procurement will cover propane delivery to eight propane tanks owned by Mescalero Gas Company, located in Mescalero, New Mexico. The contract includes a base year and four option years, with unit pricing subject to economic adjustments in accordance with specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. Contractors must adhere to strict Indian preference guidelines and provide detailed documentation demonstrating their Indian economic enterprise status, including information about work percentages, human resources, and employee recruitment. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and PSC code 6830 (Compressed and Liquefied Gases), with a size standard of 1,500.