Propane fuel delivery SVC - nmnn schools

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking propane fuel delivery services through a Request for Quote (RFQ) for five school locations in New Mexico and Arizona. The contractor must demonstrate the capability to meet a 3-day delivery lead time and provide quarterly deliveries based on weekly fuel usage monitoring. Pricing must be submitted as firm fixed price, all-inclusive of taxes, delivery, and shipping on an FOB Destination basis. The Government will evaluate offers based on three primary criteria: price, product availability, and delivery lead time, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Electronic quotes are due by 10:00 a.m. MDT on March 23, 2026, submitted to Charmaine Williams-James at charmaine.williams-james@bie.edu, with only five days remaining from the posting date for interested vendors to prepare and submit their proposals.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns and is restricted to small businesses under NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refine) with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The contract covers five BIE school locations: Aneth Community School in Utah, Beclabito Day School, Red Rock Day School, Sanostee Day School, and T'iisnazbas Community School. Estimated annual propane fuel volumes range from 4,700 to 9,000 gallons per location depending on tank capacity. The base year contract runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions available through March 31, 2031. Contractors must submit the completed Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representative Form with their quote and comply with all applicable FAR and DIAR clauses, including Buy American provisions and payment through the Internet Payment Platform (IPP).