Propane Services, Steamtown National Historic Site

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is seeking a small business to provide propane delivery services for Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The solicitation (140P4525Q0008) requires a contractor to supply and deliver approximately 12,500 gallons of propane annually, with monthly deliveries ranging from 500-5,500 gallons. Contractors must deliver propane to on-site tanks during business hours (7:00 am-2:00 pm, Monday-Friday), maintain tank levels between 30-80% full, and provide two 1000-gallon tanks with necessary components. Evaluation criteria will consider price, technical merits, and past performance capabilities, with technical and past performance combined being approximately equal to price. Quotes were originally due by February 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST, though an amendment subsequently cancelled the solicitation in its entirety.

The solicitation was 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 324110 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The total contract value was not expected to exceed $150,000 for the base period and two option years, with the initial award under $50,000. The contract is structured as an indefinite delivery requirement contract with a base year from March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, plus two optional one-year extensions through February 28, 2028. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and maintain liability insurance coverage of $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $1,000,000 for property damage. Deliveries will be made to 150 S Washington Ave, Scranton PA 18503, with specific requirements for safety inspections, equipment maintenance, and compliance with Pennsylvania DOT and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.