Propane Supply Sources Sought

The Department of the Army is seeking a small business contractor to provide comprehensive propane supply and maintenance services at Tobyhanna Army Depot. The task order will involve refueling propane tanks, installing and replacing tanks, and managing propane infrastructure across eight different locations within the depot. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code 2024 standards and be prepared to respond to emergencies within a 4-hour window. Key qualifications include obtaining necessary security clearances, completing environmental and safety training, and maintaining specified insurance coverage. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on January 30, 2025, with responses due by February 10, 2025, indicating a tight timeline for potential bidders to prepare and submit their proposals.

This contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, specifically categorized under NAICS code 424720 for Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers and PSC code 6830 for Compressed and Liquefied Gases. The contract structure includes a base year with four additional option years, totaling a potential five-year engagement. Contractors will be responsible for managing propane tanks ranging from 120 to 1000 gallons, including one underground tank, with a requirement to ensure fuel deliveries at minimum every two weeks. Work is to be performed during standard business hours from 0700-1630, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the firm-fixed-price contract will require significant operational capabilities, including tank installation, maintenance, relocation, and eventual removal of vendor-owned equipment at contract completion.