68--EO 14398 Propane for Mescalero Agency

This contract, identified by solicitation number 140A0726C0003, is a sole-source award for the delivery of 15,000 gallons of propane to three federal facilities located on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation: the BIA Law Enforcement Building, the BIA Mescalero Agency Building, and the OJS Mescalero Adult Detention Center. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, under a firm-fixed price arrangement with an estimated value range of $37,500 to $52,500, based on a projected price per gallon between $2.50 and $3.50. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.103-1 due to the legal exclusivity granted to Mescalero Gas Company by Mescalero Apache Tribe Resolution 19-140, which prohibits any other entity from supplying propane on tribal land, thereby eliminating competition and precluding the use of standard competitive procedures. No FAR Part 52 contractual clauses are incorporated, and no formal evaluation factors, weights, or risk assessments are applied, as the award is based solely on statutory and tribal legal authority rather than competitive criteria. The contract does not specify FOB terms, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, quality standards, invoicing methods, or detailed accounting data such as TAS or ACRN lines. Delivery is confined to the reservation, and acceptance is likely to occur at the three designated facilities, although no formal inspection or acceptance responsibilities are assigned in the documentation. The Unique Entity ID for Mescalero Gas Company is provided as ELX9D1N9NSK6, but no CAGE code, socioeconomic certifications, or size status details are included. The award is supported by tribal sovereignty and does not rely on standard federal procurement representations or certifications, making it exempt from requirements typically applicable in competitive environments. The contracting office is the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, located in Portland, Oregon, with Brian Roberts listed as the primary point of contact; however, no Contracting Officer, COR, or COTR is explicitly named. The procurement process is administratively streamlined through a 12-section justification document consistent with FAR 6.103, and no attachments, modifications, or options are documented.