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68--Sources Sought For Propane Delivery
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The government is conducting a market research survey to identify qualified sources capable of delivering liquid propane gas to the USGS Conte Research Laboratory in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. This is not a solicitation or commitment to contract but an effort to gauge industry interest and capability, particularly encouraging participation from various small business categories such as Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB firms. The anticipated requirement is for automatic deliveries of propane 4-6 times annually, averaging 18,000 to 20,000 gallons per year, with potential usage reaching up to 30,000 gallons in colder winters. Due to access limitations at the delivery site, where bridges have weight restrictions, smaller delivery trucks may be necessary. Interested businesses must submit their company name, address, contact information, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), a capability statement highlighting recent relevant experience, size status, and confirm they are registered on the System for Award Management (SAM). Responses are due by May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern time, sent via email to the designated government point of contact. This sources sought notice facilitates the government’s efforts to ensure adequate competition and is intended to inform potential future solicitations, which will be publicly posted on SAM.gov. Responders are responsible for monitoring the site for updates and future procurement opportunities.
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The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
NAICS Code: 324110 Petroleum Refineries
NAICS Size Standard: 1,500 employees
Subject: Sources Sought for liquid propane gas to be delivered to the USGS Conte Research Lab located in Turners Falls, MA, which is a remote location.
Request for Information Closing Response Date: Wednesday May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM eastern time
Contact Point: Dayna Parkin, dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov
Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Not that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
Specifications:
The USGS Conte Research Laboratory located in Turners Falls, MA has a need for an ongoing requirement for liquid propane gas to be delivered via automatic fill-up 4-6 times a year to fill up propane tanks. The average yearly usage is 18-20K gallons, though that amount varies greatly depending on the severity of the winter, and some years the usage has been as high as 30K gallons.
There is a main bridge to access the site that has weight limits such as 20 T, 25 T, and 36 T so smaller bobtail trucks might be used to fill up the propane tank(s). More information is provided in the attached statement of work such as photos of the bridges and weight limits.
Please refer to the attached Statement of Work for the salient characteristics.
Interested small business firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including UEI (Unique Entity Identifier); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a) RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and there point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS.
Your company must have a UEI number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM). You will also be required to provide your small business status information either via the On-line Representations and Certifications also located at the SAM.gov website before an award to your company can be made. You on-line registration will cover any/all of your offers to the Federal Government, and only needs updated annually.
All responses must be submitted NLT Wednesday May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM eastern time via e-mail to: dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov. At this time, the Government is not accepting questions pertaining to the Source Sought notice.
Responses to this Sources Sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future RFQ announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any RFQ that may be issued will be posted on SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor the site for additional information pertaining to this announcement.