91--PROPANE FUEL DELIVERY SVC - NMNN SCHOOLS

Solicitation 140A2326Q0088 is a Firm Fixed Price request for quotation issued by the Indian Education Acquisition Office of the Department of the Interior for propane fuel delivery services to five Bureau of Indian Education schools: Aneth Community School, Beclabito Day School, Red Rock Day School, Sanostee Day School, and T'iisnazbas Community School. The base period of performance runs from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions available through March 31, 2031. Deliveries are required on an FOB Destination basis with a three-day turnaround from the time an order is requested. Estimated annual quantities range from 4,500 to 12,000 gallons per school, with delivery frequencies between three and four times per year. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where price is the primary determinant among offers that meet the binary acceptability criteria for product availability and delivery lead time. The acquisition is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) and other small business categories. Contractors must comply with NFPA 58 and NFPA 54 codes, provide compliance certificates with each delivery, and submit all invoices electronically via the Internet Payment Platform. Key regulatory requirements include adherence to the Buy American Statute and various security prohibitions regarding covered telecommunications equipment and software.