91--WI - Necedah NWR - 5-Year Blanket Purchase Agreeme

A five-year blanket purchase agreement beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2031, has been established for the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin to secure bulk fuel services and leased equipment. The contract covers the delivery of diesel fuel, off-road diesel, unleaded gasoline, and liquefied propane gas (LPG) on an as-needed basis, with individual deliveries ranging from 20 to 3,000 gallons per load, all delivered directly into on-site storage tanks. Six LPG tanks will be leased for the duration of the agreement under a fixed monthly rate, while fuel pricing is tied to the OPIS Rack Price with a fixed markup for liquid fuels and a separate fixed price per gallon for LPG. All fuels must meet current ASTM and National Fuel Quality Standards, and the contractor is responsible for compliance with local statutory requirements for fuel handling, storage, and safety, including providing safe operating procedures for delivery and unloading. Delivery occurs at the refuge’s primary location in Necedah, Wisconsin, under FOB destination terms, meaning risk of loss transfers to the government upon delivery. The contract is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, with Dana Arnold as the contracting officer and Jo Honaker as the administrative point of contact. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), requiring metered delivery documentation and accurate contract and call order references. The award process is trade-off based, prioritizing technical approach, delivery reliability, past performance, and price without assigning formal weights or ratings. The contractor must hold a Unique Entity Identifier and comply with all applicable FAR clauses, including Buy American, combating trafficking in persons, equal opportunity, and payment by electronic funds transfer. Special provisions require the contractor to indemnify the government against patent infringement, comply with the Prompt Payment Act, include all taxes in the contract price, and adhere to limitations on liability and termination procedures, both for convenience and cause. Title to delivered goods transfers upon government acceptance, and the contractor is subject to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for purpose. No formal contract value is specified, as pricing details such as markups and fixed rates are not provided in the solicitation and must be submitted by offerors. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF file via email by the April 8, 2026 deadline, and must include a completed SF 1449, company information, UEI, and a