Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

    68--SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PROPANE DELIVERY

    Sol. 140G0126Q0152Sources SoughtRESTON, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed May 13, 2026
    POSTED
    May 8, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    324110
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    6830
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of the Interior is seeking sources for liquid propane gas delivery to the USGS Conte Research Lab in Turners Falls, MA. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify qualified suppliers for an ongoing requirement of 18-30K gallons annually. Interested small businesses are encouraged to respond by May 13, 2026, with their capabilities and relevant experience.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    140G0126Q0152
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    May 8, 2026
    Response Deadline
    May 13, 2026
    NAICS Code
    324110AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    6830
    Primary Contact
    Parkin, Dayna
    City
    RESTON
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    20192
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

    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.

    Key dates

    1. May 8, 2026Posted Date
    2. May 13, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    68--SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PROPANE DELIVERY is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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