68--Propane, tank rent and monitor, Mount Rainier NP

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm-fixed price single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to a vendor that represents the best value to the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P8526Q0035. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 and are available in full text through Internet access at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. Point of Contact: Name: Hal Hoversten, Contract Specialist Email: hal_hoversten@ios.doi.gov This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 324110 Gasses Compressed and Liquified. The small business size standard is 1500 employees in average annual for the past three years. General Description of Requirement: The National Park Service, Mount Rainier National Park (MORA), has a requirement for propane with tank rental and remote monitoring to ensure levels do not drop below 14% before automatic filling is dispatched, as described in the scope of work. Type of Contract: Firm fixed-price. Single Award: The Government anticipates award of only one contract to meet the needs of this requirement. Base and Option Years: Contract will include a one-year base plus four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years. Award Selection Process: Award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the offeror that provides the best value to the government. This solicitation is not stating nor required to state the relative importance assigned to each evaluation factor and/or sub factor. Evaluation factor (1) Technical. Contractor remote notification (satellite) of tank levels falling below 14% (Pass/Fail). Evaluation factor (2) Past Performance. The Government will evaluate the degree to which the quoter successfully performed past projects similar in scope and complexity to the project detailed in this solicitation within the last three (3) years and satisfied past customers, using the quoter's provided references. The areas of evaluation include quality, efficiency and effectiveness, adherence to terms and conditions of contract, timeliness, cooperativeness, commitment to customer satisfaction, and business relations. Past performance information from other sources, including the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), may also be utilized in the determination of the past performance record. In the case of a quoter without a record of past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the quoter will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Evaluation factor (3) Price. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by comparing the total price of the initial year and performing a price analysis of the base and option periods. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Required Statements: a) This is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment; b) Payment is based on an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result; c) The order does not constitute and employer/employee relationship; d) The Contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, although Contractor performance will be monitored; and e) The Contractor shall not have any direction or control of federal employees. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS: Quotes must be in accordance with and in the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit qu...