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The Forest Service needs a small business to deliver bulk diesel and unleaded fuel to a staging area on the Bitterroot National Forest.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Forest Service needs a small business to deliver bulk diesel and unleaded fuel to a staging area on the Bitterroot National Forest. The fuel will be stored in two 500-gallon tanks, and the vendor must be able to respond to a fuel delivery request within 48 hours' notice. The vendor will also need to provide a fuel truck with a capacity of 1500-2500 gallons to remain on-site for additional fuel storage and transfer.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a period of performance from June 20, 2026, to July 30, 2026. The vendor will need to provide fuel delivery twice per week, and the contract will be for a fixed period of time.
- How will they pick the winner? The Forest Service will evaluate quotations based on price and the vendor's ability to meet the performance objectives outlined in the solicitation.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 1, 2026, at 11:00 PM, and must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with bulk fuel delivery
- Has a fuel truck with a capacity of 1500-2500 gallons
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification
Primary point of contact
Email
mary.bosch@usda.gov
Phone
(802) 345-9284