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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
How to respond — with a free templatearrow_forwardThe National Park Service needs a small business to rent propane tanks and monitor levels for Mount Rainier National Park.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The National Park Service needs a small business to rent propane tanks and monitor levels for Mount Rainier National Park. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that propane levels do not drop below 14% before automatic filling is dispatched.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a firm-fixed price single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a one-year base plus four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years.
- How will they pick the winner? The award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the offeror that provides the best value to the government. The evaluation factors will be technical, past performance, and price.
- When and how do you bid? Quotes must be submitted by email to hal_hoversten@ios.doi.gov by Wednesday, August 5, 2026, by 3:00 pm Eastern Time.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at time of offer submission.
- Write a 1-page summary of your company's experience with propane tank rental and monitoring services.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
Primary point of contact
Name
Hoversten, Hal
Email
hal_hoversten@ios.doi.gov
Phone
(360) 569-6542