How to bid on Liquid Petroleum Gas supply for the DEPT of the Navy

What the Navy is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Navy is seeking a contractor to supply an estimated 298,533 gallons of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) each year to various military locations on Oahu, Hawaii. This contract also requires the contractor to rent, install if needed, and maintain 35 privately owned LPG tanks and meters. There are also 10 government-owned tanks in use.

This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) supply contract. It includes a six-month base period starting October 1, 2026, followed by four potential 12-month option years. The contract has a guaranteed minimum order of $2,395.40 for the base year and a maximum order of $4,026,279.88 over the full term.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on July 21, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions are typically not considered.

The contract's base period of performance is from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. There are four subsequent 12-month option years, extending the potential contract through March 30, 2031.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses experienced in supplying Liquid Petroleum Gas and providing related services such as tank rental, installation, and maintenance. Given the location, firms with established operations or logistics capabilities in Oahu, Hawaii, would be well-suited.

The procurement is being conducted on an unrestricted basis, meaning it is open to all qualified businesses, regardless of size or other designations. The primary category for this work is supplies.

How to respond to this solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. You must submit a price quote for the base period and all option periods, using Attachment 3 - Price Schedule. Your quote should include firm fixed pricing per gallon of LPG and monthly tank rental by capacity. Prices must cover all incidental services, including LPG delivery and maintenance of contractor-owned tanks.

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Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your quote is technically acceptable and fully compliant with all requirements in the solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW). The government will evaluate quotes based on a combination of price, responsibility, and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability will be rated as either 'acceptable' or 'unacceptable'.

Clearly state your firm fixed pricing for LPG per gallon and for monthly tank rentals by capacity for each period. The price of LPG will remain fixed for the duration of each option year, with economic price adjustments applied for option years. Be sure to account for all costs, including delivery and maintenance of contractor-owned tanks, as these are considered incidental services.

The contracting officer will review your firm's performance history in systems like SPRS, SAM Exclusions, and CPARS when determining responsibility. Ensure your company information in these systems is current and accurate.