Bid guide
How to bid on Liquid Petroleum Gas supply for the DEPT of Defense
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor is looking for a contractor to supply up to an estimated 298,533 gallons of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) annually to various military locations on Oahu, Hawaii. This contract also requires the contractor to rent, install if needed, and maintain 35 contractor-owned LPG storage tanks and meters.
This is an important opportunity for suppliers of LPG and related services, as it is an unrestricted contract with a potential duration of over four years, including a six-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Delivery orders will be issued as needed, with a guaranteed minimum order of $2,395.40 for the base year and a maximum order value of over $4 million across the contract.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 04, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions may not be considered.
The contract's base period is scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026, and run through March 31, 2027. Following the base period, there are four subsequent 12-month option years, extending the potential period of performance through March 30, 2031.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that can supply Liquid Petroleum Gas in bulk and provide rental, installation, and maintenance services for LPG storage tanks and meters. Given the location on Oahu, Hawaii, firms with established logistics and service capabilities in that region will be well-suited.
The contract is unrestricted, meaning businesses of all sizes can compete. The procurement is for supplies, specifically LPG, and related services, falling under the general category of supplies.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details and submit a quote, you will need to view the original solicitation on the government portal. You can typically find a link labeled 'View original source' on the platform where you found this opportunity. Clicking this link should take you directly to the solicitation.
You may need to click the 'View original source' link a second time if the first click takes you to the portal's homepage. While some bids allow immediate access, for others, you might need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents and submit your response.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your quote includes firm fixed pricing per gallon of LPG and monthly tank rental fees for the base period and all option years, as required by Attachment 3 - Price Schedule. The government will evaluate total pricing, including both LPG and rental costs, across all periods.
Your technical acceptability will be rated as 'acceptable' or 'unacceptable' based on whether your quote clearly meets the minimum technical requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW). Carefully review the SOW to ensure your proposal addresses all requirements without exception. The award will be based on a combination of price, responsibility, and technical acceptability.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.