How to bid on Heating Fuel Supply for Hopkinton and Everett Lakes, Dept of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs a contractor to supply heating fuel for its Hopkinton Lake and Everett Lake projects in New Hampshire. This includes up to 5,250 gallons of No. 2 heating oil for four buildings and up to 1,300 gallons of ultra-low-sulfur off-road diesel for the Everett Dam Gatehouse.

This is an opportunity for small businesses to provide essential fuel supply services to a federal agency.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All proposals must be received by this time to be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is set aside specifically for small businesses. The relevant NAICS code is 324110, which covers petroleum refineries, with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. Firms specializing in fuel supply and distribution, particularly those serving the New England area, would be well-suited.

Vendors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission. If your SAM.gov registration is not active, your submission will be rejected.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, you will need to click the "View original source" link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date well before the submission deadline. This is a mandatory requirement, and non-compliance will lead to rejection.

Carefully review all specifications for both the No. 2 heating oil and the ultra-low-sulfur off-road diesel to ensure your proposed products meet all requirements. Pay close attention to delivery instructions and locations.

Clearly outline your capacity to deliver the specified quantities of fuel to multiple locations within the required timeframe. Highlight any experience you have with similar government or large-scale fuel supply contracts.