2026 Ikpikpuk Winter Fuel Delivery

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Background The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arctic District Office has a requirement for winter jet fuel delivery to Ikpikpuk. This contract aims to support field work by helicopter in the summer of 2026 by ensuring that a remote Jet-A fuel tank is filled during the 2025/2026 winter season. The tank is located at Ikpikpuk, which is not accessible by road or fixed-wing aircraft, necessitating overland delivery during winter. Work Details The contractor is responsible for arranging the overland delivery of 1,300 gallons of Jet A fuel to the Ikpikpuk fuel tank. The specific requirements include: - Delivery of 1,300 gallons of filtered Jet A fuel suitable for use in helicopters. - The tank at Ikpikpuk has a total capacity of 3,000 gallons but only requires 1,300 gallons to be delivered. - The contractor must have the necessary permits for overland travel in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A) and must adhere to all best management practices and stipulations identified in those permits. - Delivery must occur before the close of overland travel, typically by April 15. Period of Performance Delivery must occur prior to April 15, 2026. Place of Performance Ikpikpuk, located at coordinates 70° 27.290' N, -154° 20.071' W.