Combo Synopsis Solicitation Propylene Glycol 13 May 25.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Department of the Air Force 5th Contracting Squadron - Minot AFB, ND

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Requirement Title: Propylene Glycol

Solicitation Number: FA4528-25-Q-KC01

Solicitation Issue Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Response Deadline: Friday, 30 May 2025 no later than 11:00 AM CDT

Point(s) of Contact: TSgt Kenneth Comstock / kenneth.comstock.2@us.af.mil (701) 723-2889

Alternate POC: TSgt Whitney Corum / whitney.corum@us.af.mil (701) 723-2262

Contracting Officer: Scott Stauffer / scott.stauffer@us.af.mil / (701) 723-7499

General Information

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. This solicitation is being issued as a(n) Request For Quotation (RFQ).

3. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through:

Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-03 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Public Notice 01/17/2025 Air Force Federal Acquisition Circular 10/16/2024

4. This acquisition is set-aside for 100% Small Business Concerns

The North American Industry Size Classification System (NAICS) code associated with this requirement is 325199

The Small Business Size Standard associated with this NAICS is 1250 Employees

Requirement Information Description:

- This is a new requirement from the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron (5 CES) for bulk 3000 gallons of propylene glycol to be used in boiler systems on Minot AFB. The product must meet the following specifications:

- Specifications: 95 to 98% bio-based propylene glycol for boiler systems heat transfer fluid, premixed with <5% corrosion inhibitors, dyed green, and pre-diluted with< 5% deionized water to a freeze protection of -60 degrees F, and meet USDA certified bio-based standard.

- Propylene glycol is classified as Hazardous Material (HAZMAT). Product specifications, certifications and governing regulations were coordinated with 5 CES Environmental Management during development of the requirements package.

- Propylene glycol is a common chemical and can be readily purchased in bulk in the commercial marketplace. Any terms and conditions offered are not expected to differ from those offered to commercial customers. No further unique aspects, such as GFP or leased vehicles, will apply to this acquisition.

Place of Delivery/Performance/Acceptance/FOB Point:

F.O.B. Destination; Minot AFB, ND 58705 (exact customer address will be provided in the resulting contract).

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure 0001 Propylene Glycol IAW GLYCOL SPECIFICATIONS 3000 gal

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Instructions to Offerors

FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(b)(1), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

1. Questions may be submitted via email to the POCs and Contracting Officer listed above.

2. Quotes in response to this solicitation must be submitted via email to the POCs and Contracting Officer listed above no later than the established deadline.

3. Quotes must be valid through 01 OCT 2025.

4. Complete the below contractor identification information.

5. The product is to be delivered in bulk within 15 days ARO due to critical need identified for 5 CES.

Company Name: Point of Contact:

Address: Telephone Number:

Discount Terms SAM Registered: Yes/No Small Business: Yes/No DUNS # CAGE #: Veteran-Owned: Yes/No Woman-Owned: Yes/No Estimated Period of Performance/Delivery:

Signature/Date:

Printed Name:

Evaluation Criteria

FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. As prescribed in FAR 12.301(c), the following addendum is provided for this solicitation and hereby amends any language therein:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

TECHNICAL CAPABILITY - An offeror’s quotation will be considered technically acceptable if it is 95 to 98% bio-based propylene glycol for boiler systems heat transfer fluid, premixed with <5% corrosion inhibitors, dyed green, and pre-diluted with< 5% deionized water to a freeze protection of -60 degrees F, and meet USDA certified bio-based standard. Quotes must be for bulk delivery in the amount of 3,000 gallons. Quotations that do not meet these requirements will be considered unacceptable and therefore under the evaluation process will not be considered for award.

PRICE - price will be evaluated on a comparative basis amongst all received quotations and the Government's estimate.

Clauses and Provisions

FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with alternate I applies to this acquisition;

the offeror verifies by submission of their offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation.

FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition; the following checked clauses are hereby included by reference:

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52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards ✖

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment ✖

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside ✖

52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside✖

52.222-3, Convict Labor✖

52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies✖

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities ✖

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity ✖

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities ✖

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking Persons✖

52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products✖

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving ✖

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases✖

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management✖

The provisions and clauses listed below have been determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices. All provisions and clauses are available at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

The following provisions and clauses are hereby included by full text or by reference as prescribed:

52.204-7, System for Award Management 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law 52.225-25, Prohibition on contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran -- Representation and Certification 52.247-34, F.o.b Destination (as applicable) 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials 252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support 252.211-7003, Item Identification & Valuation (supplies & services furnishing of supplies, unless 211.274-2(b) apply) 252.215-7008, Only One Offer ( >SAT; Exception at DFARS 215.371-4) 252.223-7008, Prohibition on Hexavalent Chromium (supplies, maintenance, and repair; exception DFARS 252.223-7304) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and balance of Payments Program (exceptions at DFARS 225.1101(2)(i); don't use with DFARS 252.225-7021 or DFARS 252.225-7036) 252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006, Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items

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252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman 5352.201-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substance

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