FAR 13.5 - Solicitation SPE605-23-R-0213.pdf

SOLICATION

SPE605-23-R-0213

1. This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation being provided; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. This opportunity is UNRESTRICTED and NAICS 324110 size standards applies (1500), the contract resulting from this procurement will be a Requirements Contract with Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FP/EPA).

Taxes are excluded; the solicitation SPE60523R0213 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

3. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were provided in full text. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 effective June 2, 2023, and Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD) effective 02/2023 and Defense Logistics Agency Procurement Instruction (DEPI) 06/2023, and Yellow Procurement Flash 2022-0075, DLA Energy EPA Ceiling Percentage Levels for Cryogenics, Natural Gas and Refined Products for 2022-2024. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its offer. DPAS rating for potential award is DO. The text of the referenced clause and provision in this solicitation may be accessed electronically in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/ and https://www.acquisition.gov/dlad.

4. Defense Logistics Agency-Energy 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking to procure an estimated 684,000 US Gallons of Diesel Fuel (DF2), NSN: 9140-00-286-5294 and 533,000 US Gallons of Jet Fuel, Aviation (JA1), NSN 9130-00-753-5026 over a 3-year period, with one six-month extension under the same terms and condition. All responsible vendor/contractor sources may submit proposal responses, which, if timely received will be considered by the agency.

5. The period for acceptance of offers: Offerors agree to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers unless another time period is specified in an addendum.

6. Offer price should include all cost arising from performance of the contract requirement including applicable taxes and fees for which the US Government is not exempt. Offerors must submit pricing in unit/per USG format (USD/USG);

example ($0.0000/USG).

Colombia -

a. The Jet A1 base reference price is rounded to the 4th decimal place as identified in the "ESTRUCTURA DEL PRECIO DEL JET A1", published by Ecopetrol.

BASE REFERENCE PRICE EQUATION:

PMV = IP + IVA + CARBON TAX + TI =

b. The Diesel Fuel base reference price, rounded to the 4th decimal place, for the above identified items is derived by combination of the Ingreso al productor, Tarifa de Marcacion, Tarifa de Transporte por Poliducto (), Margen plan de continuidad, Impuesto global, Impuesto a las ventas, Sobretasa, Margen minorista, and the Transporte planta de abasto a Est. de servicio. As published in the ‘ESTRUCTURAS DE PRECIOS DE COMBUSTIBLES LIQUIDOS VIGENTES A PARTIR”, under the heading A.C.P.M., in Ecopetrol publication. The Base Reference Price for all Diesel items are below:

Line Item Product Country Base Reference Date Base Reference Price

0001 Jet Fuel, Aviation Colombia July 24, 2023 $2.7947 0002 Diesel Colombia July 24, 2023 $2.1828 0003 Diesel Colombia July 24, 2023 $2.1828 0004 Jet Fuel, Aviation Colombia July 24, 2023 $2.7947 0005 Diesel Mexico July 24, 2023 $2.4540

7. Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021). Offerors should thoroughly read and understand the terms and conditions contained in the solicitation. Failure to provide any information requested in the solicitation may render an offer unacceptable and preclude it from any further consideration. Offerors should ensure that the information contained in their offer is factual, accurate, and complete.

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/dlad

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

Diesel Fuel (DF2) (NSN: 9140-00-286-5294) and Jet Fuel, Aviation (JA1) (NSN: 9130-00-753-5026) as defined by Solicitation Provision C16.18-2 Diesel Fuel Specification and Solicitation Provision C16.09 Jet Fuel, Aviation Specification (See Attachment-B). All interested vendors shall provide proposals for the following:

SUPPLIES:

Line Item Product Description Quantity Unit Price

(USD/USG)

Total Price

(USD)

0001 Jet Fuel Aviation (JA1)

NSN:9130-00-753-5026

311,000 USG

0002 Diesel Fuel (DF2)

NSN:9140-00-286-5294

458,000 USG

0003 Diesel Fuel (DF2)

NSN:9140-00-286-5294

1,000 USG

0004 Jet Fuel Aviation (JA1)

NSN:9130-00-753-5026

222,000 USG

0005 Diesel Fuel (DF2)

NSN:9140-00-286-5294

225,000 USG

LINE ITEM NARRATIVE:

Item: 0001 Quantity: 311,000.000 UoM: UG6

Period of Performance: 12/01/2023-09/30/2026 Escalator: Ecopetrol Base-Ref: 7/24/2023 Base-Price: $2.7947

NSN Delivery Identification State

9130-007535026 (JA1) CDFCPTFERN - CAPT LUIS FERNANDO GOMEZ N

TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION

Delivery Address: Carretera 45 NO 22D VILLAVICENCIO 99999

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP6562 FP6562

Name Phone

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

TANK TRUCK

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location

1 115000 ABOVE GROUND TANK(S) 04°04'34.N 073°33'46.W

1 175000 ABOVE GROUND TANK(S) 04°04'34.N 073°33'46.W

Delivery Hours: 0800 THRU 1700HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY

Delivery Notes: Adapter Type COUPLER Size 3 INCHES Meter Type COUNTER Hose Length 2 INCHES by 75 FEET or 1 and a HALF INCH by 100 FEET 137th SOW JA1 requirement is 237,500 gallons of JA1. Delivery frequency is approximately 11,000 gallons twice a month.

Item: 0002 Quantity: 458,000.000 UoM: UG6 Period of Performance: 12/01/2023-09/30/2026 Escalator: Ecopetrol Base-Ref: 7/24/2023 Base-Price: $2.1828

NSN Delivery Identification State

9140-002865294 (DF2) CDWLAMACTT - LA MACARENA

DIESEL FUEL

Delivery Address: XR W3PT USMILGP COLOMBIA BOGOTA 0 99999

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

ARMY W81XHB W81XHB

Name Phone

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

TANK TRUCK

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location

1 10000 BELOW GROUND TANK

4 5000 BELOW GROUND TANK

Delivery Hours: 0700 THRU 1600HRS 7 DAYS INCLUDING HOLIDAY

Item: 0003 Quantity: 1,000.000 UoM: UG6 Period of Performance: 12/01/2023-09/30/2026 Escalator: Ecopetrol Base-Ref: 7/24/2023 Base-Price: $2.1828

NSN Delivery Identification State

9140-002865294 (DF2) CDFCAPTLUI - CAPT LUIS FERNANDO GOMEZ N 50

DIESEL FUEL

Delivery Address: Carretera 45 NO 22D Villavicencio 50 99999

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF W80LHL W80LHL

Name Phone

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

DRUMS

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location

2 55 DRUM(S) 04 04'34.N 073 33'46.W

Delivery Hours: 0800 THRU 1700HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY

Item: 0004 Quantity: 222,000.000 UoM: UG6 Period of Performance: 12/01/2023-09/30/2026 Escalator: Ecopetrol Base-Ref: 07/24/2023 Base-Price: $2.7947

NSN Delivery Identification State

9130-007535026 (JA1) CDFCAPTLUI - CAPT LUIS FERNANDO GOMEZ N 50

TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION

Delivery Address: Carretera 45 NO 22D Villavicencio 50 99999

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF W80LHL W80LHL

Name Phone

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

TANK TRUCK W

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location

1 115000 ABOVE GROUND TANK(S) 04°04'34.N 073°33'46.W

1 175000 ABOVE GROUND TANK(S) 04°04'34.N 073°33'46.W

Delivery Hours: 0800 THRU 1700HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY

Delivery Notes: Deliver 2 x 20K gals of JA1 to Apiay AB monthly, Delivery POC Pedro Rivero, +57 320-493-2988, Pedro.Rivero@cbridgeinc.com

Item: 0005 Quantity: 225,000.000 UoM: UG6 Period of Performance: 12/01/2023-09/30/2026 Escalator: Platts OPR No. 2 US Gulf Waterborne Base-Ref: 07/24/2023 Base-Price: $2.4540

NSN Delivery Identification State

9140-002865294 (DF2) CDFHERMEXI – HERMOSILLO-MEXICO SON

DIESEL FUEL

Delivery Address: BAM 18 Carr. A Bahia de Kino KM 7.5 Colonia La Manga SON 83220

Service Code Delivery DODAAC Ordering Office DODAAC

USAF FP4808 FP4808

Name Phone

JOSEPH MANGUM 757-225-7571

Mode Receipt % Max Parcel Min Parcel FOB Restriction

TANK WAGON

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location

1 6200 BLADDER(S)

mailto:Pedro.Rivero@cbridgeinc.com

Delivery Hours: 0800 THRU 1500HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY

Delivery Notes: Metered Tickets Required Cam Lock 2Inches Storage ContainersBLADDERs Directly feeds 2 generators.

- Plan on resupply monthly of about 4K gallons.

- Request gas station/over the wing type nozzle

- Truck w/pump required.

5K Fuel bladder has a 2" camlock for receiving fuel.

- SDS required to be provided each delivery

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BASIS FOR AWARD:

The Government will award a Fixed Priced contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the requirements in this Request for Proposals (RFP) will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. A best value award will be made based upon the following factors: Technical, and Price.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services and related addenda apply to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of the provision are as follows: The significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance are: 1. Technical specifications, and 2. Price. The contract award will be offered to the best value offer made to the Government, considering technical proposal, and price.

Award shall be made to the offeror, whose proposal, is evaluated as the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA). The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement listed in Attachment-B, and (2) price. The government will evaluate offers based on the following evaluation criteria:

The following factors and sub-factors will be used to determine technical acceptability:

Factor #1 - Technical Capability of the Item Offered. All Jet Fuel, Aviation Products shall conform to ASTM D1655 and Diesel Fuel for Colombia and Mexico shall conform to ASTM D975.

Subfactor #1 – Ability of Item to Meet Required Specifications – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, offerors proposal must at a minimum, provide an item whose specifications meets or exceed the required item specifications. (Ref: specifications provided in Attachment-B).

Subfactor #2 – Ability to Obtain Import License – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor offerors must possess valid/current operating certificate, permits, or equivalent license required to operate in the prescribed jurisdiction. The offerors shall provide (included) a copy of their approved permits/ license/ certificates with their proposal.

Subfactor #3 – Supply Commitment – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor offerors must with their proposal, provide a copy of their supplier commitment letter/certificate for the full-requirement quantity with a Certificate of Analysis (COA). The commitment must reference this solicitation.

Subfactor #4 – Transportation Agreements – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, offerors must with their proposal, provide a copy of their transportation arrangement and a commitment letter/certificate or certificate of owner assets proposed for use on the requirements of this procurement.

Factor #2 – Price Proposed price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements and is consistent with the various elements of the requirement for which offered. Offerors must submit pricing in USD/USG format.

Note: The overall technical rating cannot be rated higher than the lowest subfactor rating received.

DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Electronic Funds Transfer as a means of payment will be made upon receipt and acceptance of all products through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES: In paragraph

(a) and (b) of 52.212-5, the following clauses FAR 52.222-50, 52.203-13, 52.203-15, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.209-10, 52.223-18, 52.225-5, 52.225-13, 52.225-26, 52.232-33 and 52.233-3.

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference:

CLAUSE DESCRIPTION

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms & Conditions Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms & Condition Required to Implement Statues or Executive Order Commercial Item FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities FAR 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions FAR 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor Of Offeror FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguard Of Covered Contractor Information Systems FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Reasonability Matters FAR 52.211-16 Variation in Quantities FAR 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency FAR 52.216-1 Types of Contract FAR 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment FAR 52.216-18 Ordering FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations FAR 52.216-21 Requirements FAR 52.229-6 Taxes Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data FAR 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations FAR52.233-2 Service Of Protest FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies – Fixed Price FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B Destination

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FAR 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistle Blower Rights DFARS 252.203-7003 Agency Office of The Inspector General DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating To Compensation Of Former DOD Officials DFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice Of Authorized Disclosure Of Information For Litigation Support DFARA 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services Representation Basic DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition On The Acquisition Of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment Or Services -

Representation

DFARS 252.205-7000 PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS

DFARS 252.209-7002 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by Foreign Government DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontractors With Firms That Are Owned Or Controlled By The Government Of A Country That Is A

State Sponsor Of Terrorism DFARS 252.222-7007 Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking In Persons DFARS 252.225-7020 Trade Agreement Certificates -Basic DFARS 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States DFARS 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English DFARS 252.225-7050 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

DFARS 252.225-7974 Representation Regarding Business Operations With The Maduro Regimen

DFARS 252.225-7975 Additional Access To Contractor And Subcontractor Records (Deviation 2020-O0001) DFARS 252.225-7987 Requirements For Contractor Personnel Performing In USSOUTHCOM Area Of Responsibility

(Deviation 2014-00016) DFARS 252.225-7993 Prohibition on Providing Funds to the Enemy DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data – Commercial Items DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive Of Taxes Or Duties DFARS 252.233-7001 Choices of Law Overseas DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment Of Claims (Overseas) DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modification DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts For Commercial Items DFARS 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving Report DFARS 252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, infrastructure/Equipment for military operations DFARS 252.247-7003 Pass-through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea DFARS 252.247-7001 Price Adjustment DLAD 52.233-9000 Agency Protest DLAD 52.233-9001 Disputes Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution

THIS SOLICITATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A – Special Instructions Attachment B – Quality Assurance Provisions (C-QAPS & E- QAPS) Attachment C –Fillable Clauses Attachment D – Fuel Source Data Sheet Attachment E – DLA Energy Provision & Clauses Attachment F – Pricing Sheet

SOLICITATION DUE AND CLOSING DATE:

This solicitation closes for receipt of offers on 15 September 2023 at 4:30pm, Fort Belvoir, VA time.

Completed and signed proposals shall be submitted via email to Byron.Phillips@dla.mil and Matthew.Womer@dla.mil. It is recommended that you submit your proposals no later than 5:00 PM the day before the closing date.

Please complete all Fill-In clauses in Attachment-C of this solicitation and return with the signed proposal on or before the closing date.

QUESTIONS:

Telephonic (verbal) questions Will Not be addressed. Offerors may submit questions to the Contracting Officer in writing, via email to Byron Phillips, Byron.Phillips@dla.mil and Matthew Womer at Matthew.Womer@dla.mil on or before 4:30pm Fort Belvoir, VA Time, 31 August 2023. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be consolidated and answered via an official Question and Answer (Q&A) amendment to the solicitation.

The points of contact for this solicitation are: Byron Phillips, Email: Byron.Phillips@dla.mil or Matthew Womer, Email: Matthew.Womer@dla.mil.

mailto:Byron.Phillips@dla.mil mailto:Matthew.Womer@dla.mil mailto:Byron.Phillips@dla.mil mailto:Matthew.Womer@dla.mil mailto:Byron.Phillips@dla.mil mailto:Matthew.Womer@dla.mil