B08_Solicitation_P17PS03020_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION

RFQ P17PS03020

Provide, Deliver, and Dispense Bulk Fuels to Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Park Service contemplates award of up to three (3) Requirements contracts to the Quoter(s) whose quote represents the best value and is most advantageous to the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation P17PS03020 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-94, 2005-95 effective January 19, 2017, and are available in full text through Internet access at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

2. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 324110. This opportunity is set-aside 100% for Small Businesses. The small business size standard is 1,500 employees.

3. The nonmanufacturer rule is not applicable to this procurement.

B. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT. The complete Specifications and Description for this opportunity is found in Attachment 1, titled “DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS - PROVIDE, DELIVER AND DISPENSE BULK FUELS to Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901.” Below is a brief summary.

1. The product to be provided, delivered and dispensed under this requirements contract are the following bulk fuel types which are to be delivered to one address/location at Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas:

a. Regular Unleaded Gasoline (Conventional 87)

b. E-85 (Flex Fuel)

c. ULS #2 Dyed Diesel (Off Road)

2. Due to the possibility that not all sources are able to provide all fuel types, and to maximize opportunities for small business concerns, the contract award possibilities from this solicitation are as follows:

a. One contract awarded to one Vendor to provide all three bulk fuel types and requirements;

OR

b. Two contracts awarded; that is, one contract awarded to a Vendor to provide two of the bulk fuel types, AND, one contract awarded to a second Vendor to provide one of the bulk fuel types; OR

c. Three contracts awarded; one contract awarded to each of three vendors to provide one bulk fuel type per vendor.

3. Delivery Locations / Tank Sizes / Quantity

a. The three fuel tanks where fuels are to be delivered are located at Hot Springs National Park, Maintenance Division, 631 Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901.

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b. Access limitations prohibit 18-Wheeled Tankers from accessing and delivering to the site.

Prior to quoting on this opportunity, Vendor should verify the fuel delivery vehicles that will be used to deliver the product(s) are able to safely access and navigate the site for delivery and dispensing.

c. The tanks are Convault above-ground tanks. Their size is 500 gallons each.

d. Based on prior years’ purchasing data, average annual gallonage for the three fuel types are:

(1) Regular Unleaded Gasoline (Conventional 87) 5,900 gallons

(2) E-85 (Flex Fuel) 3,500 gallons

(3) ULS #2 Dyed Diesel (Off Road) 1,900 gallons

The Government offers no guarantees that similar annual quantities will be realized.

Quantities may or may not exceed the amounts indicated above.

e. The total amount of fuels to be purchased during the term of the contract (base and option years combined) shall not exceed $150,000.

4. Contract award is anticipated to be made between mid and late October 2017. The contract shall be for a BASE period of one year from the date of award, with four (4) one-year OPTIONS available.

Options are not guaranteed and shall be exercised at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

5. In addition to this Combined Synopsis Solicitation, consisting of three (3) pages, additional documents included in this solicitation are:

a. Attachment 1 – Description and Specifications; consisting of 5 pages.

b. Attachment 2 – Vendor’s Price Schedule; consisting of 4 pages.

c. Attachment 3 – Technical and Financial Capability Statement; consisting of 3 pages.

d. Attachment 4 – Instructions for Submission of Quotation; consisting of 3 pages.

e. Contract Clauses and Provisions; consisting of 27 pages.

[The attached clauses and provisions include all clauses and provisions required by FAR 12.603 (c)(2)]

C. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. Quoters must review and comply with the FAR Provisions or Clauses included with this Combined Synopsis Solicitation which are applicable to this acquisition, along with the Attachments included in this RFQ. The full text of referenced clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

D. QUESTIONS. Quoters may request an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, or its attachments by contacting Kathryn Logsdon, Contracting Officer, by phone at (217) 391-3225, or by e-mail at kathryn_logsdon@nps.gov Questions are to be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. central time on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

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E. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES. Refer to Attachment 4 – Instructions for Submission of Quotation for complete instructions for quote submission. Quotes are to be submitted via e-mail so they are received by the Contracting Officer NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. CENTRAL TIME ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2017.

Faxed quotes will not be considered. The e-mail addresses where quotes are to be sent is:

kathryn_logsdon@nps.gov

F. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

1. Simplified Acquisition evaluation procedures pursuant to FAR Part 13, will be applied in the evaluation of quotations received. Only those quotes deemed responsive will be evaluated. Failure to submit the information called for in this solicitation may render the quote nonresponsive.

2. The full details for EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD are found under the attached “Clauses and Provisions”.

G. POINTS OF CONTACT: The point of contact for this combined synopsis solicitation is:

Kathryn M. Logsdon, Contracting Officer NPS Missouri MABO 413 S. 8th Street Springfield, Illinois 62701 Phone: (217) 391-3225 Email: kathryn_logsdon@nps.gov mailto:kathryn_logsdon@nps.gov