Request_for_Quotes_(RFQ)_-_ISBEE.pdf

Solicitation No. 140A0123Q0026 Purchase & Delivery of Propane – BIA, Turtle Mountain Agency

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION:

THIS SOLICITATION IS A 100% SET-ASIDE FOR INDIAN SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC

ENTERPRISES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUY INDIAN ACT (25 U.S.C. 47). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Subpart 16.5, Indefinite-Delivery Contracts. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; therefore, a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Great Plains Regional Office intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment Requirements Contract in response to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Purchase & Delivery of Propane for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Turtle Mountain Agency in Belcourt, North Dakota. The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-01. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 324110 and the small business size standard is 1,500 employees.

PRICE SCHEDULE: The quoted pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state, local and tribal taxes) plus all other costs pertinent to the performance of this purchase order.

Please complete the following pricing schedule utilizing your most competitive and reasonable rate:

00010: Purchase & Delivery of Propane (see attached Statement of Work)

54,784 gallons (estimated) x $_______________ per gallon = $________________ total

PURPOSE OF THE CONTRACT: Purchase & Delivery of Propane for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Turtle Mountain Agency in Belcourt, North Dakota. The contractor shall provide services according to the attached Statement of Work.

STATEMENT OF WORK: SEE ATTACHED.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance shall be 12 months, beginning March 10, 2023, or the day after the award date, whichever occurs later.

INVOICE SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT: The Contractor shall comply with the DOI clause entitled “Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)” located in the Provisions and Clauses attachment.

TRIBAL TAXES, REQUIREMENTS AND/OR RESTRICTIONS: Quoters are responsible for contacting the tax authorities and tribe or tribal organization involved with regard to any requirements regarding state taxes, tribal taxes, royalties and/or other applicable tribal laws or ordinances. Any costs associated with this section shall be included in the contractor’s quote. The contractor is responsible for contacting the Office of the Tribal Tax commission and the Office of Tribal Labor relations for tribal taxes and Indian Preference employment information and the current state tax rate. Current available information is identified below:

Turtle Mtn. Band of Chippewa TERO Director P.O. Box 900 Belcourt, ND 58316 Phone:701-477-2663 Fax:701-477-5134

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: All quoters must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, be registered and active in the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov, and have completed their SAM Representations and Certifications online in order to be eligible for award of the contemplated contract. Please include your active UEI number with your quote.

https://www.sam.gov/

Solicitation No. 140A0123Q0026 Purchase & Delivery of Propane – BIA, Turtle Mountain Agency

QUOTE SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Quote submissions must include the following items:

1. Complete SF-1449 - Sections 17a (include UEI number), 30a, 30b, and 30c;

2. Complete Price Schedule – see above;

3. Past performance information, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items. Provide contract numbers and point of contact name, telephone number, and email address; and

4. Complete provisions 52.204-26 and 1452.280-4, and clauses 52.216-2 and 1452.280-2, located within the Provisions & Clauses attachment. ONLY if applicable, complete provision 52.204-24.

Award will be based on the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) quote received that is determined to be fair and reasonable. A contract will be awarded to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who offers the best value to include past experience and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the past experience and/or technical superiority outweighs the price difference.

QUOTES FOR THE ABOVE SHALL BE E-MAILED DIRECTLY TO: Madisen Bourland, Contract Specialist at Madisen.Bourland@bia.gov. Quotes must be received by 4:00 PM Central Time on March 3, 2023.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE SOLICITATION NO. IN YOUR EMAIL SUBJECT LINE.

Please send all communication, including questions and comments on the solicitation, by email to Madisen.Bourland@bia.gov.

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