RFQ Cope North 24 24Q0266_FINAL.pdf

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; quotes 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 Fixed-Price Requirements Type Contract. The solicitation SPE60524Q0266 is issued as a Request for Quote (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) 2023-06 dated 4 December 2023, and Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD) effective 02/2023 and Defense Logistics Agency Procurement Instruction (DEPI) 11/2023. 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 is seeking to procure an estimated 114,000 US Gallons of Jet Fuel, Aviation (JA1), NSN 9130-00-753-5026 over a 2-week period. All responsible vendor/contractor sources may submit quote 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 60 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).

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

CLIN 0001 – The contractor shall provide, under line item 0001:

114,000 USG of JA1 (NSN: 9130-00-753-5026 as defined by Attachment B- Quality Assurance Provisions C- QAPS) delivered by Tank Truck w/ Pump to:

Tinian International Airport Tinian Island 99999

REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 5-16 February 2024

Delivery will be f.o.b. destination.

No. of Tanks Capacity Type Tank Location

1 50,000 BLADDER(S)

Delivery Mode Notes: TTWP - Tank Truck w/Pump & Meter Adapter (type): CAMLOCK Size: 4 INCHES

Delivery Hours: 0800-1200/1300-1700 MONDAY-FRIDAY

Delivery Notes:

Special access required.

Multi-modal delivery requested: Fuel will be offloaded from commercial vendor's owned or leased barge into United States Air Force (USAF) R-11’s; vendor is required to supply an adapter to the R-11, which has a Single Point Receptacle as the connection.

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

Delivery Ticket Notes: Metered delivery tickets required.

Total JA1 fuel requirement is 114,000 gallons at Tinian International Airport.

- Vendor supplied ISOtainers and must be cleaned to store aviation fuel prior to delivery.

- The initial fuel delivery will be 12x 6000 gallon ISOtainers on 5-Feb-2024 of 72,000 gallons. A second delivery is anticipated of 7x 6000 gal ISOtainers with 42,000 gallons and removing the empties on 10 Feb 2024.

- A certificates of analysis (CoA) showing quantity, grade, API, and temp, and complete fuel specification according to current MIL STD-3004 for Jet A-1 with SDA at the time of deliveries. ISOtainers must be fitted with a single point receptacle (SPR) and provide 2 X Adapter Camlock Coupling (3 inch F-To-4 inch M).

- Vendor will be required to reconstitute all empty ISOtainers and potential disposition of residual fuel.

- On or around 16 Feb 2024 all ISOtainer will be picked up and removed.

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 Quotes (RFQ) 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 offer, and price.

Award shall be made to the offeror, whose offer, is evaluated as the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA).

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.

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

Subfactor #2 – Supply Commitment – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor offerors must with their offer, 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 #3 – Transportation Agreements – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, offerors must with their offer, 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. VENDORS ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND FEES ARE INCLUDED IN THEIR

QUOTED PRICES.

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 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

Vendors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items with its quotation. A printout from sam.gov is acceptable.

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. In paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-5, the following apply:

FAR 52.209-6, 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.223- 18, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34.

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 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor Of Offeror FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguard Of Covered Contractor Information Systems FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a Bytedance Covered Application FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Reasonability Matters FAR 52.211-16 Variation in Quantities FAR 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities FAR 52.216-18 Ordering FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations FAR 52.216-21 Requirements FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan 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 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 252.203-7005 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 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System 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 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DFARS 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, 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 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea DLAD 5452.233-9001 Disputes Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution

THIS SOLICITATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A – Special Instructions Attachment B – Quality Assurance Provisions (C-QAPS) Attachment C – DLA Energy Provision & Clauses

Quotations are due NLT 4:30PM Eastern Standard Time Tuesday, 2 January 2024.

Send questions to Contract Specialist, Luis Beza-Cay at Luis.Beza-Cay@dla.mil and Katie Richardson at Mary.K.Richardson@dla.mil . Email quotations to the contract specialist and DLAEnergyFEPAA@dla.mil no later than RFQ due date/time.

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