Sources Sought - NOAA Auke Bay Lab Fuel Purchase.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Auke Bay Laboratories (ABL) 2022‐2027 Fuel Purchases

Submission deadline: 29 June 2022 Proposed Period of Performance: 01 August 2022 – 31 July 2027

(Base + 4 option years)

The information provided will be used to inform potential acquisition strategies and to support a determination about whether or not to set‐aside the acquisition. This is a request for information (RFI) only and is not a solicitation for a contract or grant award. It is not a request for proposals, and it does not obligate the government in any way. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with the information submitted in response to this request. This RFI does not obligate the government to reimburse any costs associated with the preparation and/or submission of this information. Nor does this RFI guarantee that the government will issue a request for proposal or award a contract for supplies or services.

Required Supplies:

This request for information is issued to identify potential sources to supply fuel to the AFSC ABL. Fuel will be delivered to two primary addresses.

250 Egan Blvd, Juneau, AK 99801. Fuel will be used for the following purposes:

Two 500 gallon above ground storage tanks utilized for building heat. These tanks shall be filled with heating fuel Number 2 or DS2. These tanks shall be placed on a “keep full” delivery schedule to ensure that the buildings are without fuel, especially during the winter season. We anticipate up to 10,000 gallons annually for this purpose. The vendor shall provide a 24hr call out number in the event the fuel runs out so that the government can contact them for an emergency delivery.

Vessel Fueling, the government utilizes an Alaska Department of Fish and Game research vessel to transport fuel three times annually to our research station at Little Port Walter. The vessel will utilize 1,000 gallons of fuel (DS2) for itself, and up to 9,000 gallons of fuel (DS2) to be delivered to our research station. We anticipate this need to total 30,000 gallons annually. Fuel will need to be delivered via tanker truck to the vessel. The hose reel on the tanker truck should have approximately 100 feet of hose to ensure that the vendor has enough fuel hose to reach the vessel without driving onto the dock because of weight limitations.

17109 Point Lena Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801. Fuel will be used for the following purposes:

It is anticipated that we shall need no more than 1,000 gallons of fuel (DS2) annually at this location.

However, if there is a problem with the building’s primary heating system, the boiler will be started and additional fuel delivery will be required.

TSMRI has two fuel tanks. The primary fuel tank is a 10,000 gallon above ground storage tank that provides fuel to the emergency generator and backup boilers.

The secondary fuel tank is a 350 gallon fuel pod utilized to fuel equipment.

Information Requested:

Capability statement – Please provide a capability statement that shows your firm’s capability to provide the supplies described above, including compliance with the required delivery location/schedule.

Company information and points of contact – Name, address, CAGE, business size, and point of contact email.