Amendment-0001.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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SPE600

DLA Energy 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Suite 4950 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222

SPE600-17-R-0208

SPE600-17-R-0208

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Solicitation SP0600-1 -R-020 Amendment 0001

SPE600-17-R-0208-0001

Attachment 1 (Questions and Answers)

1. If we have already started the process of registering in JCCS, and are awaiting approval, will we still be eligible for contract award?

Answer: No. All interested Offerors shall conform to the required submission in accordance to page 4 of 87 and Offeror must be approved before a contract may be potential issued. Approval is dependent on the information provided. To confirm the Offeror’s status it is highly encouraged that they coordinate with the JCCS (the listed email and or phone number provided when registering) about their submission status. Please note that having a JCCS number DOES NOT mean the Offeror is qualified; that number is provided as a point of reference. Offeror’s who are not approved, prior to award, shall not be considered for award and will be deemed not responsible.

2. In regards to the mentioned solicitation for Direct Fuel supply to US Embassy in Kabul, Are UK based companies requires to have a JCCS registration to be eligible for award?

Answer: Yes. All Offerors shall register regardless of country of origin.

3. Per pg 47 of the solicitation, Afghanistan is not listed as a Qualifying Country. Based on this information, can an Afghanistan Country bid on this requirement?

Answer: Yes. No business is restricted from submitting an offer due to their country of origin.

“Qualifying Country”, as it is referenced under DFARS 252.225-7021, is specific, ONLY to, the product being provided and that products origin.

4. Do the Turkish companies need to be registered in JCCS and have Installation Access eligibility to be eligible for Contract Award?

Answer: Please reference number 2 above

5. Are there any restrictions on the supply sources (countries)?

Answer: It is the Offeror’s responsibility to understand DFARS 252.225-7021 and address FAR 52.212-3 accordingly. The US U.S. Government will evaluate offers in accordance to DFARS 252.225-7021 and FAR 52.212-3 and if the Offeror has addressed an unqualified country and/or designated country they may not be considered for award.

6. Can the prime contractor utilize a partnering company´s past performance references for this tender?

Answer: No. Prime contractors/Offerors carry the burden of representing their contract/company as its own entity and should not depend on the actions of a potential partner/sub-contractor to define the Offerors capability. Offer can incorporate a potential partner/sub-contractor capabilities as part of how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements of the solicitation.

7. Are there restricted sources for this tender?

Answer: Please reference number 5

8. Are the volumes stated are for the base period only?

Answer: The volumes are an estimated quantity based on the period of performance listed on page 11 of the solicitation.

9. Are there cloud and pour point restrictions on the diesel for winter and summer?

Answer: Product delivered shall conform to, in this case diesel, clause C16.18-2. Offeror can submit an exception for alternate testing with their proposal.

10. Is Octane level of 92 is acceptable on this contract?

Answer: Product delivered shall conform to, in this case Gasoline Automotive, Unleaded, Regular, clause C16.69.1. Offeror can submit an exception for alternate testing with their proposal.

11. If the PPQ is not returned by the previous contracting office of a prime contractor to DLA E, it is out of the control of the contractor who submitted the PPQ. For example the contractor submits the PPQ to a previous contract office of a prime contractor for works completed in the past and that prime contractor is now bidding this same tender. The prime contractor will usually not respond to the contractor´s PPQ request and this creates an unfair advantage of blocking the PPQ submission.

Therefore, is it acceptable to submit the PPQ (unsigned) within our past performance volume to DLA E of this proposal so that DLA E can verify the past performance completed? Or maybe if we submit a copy of the contract to prove the past performance.

Answer: All Offerors shall be evaluated against FAR 52.212-2. Concerning this question, please see the “Note” under the Performance evaluation.

12. Are there any page limit restrictions on this proposal?

Answer: There is no page restriction. However, under FAR 52.212-1, it is the Offerors responsibility to confirm that an offer has been received by the US U.S. Government. As a suggestion, as there maybe file size restrictions through electronic means, that the offer is broken up and email subject line reflecting, for example, “Email Offer 1 of 4” and so on.

It is also encouraged to ensure that the offer is relevant to the solicitation, which on occasion, will significantly reduce file sizes.

13. Can we bid with just two delivery orders as past performance?

Answer: Please see number 11

14. Are there are any restrictions on the source country for the supply of these products

Answer: Please reference number 5

15. Reference Clause B-0002 B19.02 Economic Price Adjustment (overseas) (DLA Energy JAN 2012), Sub Clause (k) Page 15 of 87 of Solicitation Document. Base Reference Prices Date January 4, 2017 are listed as below.

i. Platts Gasoline 92 RON UNL FOB Arab Gulf Cargo $ 1.453163/USG.

ii. Platts Gasoil 0.25% FOB Arab Gulf Cargo $ 1.485703/USG

Would it be possible to provide a break up details/calculation formula used for above reference?

Answer: In regards to the reference price, there is a mistake on the solicitation, which is amended as follows:

Platts Gasoline 92 RON UNL FOB Arab Gulf cargo $1.485703/USG

Platts Gasoil 0.25% FOB Arab Gulf Cargo $1.453163/USG

16. Reference Diesel Fuel (DF2) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET, SOLICITATION SPE600-17-R-0208, ATTACHMENT 5, you stated that the contractors must be prepared to supply Diesel Fuel (SPEC BS EN 590) in the estimated quantities stated in schedule. This grade of fuel is not available as a common item in the region of Afghanistan. Will DLA-E accept an alternative bid for fuels commonly found in Afghanistan?

Answer: The product shall meet the specifications identified in the solicitation. If the offeror submits product that is other than the specification identified, then they must provide an exception request.

Additionally the offeror can submit multiple proposals, but shall ensure that appropriate exception requests are filed with each proposal.

17. Reference Unleaded Automotive Gasoline (MOGAS) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY PERFORMANCE DATA SHEET, SOLICITATION SPE600-17-R-0208, ATTACHMENT 5, you stated that the contractors must be prepared to supply Unleaded, Automotive Gasoline (SPEC BS EN

228) in the estimated quantities stated in schedule. This grade of fuel is not available as a common item in the region.

Will the DLA-E accept an alternative bid for fuels commonly found in Afghanistan?

Answer: The product shall meet the specifications identified in the solicitation. If the offeror submits product that is other than the specification identified, then they must provide an exception request.

Additionally the offeror can submit multiple proposals, but shall ensure that appropriate exception requests are filed with each proposal.

18. Will DLA-E consider or accept some alternate Testing of ASTM instead of the Tests required by

EN 590?

Answer: The product shall meet the specifications identified in the solicitation. If the vendor submits product that is other than the specification identified, then they must provide an exception request.

Offeror can submit an exception for alternate testing with their proposal.

19. The price Adjustment would be limited only in cents or fraction limits? Or if the market price increase or decrease more than one dollar or few, than the price could be adjusted more than one dollar or few accordingly?

Answer: The price adjustment is based on the published price listed in the publication plus the Offeror’s margin/differential/profit and will be adjusted in like units of measurement.

20. Petroleum products are highly associated with the Price volatility- Suggest to add in the requirements for Price Volatility plan as a part of Offeror's Technical Proposal submission

Answer: (Question Unclear)

21. There are many risk factors associated with this Solicitation to perform as the requirements of Defense Logistics Agency's expectations - A strong risk management framework including the risk identification and addressing the identified risk is key and propose the risk mitigation plan.

Answer: This is the Offeror’s responsibility

22. A Security plan for transportation of commodities is highly recommended this come from vast experience as a responsible contractor operating with US Forces in Afghanistan.

Answer: This is the Offeror’s responsibility

23. Contract Clauses are very much satisfactory, however, the contract framework is requested as an addendum to this solicitation.

Answer: Question unclear and doesn’t appear relevant to this solicitation

24. Waiting time or Unloading times at the base or Camps are little ambiguous, we are requesting a clarification on the unloading or dispatching the fuel into the storage tanks at the required Sites as per The part-1 Schedule- Many prospective contractors do not comply with the hauling times and demurrage charges and respective INCO terms.

Answer: Please refer to F1.01-1 DELIVERY CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORT TRUCKS, TRUCKS AND TRAILERS, AND TANK WAGONS (DLA ENERGY JAN 2012) of the solicitation and F3 TRANSPORT TRUCK AND/OR TRUCK AND TRAILER FREE TIME AND DETENTION RATES (PC&S) (DLA ENERGY AUG 2005) incorporated per Amendment 0001.

25. INCO terms FOB Origin/FOB destination are clearly understood, Please post your valuable comments on FOB TT in the Schedule (Part-1) for the delivery locations

Answer: FOB Destination and FOB TT (Tank Truck) is the same thing.

26. Most of the Successful Offeror's firms to commence the contract will get the supply sources from the countries in accordance with GPA (Global Procurement Rules) However at the Contract closeout, they deviate and build a supply pipeline bringing Fuel from Iran at Hairatan- It is a nightmare and herculean for the U.S Contractors like [Company name redacted] to match the prices and compete with these unqualified Contractors- We would like to bring this up to your attentive notice to counteract a procedure to eliminate such restrictive operations.

Answer: Question Unclear

27. Could a contractor use other than PlattsOilgram, publication as a reference price indicator for price adjustment? If Yes? What is the criteria for other acceptable publications? From which countries?

Answer: No, the offeror shall utilize the listed publication (PlattsOilgram)

28.-An INCREASE for adjusted price would be applied upon receipt of contractor written request for the INCREASE or on/after the date on which the contracting officer verifies and validate the

INCREASE?

Answer: Increase, in the context believed to be asked, is automatically updated (when publications identified are used) and new publication price at the beginning of each month. A Awardee would not have to provide an update to pricing. It is always encouraged that pricing is monitored to ensure accuracy; more information to be provided on this after award. The margin/differential/profit will remain unchanged for the duration of any issued contract. If there are, requested changes to the margin/differential/profit, it will be addressed directly to the Contracting Officer for a decision. It is not guaranteed that the Contracting Officer will side in the favor of the Requestor and may potentially lose the contract for, potentially, a “Mistake in Bid”. Offeror’s are encouraged to understand the solicitation and its requirements when submitting offers.

29. -Are the commitments letters to be duly signed and stamped by proposed subcontractors also, If any?

Answer: No, the prime shall sign the commitment letters.

30. - Please kindly clarify using the BRP (we couldn’t find M-0001 for instructions) , Page 15 of 87 from Solicitations states as below:

(k) TABLE. The Base Reference Price (BRP) date is January 4, 2017 and the publication and BRPs to be used when submitting offers (unless using uncommon escalators- see M-0001 for instructions) are as follows:

Answer: There are no instructions for uncommon escalators as uncommon escalators will not be accepted. Solicitation will be amended to correct this error.

31. From Section B - Can the DLA please clarify the exact requirements meant by:

Note 1. U.S. Government requires capability for Pick-up and Delivery at each location Note 2.

Contractor required to make Pick-up and delivery available 24hrs 7 days a week (24/7)

Answer: The U.S. Government requires delivery to be available for each location 24 hours and 7 days a week. Additionally, the U.S. Government will need a to, at times, go to the contractors facility to pick up fuel once an order has been placed. The contractor needs to ensure that option is available to the U.S. Government.

32. (Line Items 0001-0008) What is the current average volume of fuel (by type Gasoline/Diesel) being consumed today on a basis.

Answer: This information will not be provided. Please offer on the estimated quantities provided in the solication.

33. (Line Items 0001-0008) Who is the current supplier for the delivery locations referenced in the

RFP?

Answer: This information will not be provided.

34. (Line Items 0001-0008) Are there any automated systems in place at the drop off locations that require an technical interface?

Answer: No , there are not any automated systems in place at the drop off locations that require technical interface.

35. (Line Items 0001-0008) Is the contractor responsible for security for physical security up to the point of delivery?

Answer: Yes, the contractor is responsible for security.

36. Does Contracting requires Base Access Approval for the solicitation SPE600-17-R-0208?

Yes, please refer to CENTCOM 5152.225-5916 MANDATORY ELIGIBILITY FOR

INSTALLATION ACCESS (OCT 2015)

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Attachment 2

F3 TRANSPORT TRUCK AND/OR TRUCK AND TRAILER FREE TIME AND DETENTION RATES (PC&S)

(DLA ENERGY AUG 2005)

(a) Upon arrival of Contractor's transport truck or truck and trailer, the receiving activity shall promptly designate the tanks into which the load is to be discharged. Free time will commence when the discharge hose is connected to the receiving line at the delivery point and will end when discharge is completed. The Contractor shall be paid for detention beyond free time for delays caused by the Government. A minimum of one hour free time is required.

(1) Free time for unloading a transport truck or truck and trailer (includes one hour minimum plus any additional time):

(2) Rate for detention beyond free time: __________________________________________________________.

The above will not be considered in the evaluation of offers for award except that a free time of less than one hour may render an offer unacceptable. Notwithstanding the above, the Government is entitled to at least as much free time as is allowed by the common carrier or that the Contractor normally allows its regular commercial customers, whichever is greater. Free time only applies to single-drop deliveries (it is not applicable to multiple-drop tank truck/truck and trailer deliveries or any tank wagon deliveries).

(b) Notwithstanding the above, the Government will not pay more in detention rates than the actual rate charged by the common carrier or the rate the Contractor normally charges its regular commercial customers, whichever is lower. Detention costs will be the sole responsibility of the activity incurring them and are only allowable on single drop deliveries (they are not allowable on multiple drop tank truck/truck and trailer deliveries or any tank wagon deliveries. Invoices for detention costs will be submitted by the Contractor directly to the activity receiving the product. These provisions are applicable to DLA-owned/capitalized as well as non-DLA-owned/noncapitalized products.

(c) UNLESS THE OFFEROR OTHERWISE INDICATES IN PARAGRAPHS (a)(1) AND (a)(2) ABOVE, FREE TIME

WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLIMITED AND DETENTION COSTS WILL NOT BE CHARGEABLE.