SPE60520R0209 ^ Combine Synopsis Solicitation ULSD.pdf

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation been provided; proposals 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 Requirements-Type contract with Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment.

Taxes are excluded; the solicitation SPE60520R0209 issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).

3. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. This notice incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-04 effective January 15, 2020, and Defense Logistics Agency Directive (DLAD). 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 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking to procure an estimated 3,360,000 US Gallons of Diesel Fuel, (ULSD), NSN:9140-01-556-9156 All responsible vendor/contractor sources may submit proposal responses, which, if timely received will be considered by the agency.

5. The period for acceptance of offers: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

6. Offer price should include all cost arising from performance of the contract including applicable taxes and fees.

Offerors must submit pricing in unit/per USG format; example ($0.0000/USG). The Base Reference Price (BRP) is $1.833554 and the BRP date is 01 November 2019 utilizing Plattts ULSD 10ppms FOB MED CARGO prior monthly average for this requirement.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (NSN:9140-01-556-9156) as defined by Solicitation Provision C16.67-2 Diesel Fuel Specification (See Attachment-B). All interested vendors shall provide proposals for the following:

Supplies:

Line Item Description Quantity Unit Price

(USD/USG)

Total Price

(USD)

0001 Diesel Fuel Ultra Low Sulfur (ULSD)

10PPM, NSN:9140-01-556-9156

3,360,000

Place of Delivery: Agadez, Niger Address: Mano Dayak International Airport Postal Code: Niger Country: Africa

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 Proposal (RFP) 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.

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

The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items 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 proposal, and price.

Award shall be made to the offeror, whose proposal, is evaluated as the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA). The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical capability factor "meeting or exceeding the requirement listed in Attachment-B, (2) price. The government will evaluate offers based on the following evaluation criteria:

The following factors and sub-factors will be used to determine technical acceptability:

Factor #1-Technical Capability of the Item Offered

Subfactor #1 – Ability of Item to Meet Required Specifications – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, proposal must at a minimum, demonstrate item specifications that meet or exceed the required item specifications. Provide specifications that meet or exceed those provided in Attachment-B.

Subfactor #2 – Ability to Obtain Import License – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor offerors must possess valid/current operating certificate, permits, or equivalent license required to operate in the prescribed jurisdiction (i.e., Nigerien State and Ministry of Energy and Petroleum). The offeror shall provide (included) a copy of the approved license/ certificates with their proposal.

Subfactor #3 – Supply Commitment – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor offerors must with their proposal, provide a copy of their supplier commitment letter/certificate for the full-requirement quantity with a Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Subfactor #4 – Transportation Agreements – In order to receive a rating of “acceptable” for this subfactor, offerors must with their proposal, provide a copy of their transportation arrangement and a commitment letter/certificate or certificate of owner assets proposed for use on the requirement of this procurement.

Factor #2 – Price

Proposed price should reflect a clear understanding of the requirements, is consistent with the various elements of the offer.

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 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS: In paragraph (a) and (b) of 52.212-5, the following clauses applies: FAR 52.222-50, 52.203-6, 52.203-13, 52.203-15, 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.209-6, 52.209-9, 52.209-10;

52.223-18, 52.225-5, 52.225-13, 52.225-26, 52.232-33 and 52.233-3.

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 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency FAR 52.216-1 Types of Contract FAR 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment FAR 52.216-18 Ordering FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations FAR 52.216-21 Requirements FAR 52.229-6 Taxes Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy FAR 52.246.2 Inspection of Supplies – Fixed Price DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DFARS 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country DFARS 252.209-7002 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country DFARS 252.222-7007 Representation Regarding Combating Trafficking In Persons DFARS 252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificates DFARS 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States DFARS 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English DFARS 252.225-7050 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of

Terrorism DFARS 252.225-7993 Prohibition on Providing Funds to the Enemy DFARS 252.225-7980 Contractor Personnel Performing in the United States Africa Command Area of Responsibility DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data – Commercial Items DFARS 252.233-7001 Choices of Law Overseas 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 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DFARS 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving Report DFARS 252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, infrastructure/Equipment for military operations DFARS 252.247-7003 Pass-through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea DFARS 252.247-7001 Price Adjustment DLAD 52.233-9000 Agency Protest DLAD 52.233-9001 Disputes Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A – Special Notes / Special Instructions Attachment B – Quality Assurance Provisions (C-QAPS & E- QAPS) Attachment C – Fillable Clauses Attachment D – Fuel Sourcing Data Sheet Attachment E – System Roles Request and Instructions Attachment F – DLA Energy Provision & Clauses

SOLICITATION DUE AND CLOSING DATE:

This solicitation closes for receipt of offers on 6 April 2020 at 1:00 PM, Fort Belvoir, VA time. Completed and signed proposals shall be submitted via Offer Entry Tool (OET) and additionally can be submitted electronically via email to DLAEnergyFEPBA@dla.mil. It is recommended that you submit your proposals no later than 5:00 PM the day before the closing date.

Please complete all Fill-In clauses in Attachment-C of this solicitation and return with the signed proposal on or before the closing date.

QUESTIONS:

Telephonic (verbal) questions Will Not be addressed. Offerors may submit questions to the Contracting Officer in writing, via email to Tonya Sterling at tonya.sterling@dla.mil on or before 4:30pm DST, 30 March 2020. All responses to questions, which may affect offers, will be consolidated and answered via an official Question and Answer (Q&A) amendment to the solicitation.

The point(s) of contact for this solicitation is: Delecia Bell, Email: delecia.bell@dla.mil or Tonya Sterling, Email:

tonya.sterling@dla.mil.

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