AMENDMENT 0004.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

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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)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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Augustus Patterson, Jr.

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AMENDMENT 0004

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to questions received in response to the solicitation.

A. Questions and Answers

1. Question: In the U.A.E. we use a rate for diesel as a rack rate (ADNOC https://www.adnocdistribution.ae/) , which renews every 28 days. We can provide a percentage discount off the ADNOC rate which will be yearly therefore no matter the fluctuation of the markets you will always have a stable percentage discount off the standard rate. Is that something that would be acceptable to you, rather than stating a fixed price?

Answer: In the solicitation, the escalator and the method used to determine pricing, best matches the market conditions and the product being purchased. Please see provision M-0001 - M3.01 Evaluation of Offers where Uncommon Escalators are used. Your proposed price should represent your best offer.

2. Question: I was trying to search for payment terms in the document but couldn’t find it because it says according to contract on page 37. Would you be so kind to let me know what they are, please?

Answer: The payment terms are Net 30 days.

3. Question: Would you be able to provide entry passes to the Freezones in Jebel Ali?

Answer: The awardee is responsible for obtaining all necessary passes to the delivery locations. The site

POC will assist the awardee after award.

4. Question: In section M-0001 – M3.02 EVALUATION OF OFFERS WHERE ALTERNATE ESCALATORS

ARE USED (DLA ENERGY MAR 2021) Page 99 In the M3.02 Formula of: [FPR Price – Base Reference

Price (BRP) = Margin, and then the Margin + 12- Month Avg = Offeror’s Evaluation Price], from where did you get the "12- Month Avg"? Is this from EIA.gov website or is this from the Platt website?

Answer: If the offeror proposes an alternate escalator, the 12 months average will be calculated by looking at the average monthly value for 12 months prior to the established reference date.

5. Question: All the UAE Suppliers insist on 5 % VAT (Value Added Tax), does the US government have a Tax treaty agreement between the 2 Nations, so we can refer to the agreement to avoid the 5% VAT sales taxes?

Answer: An offeror’s price should exclude any taxes. The U.S. Government does not pay any taxes. The vendor is required to determine the process to receive the applicable waivers for not paying taxes.

6. Question: Joint Contingency Contracting System - JCCS website is giving error:

Answer: This answer is directly from the JCCS HelpDesk: “Usually when someone receives a 403 Error message means that they need to contact their network administrator. There may be some firewall settings that may be preventing them from accessing the network.”

7. Question: Does DLA Energy Grant any of the followings - (FAR 32.000 et al):

a) Loan guarantees, advance payments, and progress payments based on costs;

b) Contract funding, including the use or reference to private financing of the awarded contract.

c) Contract Financing or recommend an agency for Small Business to be able to make payment to Subcontractors (Product purchase and Transportation).

d) Financing of purchases of commercial products and commercial services

Answer: No.

8. Question: Can a contractor apply for advance payments before or after the award of a contract. - FAR 32.408:

Answer: No. These are Small Business type programs and we don’t have a SBA requirement for OCONUS contracts.

9. Question: Can I offer a lower price before closing time?

Answer: Please submit your best and final proposal by the due date. Please refrain from submitting multiple proposed prices until you submit your proposal by the due date.

10. Question: Paragraph 10 states, "The Fuel Source Data Sheet attached will be used to show all of the refineries or terminal sources where the offeror is sourcing the fuel to be provided to the U.S. Government";

however, no data sheet was included with the solicitation documents. Is this requirement still valid? If so, please release the attachment.

Answer: Please disregard Paragraph 10 of the “Special Notes.” This item is no longer required to this requirement.

11. Question: The delivery locations for CLINs 0002 and 0003 both reference PSC 905 Shed 57, Jebel Ali.

Please confirm that this is the same location, but with different tanks.

Answer:

• Line Item 0002 & Line Item 0003 have the same “Delivery Address”, however delivery of fuel will be into different tanks.

o Line Item 0002 will be delivered into two (2), 10,000 U.S. Gallons Above Ground Tank(s).

o Line Item 0003 will be delivered into one (1), 2,000 Above Ground Tank(s).

• Mode of delivery (MOD) has been corrected for Line Item 0001 and Line Item 0003.

o Line Item 0001 Mode of delivery (MOD) has been changed from “TTWP – Tank Truck w/ Pump

& Meter” to “TWWP – Tank Wagon w/ Pump & Meter.”

o Line Item 0003 Mode of delivery (MOD) has been changed from “TTWP – Tank Truck w/ Pump

& Meter” to “TWWP – Tank Wagon w/ Pump & Meter.”

• Hose (length) has been corrected for Line Item 0002 o Line Item 0002 has been changed from “Hose (length): 20” to “Hose (length): 20M”

• Missing “Tank Location” has been indicated for Line Item 0003.

• Please replace the “Supplies, Delivery Points and Method of Delivery” table with the following table

(Changes are highlighted):

SUPPLIES, DELIVERY POINTS,

AND METHOD OF DELIVERY ITEMS

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

OFFERED PRICE

0001 Diesel Fuel, 10 PPM Sulfur (SFD) 108,000 $ /USG

NSN: 9140-01-556-9156

Minimum SFD Flashpoint: 60°C minimum

SFD FAME Content Restriction: 0.5% v/v maximum

Acceptable FAME Test Method: IP 579/ EN 14078 or ASTM D7963

Delivery Location Name: Port of Fujairah Coast Guard Station and Port of Fujairah

Gulf Agency Company Compound

Delivery Street Address: Port of Fujairah

Delivery Location City: Fujairah

Delivery Location State: AE

Delivery Location Postal Code: 09837

Delivery Location Country: United Arab Emirates

Delivery Location Local Time: 1(UTC+04:00) Abu Dhabi, Muscat

Delivery Day(s): Monday – Friday

Weekdays Delivery Hours: 0700 – 1800

Weekend Delivery Hours: 0800 – 1400 Annual Requirement: 40,000 U.S. Gallons

Unit of Measure: UG6 – U.S. Gallons

Monthly Requirement: 3,000 U.S. Gallons

Special Access Required: Yes

Tank Information:

(1) Tank Capacity: 1,000 U.S. Gallons

Tank Type: Above Ground Tank(s)

# Tanks: 1

Tank Location: Port of Fujairah Coast Guard Station

Mode of Delivery (MOD): TWWP – Tank Wagon w/ Pump & Meter

Equipment (GFE) and Services Requested: Hose (length):10M

Metered delivery tickets required

Multiple delivery tickets required

Additional Delivery Notes:

Delivery Location: POF Coast Guard Station, United Arab Emirates. A copy of the fuel laboratory test results for the current month must be provided with each fuel delivery. 48 hours prior notification must be sent by email. Phone and email availability required for notification.

(2) Tank Capacity: 500 U.S. Gallons

Tank Type: Above Ground Tank(s)

# Tanks: 1

Tank Location: Port of Fujairah Gulf Agency Company Compound

Mode of Delivery (MOD): TWWP – Tank Wagon w/ Pump & Meter Equipment (GFE) and Services Requested: Hose (length): 10M

Metered delivery tickets required

Multiple delivery tickets required

Additional Delivery Notes:

A copy of the fuel laboratory test results for the current month must be provided with each fuel delivery. 48 hours prior notification must be sent by email. Phone and email availability required for notification.

0002 Diesel Fuel, 10 PPM Sulfur (SFD) 749,988 $ /USG

NSN: 9140-01-556-9156

Minimum SFD Flashpoint: 60°C minimum SFD FAME Content Restriction: 0.5% v/v maximum

Acceptable FAME Test Method: IP 579/ EN 14078 or ASTM D7963

Delivery Location Name: CSL Jebel Ali, UAE

Delivery Street Address: PSC 905 Shed 57

Delivery Location City: Jebel Ali

Delivery Location Postal Code: 09837

Delivery Location Country: United Arab Emirates

Delivery Location Local Time: GMT +4

Weekdays Delivery Hours: 0700 – 1800

Weekend Delivery Hours: 0700 – 1800

Closed U.S. Federal Holidays

Annual Requirement: 250,000 U.S. Gallons Unit of Measure: UG6 – U.S. Gallons

Monthly Requirement: 20,833 U.S. Gallons

Initial Delivery Quantity: 4,809 U.S.Gallons

Delivery Frequency: Weekly

Number of Deliveries: 52

Special Access Required: Yes

Tank Capacity: 10,000 U.S. Gallons

Tank Type: Above Ground Tank(s) # Tanks: 2

Mode of Delivery (MoD): TTWP – Tank Truck w/ Pump & Meter

Metered delivery tickets required

Equipment (GFE) and Services Requested: Size: 4”; Hose (length): 20M

Additional Delivery Notes:

(1) Access Request must be submitted with vehicle information. Driver must have updated biometrics on file. Driver and vehicle information must match, you can’t send a driver in a different vehicle

(2) Drivers must have proper spill response kits and proper PPE to deliver fuel.

POC will change annually. Telephone is best way to contact on site personnel because e-mail addresses change.

0003 Diesel Fuel, 10 PPM Sulfur (SFD) 144,000 $ /USG

NSN: 9140-01-556-9156

Minimum SFD Flashpoint: 60°C minimum

SFD FAME Content Restriction: 0.5% v/v maximum

Acceptable FAME Test Method: IP 579/ EN 14078 or ASTM D7963

Delivery Location Name: Jebel Ali Free Zone

Delivery Street Address: PSC 905 Shed 57

Delivery Location City: Jebel Ali

Delivery Location State: AE

Delivery Location Postal Code: 09837

Delivery Location Country: United Arab Emirates Delivery Location Local Time: 1(UTC+04:00) Abu Dhabi, Muscat

Delivery Day(s): Monday-Sunday

Weekdays Delivery Hours: 0700 – 1800

Weekend Delivery Hours: 0700 – 1600

Annual Requirement: 50,000 U.S. Gallons

Unit of Measure: UG6 – U.S. Gallons

Monthly Requirement: 4,000 U.S. Gallons

Special Access Required: Yes

Tank Capacity: 2,000 U.S. Gallons

Tank Type: Above Ground Tank(s)

# Tanks: 1 Tank Location: JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE PSC 905 SHED 57

Mode of Delivery (MoD): TWWP – Tank Wagon w/ Pump & Meter

Metered delivery tickets required

Multiple delivery tickets required

Equipment (GFE) and Services Requested: Hose (length): 30M

Additional Delivery Notes:

A copy of the fuel laboratory test results for the current month must be provided with each fuel delivery. 48 hours prior notification must be sent by email. Phone and email availability required for notification.