#2 Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel order.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation RFQ-VA-251-10-RQ-0380 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-12. No telephone requests will be accepted. Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. If requesting by FAX, you may send your request to 269-223-6069, ATTN: Christopher D. Gundy. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 454319 and the business size standard is $7 million. REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST. The proposed contract listed here is Set-aside 100% for Small Business. Line Item 1 - Contractor to provide all necessary labor, supervision, management, transportation, supplies, and equipment necessary to furnish 1700 gallons of #2 ultra low sulfur fuel accompanied by MSDS upon delivery at Battle Creek VA Medical Center, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037. $__________________. FOB destination. Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following additional provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, completeness, and reasonableness as it relates to the offer. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer unless ORCA registered which must be noted in quotation. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses: 5,14,15,16,17,18,19, 20, 23, 24, 31, and 32. The following additional clauses apply: CCR Clause: Attention: You must be registered in CCR to be considered for award. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (B)(2) the offeror shall provide its DUNS or, if applicable, it's DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the contracting officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (C) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Electronic Funds: FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by References (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. 852.270-4, Commercial Advertising. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Offers are to be received at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center 90VC, 5500 Armstrong Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037, ATTN: Christopher Gundy, no later than 12:00 P.M. eastern daylight time on 24 SEPT 2010. Contact Christopher Gundy, Contract Specialist, via e-mail at christopher.gundy@va.gov or FAX 269-223-6069.