ABO/LN2 for AL DHAFRA AB, UAE and AL UDEID AB, QATAR

     The Government intends to solicit on a unrestricted Full and Open Competition basis for the f.o.b. destination delivery of  Liquid Nitrogen Type II, Grade B, IAW CID A-A 59503C, dated 3 March 2011, NSN: 6830-00-285-4769 &  Aviator's Breathing Oxygen, Type II, IAW MIL-PRF-27210J dated 7 Aug 2013, NSN: 6830-00-808-9531. The Contractor shall provide all supplies, management, tools, equipment, labor, and transportation necessary for the delivery of ABO/LN2 into Government-owned storage tanks located at Al Dhafra AB, UAE and Al Udeid AB, Qatar.

   The total estimated contract quantity is approximately 1,740,000 gallons of ABO and 200,000 gallons of (LN2). The Government intends to award Fixed Price Requirements type contract(s) using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisition procedures.  The estimated period of performance is from 1 July 2015 through 30 June 2020.  The solicitation will also contain line items for associated services such as Hot Fills, Tank Over-Pressure Protection, and Detention Cost.

   Offerors are required to have the capability to support bulk shipments.  Award will be made to the offeror(s) determined to be the Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered, using the Best Value Source Selection Process.  Specifically, the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process will be utilized in accordance with FAR 15.101-2. The solicitation will be issued on or about 24 Nov 2014 and will be posted to the FedBizOpps web page (http://fbo.gov/).  If you do not have Internet Access, a hard copy of the solicitation may be requested.

   Only written, emailed, or faxed copies received directly from the requester will be acceptable.  Mail requests to:  DLA Energy/FEM, Marcus Evans, Building 1621, 1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78226-1859.  All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency.  If you intend to submit an offer, you are required to complete, sign and return the entire solicitation package.  All potential offers should contact the contract specialist identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns.