Dedicated Fuel Barge in the Gulf Region

                AMENDMENT 0002 & RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS #6-10




Amendment 0002 and responses to questions #6-10 has been posted to this solicitation.  Please review all attached documents.

            AMENDMENT 0001 & RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS #1-5 NOTICE


Amendment 0001 and responses to questions #1-5 has been posted to this solicitation.  Please review all attached documents.

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) / Directorate of Acquisition anticipates issuing a Request for Proprosal (RFP) soliciting written proposals for Dedicated Fuel Barge in the Gulf Region for the transportation of Department of Defense (DOD) owned bulk jet fuel (JP5) and commercial (JAA) by tug and barge between all ordered United States ports and points on the Gulf of Mexico and the Lower Mississippi River and their connecting waterways and tributaries as specified by DLA to include but not limited to the locations specified below. The contractor shall provide barge transportation services using contractor-supplied equipment.

JAA Loading Ports

Exxon/Mobil Company, USA, Baton Rouge, LA
Valero, Texas City, TX
Placid Refining, Port Allen, LA
Goldline, Jennings, LA
BP, Texas City, TX
Shell, Mobile, AL
Shell, Deer Park, TX
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, Galena Park, TX
Valero, Corpus Christi, TX
Air BP, Texas City, TX

JAA Discharge Ports

Naval Air Station, Belle Chase (New Orleans), LA
Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Hurlburt Field, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, FL
Naval Air Station Pensacola, Pensacola, FL
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, Galena Park, TX

JP5 Loading Ports

Placid Refining, Port Allen, LA
Shell, Deer Park, TX
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, Galena Park, TX
Valero, Corpus Christi, TX

JP5 Discharge Ports

Magellan Midstream Partners LP, Galena Park, TX

The Government is contemplating the award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. The period of performance will consist of one (1) year base period from 1 Oct 2015 through 30 Sep 2016 and four (4) one year option periods. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 483211. This requirement will be solicited using a Full and Open Competition acquisition strategy. The solicitation will be available at the following website: https://www.fbo.gov on or about 17 July 2015. No hardcopies of this solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. All comments should be addressed in writing to Mr. Nick Weiss, Contracting Officer and Mr. Joe Pereyra, Contract Specialist via email: nicholas.e.weiss.civ@mail.mil , joegino.m.pereyra.civ@mail.mil respectively.

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                                             SOLICITATION NOTICE

The Request for Proposal soliciting proposals for Dedicated Fuel Barges in the Gulf Region for the transportation of Department of Defense owned bulk fuel (JP5) and commercial (JAA) by tug and barge is open for response and closes at 2:00pm CST on 16 Oct 2015.  Please review all attached documents and refer to page 23 of the solicitation (SF1449), Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, for details regarding communications, general instructions and submission requirements.  The governments intent is the award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from a Low Price Technically Acceptable source selection.  The period of performance will consist of a nine (9) month base period from 1 Jan 2016 through 30 Sep 2016 and four (4) one year option periods.

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) / Directorate of Acquisition anticipates issuing a Request for Proprosal (RFP) soliciting written proposals for Dedicated Fuel Barge in the Gulf Region for the transportation of Department of Defense (DOD) owned bulk jet fuel (JP5) and commercial (JAA) by tug and barge between all ordered United States ports and points on the Gulf of Mexico and the Lower Mississippi River and their connecting waterways and tributaries as specified by DLA to include but not limited to the locations specified below. The contractor shall provide barge transportation services using contractor-supplied equipment.

JAA Loading Ports

Exxon/Mobil Company, USA, Baton Rouge, LA
Valero, Texas City, TX
Placid Refining, Port Allen, LA
Goldline, Jennings, LA
BP, Texas City, TX
Shell, Mobile, AL
Shell, Deer Park, TX
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, Galena Park, TX
Valero, Corpus Christi, TX
Air BP, Texas City, TX

JAA Discharge Ports

Naval Air Station, Belle Chase (New Orleans), LA
Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Hurlburt Field, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, FL
Naval Air Station Pensacola, Pensacola, FL
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, Galena Park, TX

JP5 Loading Ports

Placid Refining, Port Allen, LA
Shell, Deer Park, TX
Magellan Midstream Partners LP, Galena Park, TX
Valero, Corpus Christi, TX

JP5 Discharge Ports

Magellan Midstream Partners LP, Galena Park, TX

The Government is contemplating the award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. The period of performance will consist of one (1) year base period from 1 Oct 2015 through 30 Sep 2016 and four (4) one year option periods. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 483211. This requirement will be solicited using a Full and Open Competition acquisition strategy. The solicitation will be available at the following website: https://www.fbo.gov on or about 17 July 2015. No hardcopies of this solicitation will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Agency. All comments should be addressed in writing to Mr. Nick Weiss, Contracting Officer and Mr. Joe Pereyra, Contract Specialist via email: nicholas.e.weiss.civ@mail.mil , joegino.m.pereyra.civ@mail.mil respectively.