High Density Synthetic Hydrocarbon Type Jet Propellant 10 (JP-10) & Priming Fluid (PF-1)

Closing date is now 30 October 2008.

The Required Tank Size for DFSP is increased to 130,000 Gallons.

The Defense Energy Support Center intends to solicit as a Competitive Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement for the production, storage and distribution of High Density, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Type Jet Propellant 10 (JP-10), IAW MIL-DTL-87107D dated 28 December 2006, NSN: 9135-01-048-5285 and Priming Fluid, Air Launched Cruise Missile/Air Cruise Missile (ALCM/ACM) Engine Propellant, Grade PF-1 (PF-1) IAW MIL-DTL-87173B dated 13 February 1998, NSN: 9135-01-150-7862 in both Bulk and Drum quantities. The Government intends to issue a Requirements contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisition procedures. Deliveries will FOB Origin into Government-provided tanker trucks and contractor-furnished epoxy coat lined 55-gallon drums containing 54 gallons, whichever is determined to be the Best Value to the Government. The Period of Performance will be five years from 20 October 2008 to 19 October 2013 to include a line item for First Article Batch and sufficient plant retrofit time (4 months) for new industry entrants to compete successfully. Actual production of product will begin 20 February 2009. The offeror shall propose on the total number of estimated quantities projected by the Government for the five-year period, which is 507,388 gallons for JP-10 and 11,350 gallons for PF-1. Additionally, this procurement will include a requirement for the awardee to become a Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) for Bulk JP-10. As a DFSP, the contractor will provide bulk storage, and distribution of Government-owned JP-10 into Government provided conveyances while maintaining product on-specification at all times; and thereby, ensuring that DESC-M has a contingency reserve so that DESC customers have an uninterrupted supply of JP-10. Award will be made to the offeror determined to be the Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered, using the Best Value Source Selection Process. Specifically, the Trade-Off Source Selection Process will be utilized in accordance with FAR 15.101-1.



NOTE TO OFFERORS: A PreProposal Conference will be held on 5 September 2008, at 9:00 AM, in the New Horizons Conference Room at Aerospace Energy offices, DESC-M, San Antonio, Texas. Please submit the names and titles of personnel who will be in attendance to the attention of Barbara Peterson (Barbara.Peterson@dla.mil). In addition, we ask that you submit any advance questions you may have regarding the RFP no later than 4 September 2008 at 12 Noon.



The solicitation will be issued on or about 25 September 2008 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: Defense Energy Support Center DESC MK, Barbara M. Peterson, 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. For questions regarding Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business Affairs, contact Ms. Lula Manely of the DESC Small Business Office at 1-800-523-2601 or 703-767-9521. See Government-wide numbered Note 1.

The Defense Energy Support Center intends to solicit as a Competitive Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement for the production, storage and distribution of High Density, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Type Jet Propellant 10 (JP-10), IAW MIL-P-87107C dated 28 December 2006, NSN: 9135-01-048-5285 and Priming Fluid, Air Launched Cruise Missile/Air Cruise Missile (ALCM/ACM) Engine Propellant, Grade PF-1 (PF-1) IAW MIL-DTL-87173C dated 13 February 1998, NSN: 9135-01-150-7862 in both Bulk and Drum quantities. The Government intends to issue a Requirements contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisition procedures. Deliveries may be FOB Destination OR FOB Origin into Government-provided tanker trucks and contractor-furnished epoxy coat lined 55-gallon drums containing 54 gallons, whichever is determined to be the Best Value to the Government. The Period of Performance will be five years from 20 October 2008 to 19 October 2013 to include a line item for First Article Batch and sufficient plant retrofit time (4 months) for new industry entrants to compete successfully. Actual production of product will begin 20 February 2009. The offeror shall propose on the total number of estimated quantities projected by the Government for the five-year period, which is 507,388 gallons for JP-10 and 11,350 gallons for PF-1. Additionally, this procurement will include a requirement for the awardee to become a Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) for Bulk JP-10. As a DFSP, the contractor will provide bulk storage, and distribution of Government-owned JP-10 into Government provided conveyances while maintaining product on-specification at all times; and thereby, ensuring that DESC-M has a contingency reserve so that DESC customers have an uninterrupted supply of JP-10. Award will be made to the offeror determined to be the Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered, using the Best Value Source Selection Process. Specifically, the Trade-Off Source Selection Process will be utilized in accordance with FAR 15.101-1.



The solicitation will be issued on or about 28 July 2008 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: Defense Energy Support Center DESC MK, Barbara M. Peterson, 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. For questions regarding Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business Affairs, contact Ms. Lula Manely of the DESC Small Business Office at 1-800-523-2601 or 703-767-9521. See Government-wide numbered Note 1.