LPG

SOURCES SOUGHT  FA7000025Q0031

FROM:  10th Contracting Squadron 
       United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) CO, 80840

SUBJECT:  Liquid Petroleum Gas Sources Sought
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The USAF Academy 10th Contracting Squadron is requesting information from potential providers of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) Delivery. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 424720, Gas (LPG) Bottled Bulk Equipment, and the small business size standard is 200 employees.  

This sources sought is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with FAR Part 10.  USAFA is seeking interest from all vendors capable and interested in performing a LPG deliveries at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado.  This contract will provide all management, tools supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to ensure LPG deliveries are performed at USAFA, Bullseye Airfield (approximately 40 miles southeast of the Academy), and at Farish Recreation Area (approximately 35 to 46 miles northwest of the Academy).  

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. This announcement is not be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or to award a contract. At this time, USAFA is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

The following is a synopsis of the requirement contained in the Statement of Work (SOW): 
The scope of service under this potential acquisition includes installation and maintenance, tank appearance, new services, scheduling work, emergency service of LPG tanks, as specified by the Government. Other requirements include refueling services to all government owned and rented tanks on a monthly basis. 

PLEASE BE ADVISED, THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO REFINE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT BASED ON INDUSTRY FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTIFICATION.

An estimated quantity of tanks is as follows: 
Quantity of units: 13 tanks, 7 – government owned and 6 – Non-government owned.   

Interested and qualified sources are requested to submit the following information to this office by electronic mail by: 3 February 2025 at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.   

(1)  Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, CAGE/DUNS.
(2)  Representation/Certification of small business socio economic status (if applicable).  
(3)  Examples of prior services provided of a similar nature. 
(4)  Locations of current tanks will be provided on list.  Would interested contractors want a site visit?  
(5)  Are licenses, certifications, and/or permits required for LPG delivery?
(6) Are there any environmental issues or concerns we should be aware of?
(7) Are you able to remove and/or install new tanks, if required?
(8) Do you refill tanks that are not currently owned by your company?
(9) What is the average cost to replace and install a tank?
(10)  What are your standard commercial practices for pricing, delivery, quality control, terms and conditions relevant to this requirement?  Please feel free to provide a copy of your terms and conditions for this type of work. 
(11) Please provide any comments/suggestions that will help to improve the SOW and assist in development of an acquisition strategy. 

Interested Sources shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 3 February 2025 (4:00 PM Mountain Time).  Email your responses to David Willers, Contract Specialist, at david.willers@us.af.mil, AND, Leila Bussey, Contracting Officer, at leila.bussey@us.af.mil. 

Any questions regarding this notice can be directed in writing via email to the following points of contact:  David Willers, Contract Specialist, 10 CONS, 8110 Industrial Drive Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315, phone (719) 333-8925, at david.willers@us.af.mil or Leila Bussey, Contracting Officer, phone (719) 333-8203, at leila.bussey@us.af.mil. 

This is a Sources Sought notification for market research purposes only and is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government has no obligation to reimburse an Offeror for any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought notification.  No solicitation is being issued or requested at this time and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contractor, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.