Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90)/Oil Spill Response Training

Amendment 0005 for Solicitation SP0600-11-R-0514 is hereby posted.

Amendment 0004 for Solicitation SP0600-11-R-0514 is hereby posted.

Amendment 0003 for Solicitation SP0600-11-R-0514 is hereby posted. 

Amendment 02 for Solicitation SP0600-11-R-0514 is hereby posted.  The closing date has been extended to 3:00 PM local Ft. Belvoit Time/November 16, 2011.  A list of encompassing questions and answers are attached to the solicitation for consideration.

The closing date for this solicitation is extended to:  3:00 PM local Ft. Belvoir Time/November 7, 2011.

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Domestic Storages and Services Division, Bulk Petroleum Business Unit-BXA requires the services of a contractor to provide Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) training to include tailored training to the needs of various onshore storage and distribution facilities in accordance with the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) Guidelines, 1994, Training Reference for Oil Spill Response, 1994, where applicable DoD 4715-5G, Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document or Final Government Standards of the host nation, and the individual installation's spill response plan. This requirement will enable DLA Energy to ensure facilities are in compliance with mandatory training as directed by the Oil Pollution Act. The scope of this requirement applies to DoD petroleum storage facilities in the Continental United States (CONUS), Alaska, Hawaii, its territories, and a limited number of facilities in the DLA Energy Pacific Region, European Region, and the Middle East Region. Training shall be tailored to meet the needs of each facility.

Synopsis:

The contractor shall conduct Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) training for Department of Defense (DoD) petroleum storage facilities in CONUS and OCONUS. One award shall be made from this solicitation. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered for award. The solicitation will be posted to FBO on or about July 13, 2011. A preproposal conference will be held early August at the Defense Logistics Agency -Energy at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Period of Performance: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2017

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It seeks information from small business sources that can provide OPA 90 Training. No solicitation is being issued at this time. For reference purposes, the solicitation, when issued, will be numbered SP0600-11-R-0514. The amount of information available for publication at this time is limited. This notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Domestic Storages and Services Division, Bulk Petroleum Business Unit-BXA seeks potential small business sources to provide Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) training to include tailored training to the needs of various onshore storage and distribution facilities in accordance with the National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (PREP) Guidelines, 1994, Training Reference for Oil Spill Response, 1994, where applicable DoD 4715-5G, Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document or Final Government Standards of the host nation, and the individual installation's spill response plan. This requirement will enable DLA Energy to ensure facilities are in compliance with mandatory training as directed by the Oil Pollution Act. The scope of this requirement applies to DoD petroleum storage facilities in the Continental United States (CONUS), Alaska, Hawaii, its territories, and a limited number of facilities in the DLA Energy Pacific Region, European Region, and the Middle East Region. Training shall be tailored to meet the needs of each facility.

The Government is anticipating awarding a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with cost-reimbursable provisions for travel only, on or about December 2011. The proposed solicitation is being considered as a set-aside under a small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541602, and the size standard is $7.0 Mil. The Government is interested in the following small business categories to respond to this notice: Small Businesses, 8(a) Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Businesses, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

Responses are limited to no more than three (3) pages. The Government will use this information, in addition to other information obtained, to determine its small business set-aside decision. Any information provided by the industry to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 1500 hours EDT on March 21, 2011. Only responsed submitted via e-mail will be considered. E-Mail submissions to: Tina.Frison@dla.mil.

Interested companies should respond to the following:

1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history (last 3 years), office location(s), DUNS/CAGE CODE, and a statement regarding current business status. Please note that registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required for DLA Energy contracts.

2. Capability of providing qualified and experienced personnel, to conduct OPA 90 training.

3. Past Performance: Experience providing OPA 90 training, to include tailored training for a specific installation or facility at a firm fixed price.

4. Do you anticipate any type of teaming arrangement for this requirement? If yes, please address what kind of arrangement and what percentage of work, and type(s) of services you would perform.

5. Does your company have the financial capability and financial stability, and/or adequate lines of credit to sustain and support a five-year firm fixed price multi-year contract, in the event there are difficulties with invoice payments?