Propane Delivery BPA

Added: Apr 18, 2016 12:13 pm Modified: Apr 28, 2016 6:44 pmTrack Changes

Modification/Amendment 3: 
The purpose of this amendment is to:  1) Revise the NAICS Code and provide the Product Service Code; 2) Update Attachment 4 with answers to questions submitted after 21 April 2106; 3) Revise Attachment 1 to reflect change to NAICS Code; 4) Revise the price list see Attachment 2, Rev-1 below.  Note:  The closing date of this solicitation was extended to May 6, 2016 in Ammendment 2, posted April 26, 2016.   

Upon further review of the original NAICS Code (324110) it was determined that NAICS Code 325120 is more appropriate for this requirement as Propane is considered under the SBA Class Waiver List issued January 1, 2015, as Gases, Industrial (I.E., Compressed, Liquified, Solid), Manufacturing.  The Non-Manufacturer rule allows a small business to offer a product that it did not manufacture under a small business set-aside if SBA has offered a waiver.  The NAICS Code is hereby changed to 325120, Industrial Gases Manufacturing, with the Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees.  The corresponding Product Service Code is: 6830.  

Also, FAR 52.219-14, "Limitations on Subcontracting is applicable; however, FAR 52.219-14(c)(2) states: "Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies).  The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials."     

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (supply) prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses in effect are IAW Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-87-correction, DFAR (DPN) 20160325, and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 2015-1001.

The solicitation number is FA9301-16-R-A010.  This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued according to FAR Part 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the acquisition of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane) for replenishment of storage tanks located throughout Edwards AFB, the Air Force Research Laboratory (located on Edwards AFB), and Air Force Plant 42, located in Palmdale, CA.  Orders for Propane placed under the resultant BPA will be Firm-Fixed Price.

This acquisition is a 100-percent Small Business Set-Aside.  

Offers (Quotes) received in response to this solicitation will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2(a) using the following factor(s) to determine best value: PRICE.  Please note the following:  1) Pricing submitted in response to this RFQ shall remain in effect until June 30, 2016; 2) Contractors interested in submitting an offer (Quote) must acknowledge the requirement that prospective awardees shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, during performance,a nd through final payment of a contract agreement or BPA, IAW FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management.  Also, IAW FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance; a contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database and is required to review and update the company's SAM registration on an annual basis.

Questions and Government Response:  Questions concerning this solicitation are to be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. (Pacific), May 3, 2016.  Any questions that are received in conjunction with this solicitation and the corresponding responses by the Government will be posted as an Amendment to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO), website:  www.fbo.gov.

Please see Attachment 1, for details pertaining to this RFQ and the List of Terms and Conditions pertaining to establishing the subject BPA.  A careful review of the "Terms and Conditions" is encouraged for respondents to the RFQ.  A list of applicable FAR clauses and provisions is included in Attach 1.

The Government anticipates establishing two BPAs for this requirement.  Establishment of the BPAs is estimated to occur 1 June 2016.  The projected Period of Performance is:  1 June 2016 through 31 May 2021.  Quote submittal:  Quotes submitted in response to the RFQ must be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m., (Pacific) on May 6, 2016.  Submit responses via email to:  John Wagner at john.wagner.15@us.af.mil.  Alternate POC:  alex.weichold@us.af.mil.

Instructions for submitting a quote:  Use Attachment 2, Rev 1, "Propane Delivery Price List" to report applicable company information along with the Price per Gallon for Propane delivered to locations listed on the Price List.  Please note:  The location of specific propane storage tanks will be provided at the time an order is placed in accordance with the BPA(s) established through this solicitation.  Also, Attachment 3, "DFARS 252.209-7991" must have the appropriate boxes checked accordingly and signed by a company official for return with the Quote.