Propane Delivery

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392, intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order for Propane Delivery using the policies and procedures of FAR Part 13.5. This requirement will be solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 324110 - Petroleum Refineries and the size standard is 1,500 employees.

BACKGROUND:

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) located at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Northwest Annex (NSA HR, NWA) in Chesapeake, VA is responsible for the utilities systems plant operations and requires propane for operational needs to run its boilers.  The boilers run year round, but during the summer season they are only used for hot water; therefore, propane usage will be reduced during the summer months.

The installation has a requirement for labor, equipment, material, supervision, and transportation necessary to supply and deliver 120,000 gallons yearly of propane gas for the following:

-         One 30,000-gallon tank by building 66

-         Three 1,000-gallon tanks behind building 6

-         Three 1,000- gallon tanks behind building 38

-         One 1,900-gallon tank behind building 237

-         One 1,900-gallon tank behind building 145

-         One 30,000-gallon tank by building 500

-         two 1,900-gallon tanks at building 351

Please read the attached Solicitation for additional information.

The solicitation, any documents related to this procurement, and all amendments issued will be in electronic form. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about 20 June 2023 on Sam.gov.  The sam.gov  website has a “submit bid” button next to the solicitation number.  DO NOT use the “submit bid” button on Sam.gov. Please submit all Quotes and Questions to john.c.hill36.civ@us.navy.mil and christopher.d.whiteside2.civ@us.navy.mil.

QUESTIONS: Vendors may submit questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements via email to John Hill at john.c.hill36.civ@us.navy.mil and Christopher Whiteside at christopher.d.whiteside2.civ@us.navy.mil. It is requested that all questions be received by June 22 2023 by 1500 Eastern Time, as time may not permit responses to questions received after that date to be prepared and issued prior to the receipt of quotations.

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