Provide #2 Diesel, Unleaded Fuel, and Propane

A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

B. The Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Item, Blanket Purchase Agreement, in response to Request for Quote (RFQ) RFQ-19-032. The contract resulting from this solicitation will not obligate funds; funds must be obligated prior to starting performance through a BPA Call. BPA Call Orders may be submitted electronically, facsimile, or hard copy.

C. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01.

D. This RFQ is issued as 100% Small Business and the associated NAICS Code is 324199, which has a small business standard of 500 employees.

E. Contractor will quote only the Price per Gallon Rate. This amount must be in a dollar format ($0.00).
The quoted unit pricing must be all inclusive (to include but not be limited to travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, federal, state and local taxes) plus all other costs (ie; additional fees or delivery) pertinent to the performance of this contract. Utilize your most competitive and reasonable rates. Award will be made on a "multiple award" basis.

Complete the attached Price Schedule.

Period Total Price per Gallon Rate
March 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020
#2 Diesel $
Clear, Unleaded $
Propane $
Total Base Year $
#2 Diesel $
Clear, Unleaded $
Propane $
Total Option Year 1 $
#2 Diesel $
Clear, Unleaded $
Propane $
Total Option Year 2 $
#2 Diesel $
Clear, Unleaded $
Propane $
Total Option Year 3 $
#2 Diesel $
Clear, Unleaded $
Propane $
Total Option Year 4
Total Price (Base plus all Option Years) $

Please provide your best price per gallon rate at time of request. We understand that prices do fluctuate; therefore, we will call or send an email to the awarded contractor(s) before each BPA Call Order to obtain the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The aggregate of the increases in any price per gallon rate shall not exceed 10% of the original contract unit price.
F. To provide #2 Diesel Fuel for the boiler, generators and equipment; Clear, Unleaded Fuel for equipment; and, Propane for Staff Quarters located at the Rosebud IHS Hospital, Rosebud, South Dakota.

G. See attached Statement of Work. Services will be provided for the Rosebud IHS Hospital, 400 Soldier Creek Rd, Rosebud, South Dakota. The period of performance will be March 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020 with Four (4) Option Years.

H. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (October 2018).

Quotes shall be submitted on company letterhead stationery, signed, dated and it shall include:

1. Solicitation number RFQ-19-032.
2. Closing Date: February 8, 2019 at 12:00 pm CST
3. Name, address and telephone number of company and email address of contact person.
4. Technical description of the item/service being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary.
5. Price and any discount terms
6. "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address.
7. A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically).
8. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (if any issued)
9. Statement stating ability to meet qualifications and the requirements of the Statement of Work
10. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

In addition, Contractors shall provide the following:

• Shall meet the Specific Tasks/Deliverables in the Statement of Work and provide copies of the required documents (if needed). Will be required to sign the Blanket Purchase Agreement if selected.

I. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (October 2014) - See attachment for full text.

Past Performance
Price Reasonableness
Ability to meet the Requirements and Delivery Schedule

Basis of award is Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable "LPTA" quote package. All of the above is required in order to be considered technically acceptable. The lowest price will be determined by the quote with the lowest price per gallon for all line items. The awarded contractor(s) must agree to the Specific Tasks/Deliverables/QASP and sign the Blanket Purchase Agreement.

J. FAR 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (October 2018) See attachment for full text. The Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (p) of this provision.

K. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item (October 2018) - See attachment; in by reference.

L. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (October 2018) - See attachment for full text.

M. Attached are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) & Health & Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses that are applicable including below.

N. Offers will be accepted electronically, Submit via e-mail to the following:
Great Plains Area Indian Health Service
Attn: Wenda Wright, Contract Specialist
115 4th Ave. SE, Room 309
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Or fax to 605-226-7669 or email wenda.wright@ihs.gov

Questions in regards to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing by either email, fax or mail no later than February 4, 2019, 12:00pm CST.

Contractors will need a DUNS number, TIN number, and be registered with www.sam.gov.

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