Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 12034320Q0046 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional informatio... SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 12034320Q0046 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the documents incorporate provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04. This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 324110 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,500 employees average employment of a firm over three years. Scope of Contract. The USDA Forest Service, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests has a recurring need at multiple locations forest-wide for fuel to be delivered. Fuel types include On Road Diesel, Unleaded gasoline (ethanol free), and Premium Unleaded gasoline. The Region 1 Idaho Montana Acquisition Team (IMAT) Contracting Office intends to award multiple Purchase Orders from this combined synopsis/solicitation. Fuel will be acquired by placing orders against a Purchase Order as needed. The Contractor is responsible for supplying and delivering the requested type of fuel. The Forest Service will use the State of Idaho OPIS Rack Average pricing out of Spokane, WA, as the base cost for fuel on the date an order is placed via http://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/Opis/BulkFuelPrices.asp. Delivery Locations. See Bulk Fuel Locations below. Individuals Authorized to Place Orders. There will be Forest Service personnel at each location who are authorized to place orders. Refer to Bulk Fuel Locations below to see who is authorized. Procedures for Placing Orders. Orders will by placed by authorized Forest Service personnel with a phone call to the Contractor and a follow up email or phone call to the Contracting Officer (CO). Billing Procedures. (a) Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), is a secure, web-based service that more efficiently manages government invoicing from purchase order (PO) through payment notification, at no charge to federal agencies and their vendors. The Forest Service is utilizing IPP for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. Payment through IPP is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into the Contractor’s bank account. Vendors that are required to submit an invoice through IPP do not need to contact IPP to enroll. Enrollment will occur directly through the agency they are doing business with. Once enrolled by an agency, vendors will receive two (2) emails with and IPP login ID and a temporary password. (b) Credit Card. The Contractor may choose payment by credit card to the extent the Contractor agrees to accept that method of payment. Hard copy invoices shall be submitted to the CO. Upon approval/acceptance of the invoice, the CO will provide Government VISA card information to the Contractor over the phone. Effective Period of Contract. The effective period of this contract is from the date of Award through March 31, 2021. The estimated start date is April 1, 2019. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1 CLAUSES) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (JAN 2017) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (NOV 2017) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644) 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation (JUL 2013)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)) 52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332) CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS The following attachment is part of this solicitation and any resulting contract (see separate document). 1. Schedule of Items (2 pages) SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988). Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Quoters should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO QUOTERS System for Award Management (SAM). In order to be eligible for a contract award under this solicitation, quoters must have an active registration in the System for Award Management via www.sam.gov. The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official website of the U.S. Government. There is no cost to use SAM. You can use the site for FREE. Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). For questions concerning SAM registration, certifications, or assistance with preparing quotes, contact the PTAC office in your area. Services are FREE. In Idaho contact the Boise office: Lee Velten Idaho PTAC Program Analyst (208) 562-3746 leevelten@boisestate.edu In Montana contact the Missoula office: Patty Cox Government Contracting Advisor (406) 243-4030 Patty.cox@umontana.edu Submission of Quotes. Request for Quotations will be accepted NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on March 17, 2020. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contracting Officer Marion Daniel at 208-765-7282 or marion.daniel@usda.gov. Submit the following as your Quote: Schedule of Items with Markup and business information (attachment 2 pages) Submission Methods: Email: mariond.daniel@usda.gov (preferred method) Fax: 208-765-7229 (confirm receipt) Mail: USDA Forest Service ATTN: Marion Daniel, Contracting Officer 3815 Schreiber Way Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 BULK FUEL LOCATIONS Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Location A Red River Ranger District/Elk City Ranger Station 300 American River Rd. Elk City, ID 83525 Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: Becky Chaffee Debbie Rendleman Marion Daniel, CO Location B Moose Creek Ranger District/Fenn Ranger Station 831 Selway Rd. Kooskia, ID 83539 Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: Jonathan Cooper James Bolling Lee Angeny Joseph Sullivan Jon Norman Marion Daniel, CO Location C North Fork Ranger District 12730 Highway 12 Orofino, ID 83544 Kelly Work Center (80 miles from Orofino) (North Fork Ranger District) Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: TC Peterson Brandon Skinner Craig Roach Lee Logan Chris Damman Terra Ritelen Mark Wahlberg Marion Daniel, CO Canyon Work Center (63 miles from Orofino) (North Fork Ranger District) Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: TC Peterson Brandon Skinner Craig Roach Lee Logan Chris Damman Terra Rintelen Mark Wahlberg Marion Daniel, CO Pierce Work Center (Pierce, ID – 30 miles from Orofino) (North Fork Ranger District) Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: Tim Lewis Chris Damman Gordon Fitzwater Brandon Skinner Sean Gaines Marion Daniel, CO NZ Road Crew (North Fork Ranger District) Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: Chris Damman Marion Daniel, CO Location D Powell Ranger District (Powell Office) 21200 Highway 12 West Lolo, MT 59847 Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: Cynthia Onthank Margaret Riley Marion Daniel, CO Location F Lochsa/Powell Ranger District (Kooskia Office) 502 Lowry St. Kooskia, ID 83539 Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: Cynthia Onthank Kalven Metz Margaret Riley Dennis Standridge Marion Daniel, CO Musselshell Work Center (36 miles from Kooskia) (Lochsa/Powell Ranger District) Individuals Authorized to Place Orders: Cynthia Onthank Kalven Metz Aaron Skinner Dennis Standridge Sean Gaines William Mack Marion Daniel, CO