Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Amendment 0001 – The RFQ close date has been changed from 12 January 2022 to 14 January 2022 and the question due date has changed from 10 January 2022 to 13 January 2022 Amendment 0002 – The last sen... Amendment 0001 – The RFQ close date has been changed from 12 January 2022 to 14 January 2022 and the question due date has changed from 10 January 2022 to 13 January 2022 Amendment 0002 – The last sentence in paragraph Factor III – Past Performance: has changed from “In the case of a quoter without a record of relevant past performance history the quoter will receive an unfavorable rating for this evaluation” to “In the case of a quoter without a record of relevant past performance history the quoter will receive a neutral rating for this evaluation.” Amendment 0003 – Updated the NAICS code from 454310, Fuel Dealer to 213112 Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations Combined Synopsis/Solicitation i) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is conducted using FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. (ii) Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number W912CN -22-Q-0009. (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-03, Effective: January 1, 2022. (iv) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 213112, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. The small business size standard is $41.5 million. This procurement is issued as 100% Small Business Set-Aside (v) A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure: Clin: 0001 Description OF REQUIREMENTS: Bulk Fuel Storage and Distribution Site 1 EXTENDED DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall provide On-site contractor fuel acceptance, accountability, testing, and bulk distribution from the site. The contractor shall provide one (x1) 60,000 gallon storage with 4 bulk fuel upload and distribution points and all necessary ancillary equipment necessary to dispense fuel. Site shall be EPA compliant and maintain a spill response capability in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). QTY: 1 Unit of Issue: Jobs Unit Price:________________________ Extended Price:____________________ Clin: 0002 Description OF REQUIREMENTS: Bulk Fuel Storage and Distribution Site 2 EXTENDED DESCRIPTION: Contractor shall provide On-site contractor fuel acceptance, accountability, testing, and bulk distribution from the site. The contractor shall provide one (x1) 20,000 gallon storage with 2 bulk fuel upload and distribution points and all necessary ancillary equipment necessary to dispense fuel. Site shall be EPA compliant and maintain a spill response capability in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). QTY: 1 Unit of Issue: Jobs Unit Price:________________________ Extended Price:____________________ To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must be complete and including all of the items and services in accordance with the attached “Performance Work Statement.” The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial items or quantities. (vi) Contractors shall review the “Performance Work Statement” for the full description of requirements. (vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point: CLIN DELIVERY DATE SHIP TO ADDRESS 0001 10 March – 02 April 2022 Donnelly Training Area, Alaska (Near Delta Junction, AK) See Attachment 2 – Fuel Site Location 0002 10 March – 02 April 2022 (Same as pervious location) (viii) OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (JUL 2021), applies to this acquisition. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government as defined in the ‘Evaluation Factors for Award’ Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is “None” or “Not applicable,” explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following: General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage, and DUNS Codes (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contact (to include telephone and e-mail address) and provide a GSA contract number if some or all items proposed are on the GSA schedule. Technical Evaluation: The quoter shall submit the following: Fuel configuration layout that depicts the ability to support multiple simultaneous fuel distribution points in accordance with PWS paragraphs 4.1, 2.4, 2.5, & 2.7. Layout must include the size of the pumps, the number of distribution point (hoses). The capability of speed if which the fuel site will support simultaneous distribution of fuel to multiple army full tankers. Contractor ability to fill a 2500 gallon tanker (time required and contractor/ fuel site ability to fill multiply tankers simultaneous). EPA and HAZMAT compliance plan Price Quote: The quoter shall submit complete pricing for each CLIN listed in the “Performance Work Statement” Section above to include the unit price and the extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). Past Performance: The quoter shall complete and return Attachment 4 – Reference Information Sheet. (ix) EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: The specific evaluation criteria included are technical, price, and past performance as defined below: Factor I – Technical Evaluation: The Government will evaluate the fuel site layout and site ability to support multiple simultaneous fuel distribution points to determine if the site layout meet the objectives in the PWS. The Government will evaluate the EPA and HAZMAT compliance plan to determine if the plan meets the objectives of the PWS. Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm-fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes and all associated price as outlined in paragraph (v) above. Factor III – Past Performance: The Government will use “Attachment 4 – Reference Information Sheet” to evaluate past performance. Each quoter will be rated either favorably or unfavorably based on relevant past performance history. Relevant past performance is considered experience setting up a fixed fuel storage and distribution point with particular emphasis on the experience or capability to do it in an arctic or extreme cold weather environment. In the case of a quoter without a record of relevant past performance history the quoter will receive a neutral rating for this evaluation. **Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible quoter meeting solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions, representations, and certifications in order to be eligible for award. The vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The award decision will be based on best value. The Government will conduct an evaluation of technical (Fuel site layout & EPA/hazmat plan) and past performance submissions to determine whether the lowest priced quotation or offer having the highest rating possible represents the best value when compared to any lower priced quotation or offer. The Government reserves the right to resolve quote deficiencies with one, some, or all contractors at its discretion. Additionally, the quote will be evaluated for a fair and reasonable price. The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. (x) Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 2018), applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JULY 2021), applies to this acquisition. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations. The following additional FAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2016) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2016) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. 52.209-2 Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation (NOV 2015) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications. (OCT 2015) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference The following additional DFARS clauses are applicable to the acquisition: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (SEP 2013) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (MAY 2016) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (DEC 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (MAY 2021) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2021) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (June 2013) 252.225-7972 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems. (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) 252.225-7973 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems—Representation. (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) 252.225-7974 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide Area Work-Flow Payment Instructions 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea, Basic (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply to this acquisition. Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement Attachment 2 – Fuel Site Location Attachment 3 – Wage Determination No.: 2015-5683 Attachment 4 – Reference Information Sheet (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not used for this requirement (xv) DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF. Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before January 13, 2021 @ 1000hrs, Hawaii Time. Questions must be e-mailed to melinda.l.nixon.mil@army.mil. Include RFQ# W912CN -22-Q-0009 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government. RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on January 14, 2022, @ 1000hrs Hawaii Time. (xvi) Government RFQ Point of Contract: The point of contact for this solicitation is Contract Specialist Melinda Nixon at melinda.l.nixon.mil@army.mil. Reference RFQ# W912CN -22-Q-0009 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition.