Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 69727621Q000019 Posted Date: 29 July 2021 Questions Due By: 5... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 69727621Q000019 Posted Date: 29 July 2021 Questions Due By: 5 August 2021 10:00 AM CST Response Date: 13 August 2021 10:00 AM CST Product or Service Code: 9140 Set Aside: SB Set Aside NAICS Code: 324110 Contracting Office Address U.S. DOT/Maritime Administration Gulf Acquisitions Office 500 Poydras St, Ste 1223 New Orleans, LA 70130-3396 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This is a notice that the procurement is a total set-aside for Small Business. Only quotes submitted by Small Business will be accepted by the government. Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not Small Business will not be considered for award. This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2021-06 effective 7/12/21. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The FAR clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The full text of the Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR) (1252.) can be found at: http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar and the full text of the U.S. Maritime Administration Provisions and Clauses (MCL) can be found at: https://voa.marad.dot.gov/Solicitation_Awards/docs/mar-380/MARAD%20Clauses%20MCL%20for%20HTML.htm The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 324110 with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking to issue a firm fixed price contract for the purchase and delivery of 20,000 gallons of Red-Dye #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel for the Barbara Lois at the Beaumont Reserve Fleet in accordance with the Statement of Work – Attachment 1, Solicitation and Contract Clauses, Invoicing Instructions – Attachment 2 and Price Sheet – Attachment-3. The cut-off date for questions in response to the solicitation 9 August 2021 at 10:00 am CST. The solicitation closing date is 13 August 2021 at 10:00 am CST. All interested companies shall provide a quotation for the following: CLIN Description Quantity 00001 Red-Dye #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel 20,000 Gallons 00002 Delivery 1 Job Additional information including the scope of work, applicable clauses and price sheet can be found in the attachment sections of this posting. Services Performed in Support of the Beaumont Reserve Fleet Address: Beaumont Reserve Fleet 2600 Amoco Road Beaumont, TX Postal Code: 77705 Country: UNITED STATES Basis For Award – Award will be made to the responsible quoter on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award a purchase order without discussions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Bridget Bonnecarrere at Bridget.Bonnecarrere@dot.gov no later than 5 August 2021 at 10:00 am CST. Any questions received after this date are not guaranteed to be addressed. Responses to questions received prior to the deadline will be posted via an amendment to this solicitation. Submission shall be received no later than 13 August 2021 at 10:00 AM CST via email. All quotations shall be delivered via email to Bridget Bonnecarrere at Bridget.Bonnecarrere@dot.gov. NOTE: Solicitation was updated on 8/10/2021 to include questions and answers recieved in response to the solicitation.