SOLICITATION NOTICE
91 -- Nitrogen Trifluoride, NF3
- Notice Date
- 1/9/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, Logistics Operations, Defense Energy Support Center - Missile Fuels, Building 1621-K 2261 Hughes Avenue, Suite 128, Lackland AFB, TX, 78236-9828
- ZIP Code
- 78236-9828
- Solicitation Number
- SP0600-03-Q-0306
- Point of Contact
- Ellen Shannon, Contract Specialist, Phone 210 925-2124, Fax 210 925-9758, - Robert Mayfield, Contract Specialist, Phone 210 925-1177, Fax 210 925-9758,
- E-Mail Address
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eshannon@desc.dla.mil, rmayfield@desc.dla.mil
- Description
- This is a COMBINED Synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and as attached. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is SP0600-03-Q-0306. Closing date and location of receipt of quotations in response to this announcement will be at the issuing office identified in this announcement, with a closing time of 12 noon, 13 January 2003. This announcement and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 01-10 (FAC). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325120. For questions regarding Small Business or Small Disadvantaged Business Affairs, offerors are directed to Ms. Kathy Williams of the DESC Small Business Office at 1-800-523-2601 or 703-767-9465. This announcement is for a one-time interim procurement for purchase of 1000 lbs of Nitrogen Trifluoride, Type 1 (NF3) in accordance with MIL-P-87896 dtd 4 Oct 1982, Amd 1 dtd 23 Oct 1987 to be shipped in Government provided tube bank trailer to White Sands Missile Range, NM no later than 21 Jan 2003. The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract resulting from this request for quotation. Quotations may be submitted via facsimile to 210-925-9758, attn Robert L. Mayfield, Contracting Officer, or via email to robert.mayfield@dla.mil with a cc: ellen.shannon@dla.mil. Offerors should complete and return the representations and certifications (included in this announcement as a separate file), along with pricing information. The SOO and H-14 are also attached as separate files. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract and are incorporated by reference (The corresponding DESC or DLA reference number is provided, if applicable): Schedule of Supplies and Services: 0001 NITROGEN TRIFLOURIDE (NF3) 1000 LB $ LB $ Propellant, Gaseous Type 1 IAW MIL-P-87896 dated 4 Oct 1982, Amd 1 dated 23 Oct 1987 NSN: 9135-01-004-0611 Product Code: 11 Quantity Variation: Over 5% Under 5% PQA/Insp: Origin FOB: Origin; 0002 SERVICES 1 LT $ EA $ SAMPLING AND TESTING SERVICES Associated with analyzing/inspecting/purging the tube bank trailer IAW SOO Delivery Schedule: Product is required to be delivered to the SHIP TO/MARK FOR shown below no later than 21 JANUARY 2003. Additional Point of Contact for Delivery is Michael Selfridge THEL Operations Manager Phone (310) 813-6384 FAX (310) 813-8457 SHIP TO/MARK FOR: HELSTF (TRW MTHEL) Hwy 70 East, Mile Marker I86 White Sands Missile Range, NM 88002 Mark for: Mr. Gary Basel (505) 679-5374/(505)649-9776 ACTY-CODE: OSGA CIC: TRW03-05721 B40 ATTACHMENTS AND LIST OF ADDENDA -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MISSILE FUELS) (DESC SEP 2002) (a) FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.212-5, and DFARS 252.212-7001 are incorporated herein. (b) LIST OF ADDENDA. (1) ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS. SECTION C -- DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK SECTION D -- PACKAGING AND MARKING SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE SECTION F -- DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS SECTION I -- CONTRACT CLAUSES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF FAR 52.212-5 AND DFARS 252.212-7001) SECTION J -- LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS (2) ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1. SECTION L -- INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (3) ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2. SECTION M -- EVALUATION OF OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (DESC 52.212-9F01) C16.65-2 PROPELLANT, NITROGEN TRIFLUORIDE (NF3) (MISSILE FUELS) (DESC JUN 2002) Specification MIL-P-87896, dated October 4, 1982, Propellant, Nitrogen Trifluoride, NF3, applies. The specification is modified as follows: (a) Change first sentence of 4.5.1.1 to read: 4.5.1.1 Apparatus. Clean the individual components and purge dry with nitrogen. (b) Disregard paragraph 4.5.1.5 (a) 1 in its entirety. It does not apply. (DESC 52.246-9FLO) D10 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS (MISSILE FUELS) (DESC NOV 2002) (a) The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring hazardous materials are in full compliance with all applicable packaging/packing, marking, labeling, placarding, blocking and bracing, and palletizing and shipping certifications in force and effect on the date of the shipment in accordance with the following applicable rules and regulations for the individual hazard, ultimate destination, and mode of transportation: (1) Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR) -- Packaging. (2) DLAI 4145.3, Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipments. (3) International Air Transport Association (IATA) -- Dangerous Goods Regulations. (4) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) -- Technical Instructions for the Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air. (5) International Maritime Organization (IMO) -- International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (for overseas shipments by vessel). (6) MIL-STD 129, Standard Practice for Military Marking (for military destinations). (7) MIL-HDBK 774, Department of Defense Handbook, Palletized Unit Loads (for guidance only). (b) Contractor commercial packaging (ASTM D 3951) shall also be in compliance with the requirements listed. (DESC 52.223-9F17) D15 CONTRACTOR SEALS REQUIREMENT (MISSILE FUELS) (DESC OCT 2002) The Contractor shall furnish serially-numbered seals and seal all openings on shipping containers prior to shipment in such a manner that entry could only be gained by breaking a seal. The seal numbers on the seals and the corresponding shipping container shall be indicated on the Commercial Bill of Lading. (DESC 52.211-9FN1) E5 FAR 52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES - FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996) E2.01 POINTS OF INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (DESC NOV 2002) (a) F.o.b. origin deliveries will be inspected and accepted at origin. (b) F.o.b. destination deliveries will be inspected at origin and accepted at destination.(DESC 52.246-9FP1) E22.01 QUALITY REPRESENTATIVE (DESC JUL 1999) The Quality Office assigned inspection responsibility under this contract is TBD at time of award E35 NONCONFORMING SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (DESC APR 2001) (a) It is the policy of the Government that supplies or services that do not conform in all respects to the contract requirements should be rejected. However, there may be circumstances when acceptance of such nonconforming supplies or services is in the interest of the Government. No deviation will be granted unless specifically approved by the Contracting Officer or duly authorized representative. (b) The following procedures apply to requests for specification waivers. (1) Requests for deviations and waivers shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer with a copy to the Quality Representative (QR). Each request shall provide the following information: Contractor name; contract number; contract line item and product, if applicable; clause number, paragraph and subparagraph, as appropriate; the nature of the request; the reason for the request; the corrective action being taken by the Contractor to correct and prevent recurrence of the condition(s) causing the nonconformance; and equitable price adjustment offered over the administrative fee. In extraordinary situations, the Contractor may initially submit the request for a deviation or waiver through the cognizant QR to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Technical Operations, Defense Energy Support Center (DESC). Extraordinary situation requests shall be submitted formally to the Contracting Officer prior to close of business of the next DESC normal workday. As used in this clause, the term ?extraordinary situation? means the matter cannot await resolution until the DESC normal workday (0800 to 1630 hours), Monday through Friday - Federal holidays excluded. In addition, if either the Contracting Officer or the COR cannot be reached, the Duty Officer shall be contacted and provided the necessary information to forward to the proper individuals as soon as possible. The Duty Officer's telephone number is (800) 286-7633, (703) 767-8420, or (DSN) 427-8420. (2) If the waiver is granted, the contract will be modified to provide an equitable price reduction or other adequate consideration commensurate with the waiver being granted. If the situation dictates, a waiver may be granted without prior agreement on price adjustment or other consideration subject to agreement by the Contractor, or its representative, to subsequent negotiation. Such agreement shall be documented on the receiving document or other appropriate correspondence. After negotiations, failure to agree on adequate consideration shall be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of paragraph (d), Disputes, of the CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS clause of this contract. (3) If the waiver is granted and the nonconforming supplies are accepted, then in no event will consideration be less than $250 to cover administrative costs, plus any additional cost of Government inspection or tests if reinspection or retest is necessary. (4) If the waiver is granted modifying this contract but the supplies accepted are nevertheless determined to be in conformity with contract specifications, the Contractor shall still be obligated to pay the consideration originally agreed upon in support of the waiver. If, however, this consideration exceeds $500, a second contract modification shall be issued reducing the Contractor's obligation to $500 (the administrative cost of issuing the two required modifications). (c) When notification of nonconforming supplies is received after the supplies have been accepted, and the Government determines not to exercise its right to reject or to require correction under the INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES - FIXED-PRICE or INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SUPPLIES clause, then in no event will consideration be less than $250 to cover administrative costs. This $250 fee is in addition to? (1) Consideration commensurate with the extent of nonconforming supplies; and (2) Cost of Government inspection or tests if reinspection or retest is necessary. The administrative fee will apply to each claim letter issued for off-specification product delivered to an activity. (d) Contractors shall be held responsible for payment of any fines or penalties imposed on a receiving activity by an environmental enforcement agency, resulting from the delivery of nonconforming supplies under a DESC contract. (e) Repeated tender of nonconforming supplies or services, including those with only minor defects, will be discouraged by appropriate action such as rejecting the supplies or services whenever feasible and documenting the Contractor's performance records. (DESC 52.246-9FQ5) F1.36 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITY (PROPELLANTS, CRYOGENICS AND GASES) (MISSILE FUELS)(DESC SEP 2002) (a) QUANTITY. The quantity of supplies furnished under this contract shall be determined according to one of the following methods: (1) Calibrated flow meter; or (2) Weight using calibrated scales. The Government has the right to have a representative present to witness the measurement of quantity. (b) MEASUREMENT STANDARDS. Weight scales used in determining net shipping volumes shall be certified as calibrated within frequency required by local regulation. If no local regulation exists, the frequency of calibration shall be conducted in accordance with weight scale manufacturer recommendation or every six months, whichever is more frequent. All flow meters used in determining product volume shall be calibrated by frequency required by local regulation (foreign or domestic). If no local regulation exists, then the frequency of calibration shall be that recommended by the meter manufacturer or every six months, whichever is more frequent. The net quantity shipped shall be reported in Block 17 on the DD Form 250. (DESC 52.211-9FB6) F7 DELAY OF CARRIER EQUIPMENT (DETENTION) (MISSILE FUELS) (DESC OCT 2002) Detention charges at the Contractor?s facility for delay of the carrier?s equipment in excess of the carrier?s tariff/tender allowable free time is to be documented on the carrier?s Transport Equipment Delay Certificate. Both the carrier driver and the Contractor must sign the certificate. Documentation shall include the time and date the carrier driver arrived, the time and date the carrier driver departed, and the reason(s) for the delay. Documentation shall be provided to the carrier driver prior to his departure from the facility. (DESC 52.247-9FP7) F17 FAR 52.247-29 F.O.B. ORIGIN (JUN 1988) F105 FAR 52.211-16 VARIATION IN QUANTITY (APR 1984) G3.01 PAYMENT DUE DATE (DESC OCT 1988) When payment due date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, or on a United States Official Federal holiday, payment will be due and payable on the following workday. (DESC 52.232-9F45) I1.03-1 FAR 52.212-4 (and addenda, if applicable), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Dec 2001); I1.04 FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Dec 2001); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor ? Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126). FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793). FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212). FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act - North American Free Trade Agreement - Israeli Trade Act (41 U.S.C 10a - 10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note). FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067; 13121, and 13129). FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). I1.20-1 Clauses and Provisions incorporated by Reference (DESC Nov 1999) The full text of any clause can be found at: FAR/DFARS: http://farsite.hill.af.mil ; http://www-far.npr.gov; and DLAD: http://www.procregs.hq.dla.mil/icps.htm. DESC clauses and provisions are contained in full text in this document. DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Mar 1998); DFARS 252.225-7003, Information for Duty-Free Entry Evaluation (MAR 1998); FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use (Sep 1990) FAR 52.211-9002, Priority Rating for National Defense Use (Mar 2000) I190.06 Material Safety Data Sheets ? Commercial Items (DESC MAR 2000) (a) The Contractor agrees to submit to the Contracting Officer, upon request, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest revision of Federal Standard No. 313 for all requested contract items. MSDSs must cite the contract number, the applicable CAGE code of the manufacturer, and, where so identified, the National Stock Number (NSN). (b) The data on the MSDSs must be current and complete, reflecting the final composition of the product supplied. Should the description /composition of the product change in any manner from a previously submitted MSDS, the Contractor shall promptly provide a new MSDS to the Contracting Officer. (DESC 52.223-9F06) I198 DFARS 252-243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991) When costs are a factor in any price adjustment under this contract, the contract cost principles and procedures in FAR Part 31 and DFARS Part 231, in effect on the date of this contract, apply. (DFARS 252.243-7001) FAR 52.223-13,Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Oct 2000); FAR 52.223-14,Toxic Chemical Release Reporting (Oct 2000); F105, FAR 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity (APR 1984) I1.07 DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Nov 2001) (http://www.ccr2000.com); I1.05 DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Nov 2001) DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (Sep 1999); DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Mar 1998); DFARS 252.225-7028, Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Government (Dec 1991); DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payment Program (Mar 1998); K1.01-10 DFARS 252-209-7001 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items 9ALTS I/III) (Apr 2001/Oct 2000/Oct 2000) L1.02 Proposal Acceptance Period (DESC Nov 1991) L2.05 FAR 52.212-1 (and addenda, if applicable), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000); L5.01-1 Agency Protests (Sep 1999) DLAD L74 FAR 52.216-1Type of Contract Apr 1984) L203 Handcarried Offers and Express Delivery Service (DESC Jan 1998) M2.11 FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999); M10 Evaluation ? All or None (DESC Mar 2000) M11 FAR 52.247-47 Evaluation ? F.O.B. Origin (Apr 1984) The Government reserves the right to make awards without negotiations. Therefore, offerors are advised to submit their best prices with their initial offers. Correspondence should be mailed to: Robert L. Mayfield, Contracting Officer, DESC-MK, Bldg 1621-K, 2261 Hughes Ave, Ste 128, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-9828. Contact Ellen Shannon at 210-925-2124 or Larry Brehm at 210-925-1177 for information regarding this solicitation.
- Place of Performance
- Address: White Sands, NM
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