68 -- LIQUID NITROGEN AND AVIATORS BREATHING OXYGEN

Notice Date

January 26, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 99 CONS, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV, 89191-7063

ZIP Code

89191-7063

Solicitation Number

F26600-01-Q-B019

Response Due

February 12, 2001

Point of Contact

Jennifer Simmons, Contract Specialist, Phone 702-652-5355, Fax 702-652-5405, Email jennifer.simmons@nellis.af.mil -- Tim Brim, Contracting Apprentice, Phone 702-652-9567, Fax 702-652-3367, Email

E-Mail Address

Jennifer Simmons (jennifer.simmons@nellis.af.mil)

Description

LIQUID NITROGEN AND ABO (AVIATOR_S BREATHING OXYGEN) LIQUID OXYGEN FOR NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV -- RFQ F26600-01-Q-B019 DUE 021201 POC Jennifer Simmons, Contract Specialist, Phone (702)652-5355, Fax (702)652-5405, Email jennifer.simmons@nellis.af.mil. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is unrestricted; however, the quoter_s size status may affect entitlement to award in the case of a tie. SIC/NAIC codes and the small business size standards are 2813/32512 and 1,000 employees respectively. 1. Liquid Nitrogen, per FedSpec BB-N-411C, TYPE II,Grade B, 99.5% purity; Best Estimated Quantity (annual): 73,816 gallons; minimum shipment size per call: 5,500 gallons. 2. ABO Liquid Oxygen, Milspec MIL-PRF-27210G, TYPE II 99.5% purity; Best Estimated Quantity (annual): 56,026; minimum shipment size per call: 4,500 gallons. Delivery of both products shall be via tanker to: Nellis AFB, NV, FOB Destination is required. Contractor must provide all equipment required to off-load gases. Routine calls will be placed a minimum of 5 working days prior to required delivery date; emergency calls will be placed a minimum of 48 hours prior to required delivery date. ABO LOX requires source inspection. A firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement utilizing the IMPAC (International Merchants Purchase Authorization Card) as a method of payment is planned; the government reserves the right to make multiple awards. Period of performance is 12 months with the possibility of up to four (4) one-year option periods. Offers will be evaluated on a Best Value Basis. Evaluation criteria will be equally weighted: 1. Price., 2. Period of guaranteed pricing., 3. Past performance, and 4. Contractor_s ability to meet Federal and Military specifications. Copies of Military and Federal specifications may be obtained via written, email or fax request. A minimum of 3 references must accompany submitted offers. References shall include: company name, contact name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and contract number (if applicable). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-18. Award will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror who provides the best overall value to the government. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation and subsequent award (as applicable) and incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (Offerors failing to submit completed Representation and Certifications may be considered non-responsive), 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price, 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions _ Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer, 52.233-3 Protest After Award. The following DFAR clauses are applicable to this solicitation and subsequent award (as applicable) and are incorporated by reference: 252-204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, 252-246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report. This solicitation is posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) at www.eps.gov. If you are unable to access the web site, contact Jennifer Simmons TSgt Tim Brim. Quotes are due on or before 2:00pm PST 12 Feb 01.

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Record

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