91 -- PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE, WINTER AND SUMMER DIESEL FUEL

Notice Date

February 26, 2001

Contracting Office

Defense Energy Support Center, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Suite 4950, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6222

ZIP Code

22060-6222

Solicitation Number

SP0600-01-R-0051

Response Due

March 5, 2001

Point of Contact

David W. Peterson, dpeterson@desc.dla.mil, (703) 767-9510, or George W. Atwood III, gatwood@desc.dla.mil, (703) 767-9509

E-Mail Address

George W. Atwood III (gatwood@desc.dla.mil)

Description

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation SP0600-01-R-0051 is issued as a request for proposals. Solicitation SP0600-00-R-0041 as amended by Amendments 0001 through 0004 is incorporated by reference. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-21 effective January 19, 2001. DESC intends to evaluate offers and award a contract(s) without discussions with offerors. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Therefore, offerors' initial offer should contain their best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The following six (6) line items are being solicited: Line Item 280-29, Gasoline, Premium Unleaded (MBP), Estimate 85,000 USG, NSN: 9130-01-423-0939 (FMS) NATO F67, Specification Clause C16.18-19 or Commercial Equivalent, FOB Destination TT w/Pump & Meter, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, For Use by Non-US Forces, The maximum truckload is 3,000 USG; Line Item 280-295, Gasoline, Premium Unleaded (MBP), 0 USG, NSN: 9130-01-423-0939 (FMS) NATO F67, Specification Clause C16.18-19 or Commercial Equivalent, FOB Origin TT w/Pump & Meter, This is an alternate item to Item 280-29 to allow pickup at Contractor's terminal, For Use by Non-US Forces; Line Item 280-31, Diesel Fuel (B65), Estimate 1,460,000 USG, NSN: 9140-01-440-9435 (FMS) NATO F54, Specification Clause C16.26-10 or Commercial Equivalent, FOB Destination TT w/Pump & Meter, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, For Use by Non-US Forces; Line Item 280-315, Diesel Fuel (B65), 0 USG, NSN: 9140-01-440-9435 (FMS) NATO F54, Specification Clause C16.26-10 or Commercial Equivalent, FOB Origin TT w/Pump & Meter, This is an alternate item to Item 280-31 to allow pickup at Contractor's terminal, For Use by Non-US Forces; Line Item 280-35, Diesel Fuel (DB2), Estimate 670,000 USG, NSN: 9140-01-423-0988 (FMS), Specification Clause C16.26-10 or Commercial Equivalent, FOB Destination TT w/Pump & Meter, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, For Use by Non-US Forces; Line Item 280-355, Diesel Fuel (DB2), 0 USG, NSN: 9140-01-423-0988 (FMS), Specification Clause C16.26-10 or Commercial Equivalent, FOB Origin TT w/Pump & Meter, This is an alternate item to Item 280-35 to allow pickup at Contractor's terminal, For Use by Non-US Forces. The Ordering Period for all line items being solicited is April 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 and the Delivery Period begins 72 hours after the ordering period begins and ends 30 days after end of ordering period. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. Contractors who have been awarded a contract as a result of offers submitted for Solicitation SP0600-00-R-0041 may reference those completed certifications, state that the completed certifications are current, accurate and complete, and agree to notify the Contracting Officer of any changes, in lieu of completing the provision at 52.212-3. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Solicitation SP0600-00-R-0041 including Amendments 0001 through 0004 and all documents associated with Solicitation SP0600-01-R-0051 can be found at http://www.desc.dla.mil/main/p/grfuels/bosnia.htm. This solicitation incorporates by reference all provisions and clauses of Solicitation SP0600-00-R-0041 as amended by Amendments 0001 through 0004 except as follows: The following provisions and clauses are hereby deleted from Solicitation SP0600-00-R-0041: B19.02 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (OVERSEAS) (DESC JUL 1999) C1.02 DODISS SPECIFICATIONS (DESC JUN 1999) C16.18-19 GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE, PREMIUM, UNLEADED (NATO F67) (DESC FEB 2000) C16.26-10 FUEL OIL, DIESEL [TEMPERATE (SUMMER) AND WINTER GRADES] (BOSNIA) (DESC MAY 2000) E1 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES (DESC OCT 1999) G9.07 ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF FUNDS PAYMENTS -- CORPORATE TRADE EXCHANGE (DESC NOV 1999) G150.06-2 SHIPMENT NUMBER TO BE IDENTIFIED ON INVOICES (PC&S) (DESC AUG 1995) I1.03-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (PC&S) (DESC AUG 1999) I1.04 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 1999) I1.05 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 1999) K1.01-10 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (ALTS I/III) (OCT 1999/OCT 1998/JAN 1999) L2.05-5 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (PC&S) (DESC AUG 1999) M41 EVALUATION OF OFFERS -- TRANSPORTATION RATES AND RELATED COSTS (DESC JUN 1999) (REV) The following provisions and clauses have been revised since the issuance of Solicitation SP0600-00-R-0041 and are hereby added (see Reference Package). Clauses B19.02, G9.07, K1.01-10, and K94 are included in the Offer Submission Package (OSP). B19.02 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (OVERSEAS) (DESC AUG 2000) C1.02 DODISS SPECIFICATIONS (DESC AUG 2000) C16.18-19 GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE, PREMIUM, UNLEADED (NATO F67) (DESC MAR 2000) C16.26-10 FUEL OIL, DIESEL -- TEMPERATE (SUMMER) AND WINTER GRADES (BOSNIA) (DESC OCT 2000) E1 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION RESPONSIBILITIES (DESC AUG 2000) G9.07 ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF FUNDS PAYMENTS -- CORPORATE TRADE EXCHANGE (DESC JUN 2000) G150.06-2 SHIPMENT NUMBER TO BE IDENTIFIED ON INVOICES (OVERSEAS PC&S) (DESC AUG 2000) I1.03-3 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (PC&S) (DESC JUL 2000) I1.04 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2000) I1.05 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS APPLICABLE TO DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2000) K1.01-10 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (ALTS I/III) (JAN 2001/OCT 2000/OCT 2000) K94 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, PROPOSED DEBARMENT, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JAN 2001) L2.05-5 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (PC&S) (DESC SEP 2000) M41 EVALUATION OF OFFERS -- TRANSPORTATION RATES AND RELATED COSTS (DESC SEP 2000) (REV) The Government contemplates award of an Indefinite Quantity Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract resulting from this solicitation. Best Overall Value: Be advised that the Government will be awarding contracts to the responsible offeror(s) that represents the "Best Overall Value." The Government will evaluate each offeror's record of past performance, as well as price and other price related factors. Offerors are advised that the Government is more interested in obtaining performance capability than lowest price. The offeror(s) selected as best value will represent the best tradeoff to the government between performance capability and price. Please complete the Contractor Performance Data Sheet (OSP-24) as instructed and return with your offer. Your attention is invited to the following clauses: L2.01-3 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS AND PAST PERFORMANCE SUBMISSION M72.03-1.100 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR BEST OVERALL VALUE Base Reference and Economic Price Adjustment: Offerors are reminded that price escalation will be based on the methods outlined under Clause B19.02, ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (OVERSEAS) (DESC AUG 2000). Offerors are reminded to base their offer price on the base reference price listed under Clause B19.02 using the base reference date of 1 FEB 00. Contract price will be updated monthly based on changes in the reference publication; price changes are not based on product costs. After award, DESC will post updated monthly contract price on the DESC homepage at http://www.desc.dla.mil under "Doing Business With DESC." The closing date and time for receipt of offers is March 5, 2001, 3:00 p.m. local time, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Your facsimile offer is requested for the above items in accordance with Clause L2.11-2, FACSIMILE PROPOSALS. Please include product specifications with your offer. Please submit your offer by facsimile addressed to the Bid Custodian, DESC-CPC, Room 3815. Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) facsimile number is (703) 767-8506. Please identify your offer by making reference to Solicitation SP0600-01-R-0051 on the fax.

Web Link

Bosnia PC&S Homepage (http://www.desc.dla.mil/main/p/grfuels/bosnia.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010228/91SOL001.HTM (W-057 SN50E5P1)