This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The Range Operations Branch at NSWC Dahlgren (NSWCDD) supports programs which require the use of ASTM D 3699, Type 1-K Kerosene (un-dyed). The Government intends to issue Blank Purchase Agreements (BPAs) in accordance with Simplified Acquisition procedures, Part 13 of the FAR to support the Range Operations Branch’s operational needs. After establishment of a call/order, an NSWCDD employee will contact the vendor to request delivery of a specific or estimated quantity of fuel. This request will be made by direct phone conversation with an employee of the vendor or by faxed request with confirmed receipt. The vendor shall deliver the fuel to NSWCDD within 7 days of receipt of the request. All deliveries shall be made during normal business hours (i.e., weekdays between 0730-1500, except for Federal holidays). The fuel shall be delivered to the fuel tanker containment area located across the street from Building 481 at the Naval Support Activity, South Potomac in Dahlgren, VA. The fuel shall be transferred on-site directly from the vendor’s tanker to the Navy tanker. The maximum quantity of fuel purchased per transaction will be 5,000 gal (i.e., the capacity of the Navy tanker that will be used to hold the fuel temporarily). The minimum quantity per transaction will be 500 gal. Please note that a BPA is not a contract. A BPA is a streamlined method for acquiring services on an as-needed basis from qualified sources that are readily available and services and thus eliminate the need for repetitive costly re-procurements. There is no minimum or maximum guaranteed quantity. All calls/orders must be acknowledged by the selected vendor in order to be retained on the BPA calling list. The Government will not be issuing a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) because this notice will result in BPAs. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice. Because the needs of G Department are dynamic, NSWC Dahlgren will periodically solicit additional offers to add new vendors to the calling list. The government reserves the right to remove vendors from the calling list, as appropriate. Individual call numbers shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $150,000. A BPA may be issued for a five-year period. In compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (MAR 2008)’, the government will utilize Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) - https://wawf.eb.mil/ to electronically process vendor requests for payment. The NAICS Code is 424720 with a size standard of 100 employees. Firms/companies are invited to indicate their interests and capabilities by providing specifications, brochures, manuals, reports, information pertaining to experience on previous similar activities, specific work previously performed or being performed and any other specific and pertinent information as pertains to this particular area that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Interested parties are requested to provide their Cage Code and DUNS numbers for verification of inclusion in the Central Contractor Registry - http://www.ccr.gov. Responsibility determinations will also precede issuance of a BPA and will be conducted in accordance with FAR 9.104 - http://federalconstruction.phslegal.com/FAR-9-104.pdf. Interested parties are encouraged to address the seven elements of responsibility contained in FAR 9.104 and to complete FAR Clause 52.219-1 - http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_215.htm#P1055_184500. BPAs will be issued on the basis of past performance. Interested vendors should provide a minimum of five (5) past performance references. These references should include name of business, address, and telephone number, point of contact, contract/purchase order number and item description. Past performance will be evaluated based upon quality and timeliness of delivery. The government reserves the right to use additional past performance references if necessary. FAILURE TO SUPPLY THE REQUESTED INFORMATION WILL AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO BE AWARDED A BPA. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Dahlgren, Virginia. All BPA calls/orders shall be issued on a firm fixed price basis. Companies interested in receiving a BPA shall submit the requested documentation no later than 13 April 2011, to the attention of Stacey Palivoda, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, 17632 Dahlgren Road Suite 157, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5110 or via email to:
[email protected]. Responses or questions concerning this announcement should reference synopsis number N00178-11-Q-1904 and should be directed to Stacey Palivoda at (540) 653-8133 or to:
[email protected].