This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number VA-259-08-RQ-0322 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns under the North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) 424720 and Small Business Size Standard of 100 Employees. The VISN 19 Rocky Mountain Network intends to procure Red Dye #2 Diesel Fuel for the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS), 1055 Clermont Street, Denver, Colorado, 80220. Contractor will be required to deliver 16,000 gallons of Red Dye #2 Diesel Fuel in bulk to the ECHCS. Delivery will be made to the boiler plant in the following manner:1). 3000 gallons in tank #1. 2). 4000 gallons in tank #2. 3). 4000 gallons in tank #3. 4). 4000 gallons in tank #4. 5). 1000 gallons in the 600 KW generator tank. The generator tank will require a small truck due to the location of the fill. Truck delivering to the main boiler plant tanks #1 through #4 will require approximately 100 ft. of hose to reach the farthest tank. All deliveries shall be coordinated with James Anderson at 303-399-8020 x2600 at least one day in advance to make room for the delivery truck. Delivery shall be Free on Board (FOB) Destination within 10 days of award. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following changes, items (d), (e) and (h) of the standard clause are deleted. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52,222-36, 52,222-37, 52.222-50, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, and 52.232-34. Interested offerors may submit their quotations along with a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, on or before 4:30 p.m., September 26, 2008. Quotations may be provided to the Contracting Officer at the address above or Fax a (303) 691-6558.

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