The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Aerospace Energy Commodities Business Unit (CBU) is seeking potential sources that have the capability to produce and manufacture a low sulfur kerosene cut hydrocarbon fuel for use in rocket engines known as RP-2), IAW MIL-DTL-22576E, dated 14 April 2006. Contractor shall provide all production, raw materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment and labor necessary for the manufacture of RP-2. Delivery is FOB Origin. Estimated quantities are as follows: 2006: RP-2 in drums 319 gallon; RP-2 in bulk 111,000 gallons; 2007: RP-2 in drums 319 gallons; RP-2 in bulk 120,000; 2008: RP-2 in bulk 120,000; 2009: RP-2 in bulk 200,000 gallons, and 2010: RP-2 in bulk 200,000 gallons. Interested sources should forward (via e-mail) to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist answers to the following questions not later than 09 Jun 2006: (1) Have you manufactured either RP-2 in the past? (2) Can you manufacture RP-2 that meets the specification requirements of MIL-DTL-25576E (attached)? (3) If yes, can you manufacture it in bulk, drum or both? (4) Can you make bulk and/or drum deliveries (fob destination)? (5) If you have manufactured either RP-1 or RP-2, provide timeframe for when product was manufactured. (6) Was the product manufactured for the Government? (7) What is your business size/category: Large Business, Small Business, Woman Owned, Disadvantaged, HubZone, 8(a), Service Disabled or Veteran Owned (state all that apply).

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