This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued.

The purpose of this solicitation is for a compressed gas cylinder rentals with gas supply with a base year plus option years in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).  Base year service shall begin OOA 10/1/2020 – 9/30/2021. 

Follow on Option Years:

      Option year 1: Oct 1, 2021 – Sep 30 2022

      Option year 2: Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30 2023

      Option year 3: Oct 1, 2023 – Sep 30 2024

      Option year 4: Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30 2025

The contractor shall perform service immediately after receipt of order. The contractor shall deliver rented cylinders and replace empty cylinders monthly at Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, 15100 Rescue Way, Clearwater, FL 33762.

It is highly recommended that all interested parties visit the facilities to make a full evaluation and become familiar with the existing conditions. Site visit will take place at the location stated on the Statement of Work (SOW).

The POCs for site visits and technical questions are:

SK2 Christian Dixon at Air Station Clearwater; (727) 535-1437 ext 1506

Submit all bids or inquiries to (SKC Thomas Ikner via email only [email protected]

By 9/15/2020 @ 10:00 am or questions may not be answered before closing date.)

The facility shall remain in operation throughout the service. Contractor access to the service site area shall be limited to 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Access to the sites are not permitted after normal working hours or weekends without prior written approval at least 72 hours in advance from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Contractor must be registered in SAM before submitting a quote under this solicitation.

The award will be made by lowest price technically acceptable.  The lowest price will be determined by amount of cylinder rentals charged monthly, and refill costs of cylinders.  Not all gases will be filled monthly, but costs will be used in evaluation.

Contract terms is Firm Fixed price based on the Statement of Work (SOW). 

This solicitation incorporate by reference
FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management
FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items.
FAR 52.222.41 Service Contract Labor

FAR  52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract

Standards                                                                                                                           

FAR 52.237-1 -- Site Visit (Apr 1984).
Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award