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SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 12034320Q0046
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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and the documents incorporate provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04.
This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 324110 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,500 employees average employment of a firm over three years.
Scope of Contract. The USDA Forest Service, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests has a recurring need at multiple locations forest-wide for fuel to be delivered. Fuel types include On Road Diesel, Unleaded gasoline (ethanol free), and Premium Unleaded gasoline. The Region 1 Idaho Montana Acquisition Team (IMAT) Contracting Office intends to award multiple Purchase Orders from this combined synopsis/solicitation.
Fuel will be acquired by placing orders against a Purchase Order as needed. The Contractor is responsible for supplying and delivering the requested type of fuel.
The Forest Service will use the State of Idaho OPIS Rack Average pricing out of Spokane, WA, as the base cost for fuel on the date an order is placed via http://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/Opis/BulkFuelPrices.asp.
Delivery Locations. See Bulk Fuel Locations below.
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders. There will be Forest Service personnel at each location who are authorized to place orders. Refer to Bulk Fuel Locations below to see who is authorized.
Procedures for Placing Orders. Orders will by placed by authorized Forest Service personnel with a phone call to the Contractor and a follow up email or phone call to the Contracting Officer (CO).
Billing Procedures.
(a) Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), is a secure, web-based service that more efficiently manages government invoicing from purchase order (PO) through payment notification, at no charge to federal agencies and their vendors.
The Forest Service is utilizing IPP for the electronic submission and tracking of contracts/purchase orders, invoices, and payment information. Payment through IPP is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) into the Contractor’s bank account.
Vendors that are required to submit an invoice through IPP do not need to contact IPP to enroll. Enrollment will occur directly through the agency they are doing business with. Once enrolled by an agency, vendors will receive two (2) emails with and IPP login ID and a temporary password.
(b) Credit Card. The Contractor may choose payment by credit card to the extent the Contractor agrees to accept that method of payment. Hard copy invoices shall be submitted to the CO. Upon approval/acceptance of the invoice, the CO will provide Government VISA card information to the Contractor over the phone.
Effective Period of Contract. The effective period of this contract is from the date of Award through March 31, 2021. The estimated start date is April 1, 2019.
FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1 CLAUSES)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (JAN 2017)
52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or
Executive Orders—Commercial Items (NOV 2017)
52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting
with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for
Debarment (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note)
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011)
(15 U.S.C. 644)
52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r))
52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Re-representation
(JUL 2013)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2))
52.222-19 Child Labor – Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies
(OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126)
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246)
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)
(29 U.S.C. 793)
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)
(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627)
52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging
While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513)
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for
Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332)
52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332)
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
The following attachment is part of this solicitation and any resulting contract (see separate document).
1. Schedule of Items (2 pages)
SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries (FEB 1988). Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Quoters should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.
INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO QUOTERS
System for Award Management (SAM). In order to be eligible for a contract award under this solicitation, quoters must have an active registration in the System for Award Management via www.sam.gov.
The System for Award Management (SAM) is an official website of the U.S. Government. There is no cost to use SAM. You can use the site for FREE.
Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). For questions concerning SAM registration, certifications, or assistance with preparing quotes, contact the PTAC office in your area. Services are FREE.
In Idaho contact the Boise office:
Lee Velten
Idaho PTAC Program Analyst
(208) 562-3746
In Montana contact the Missoula office:
Patty Cox
Government Contracting Advisor
(406) 243-4030
Submission of Quotes. Request for Quotations will be accepted NO LATER THAN 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on March 17, 2020. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Contracting Officer Marion Daniel at 208-765-7282 or [email protected].
Submit the following as your Quote:
Schedule of Items with Markup and business information (attachment 2 pages)
Submission Methods:
Email: [email protected] (preferred method)
Fax: 208-765-7229 (confirm receipt)
Mail: USDA Forest Service
ATTN: Marion Daniel, Contracting Officer
3815 Schreiber Way
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
BULK FUEL LOCATIONS
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
Location A
Red River Ranger District/Elk City Ranger Station
300 American River Rd.
Elk City, ID 83525
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
Becky Chaffee
Debbie Rendleman
Marion Daniel, CO
Location B
Moose Creek Ranger District/Fenn Ranger Station
831 Selway Rd.
Kooskia, ID 83539
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
Jonathan Cooper
James Bolling
Lee Angeny
Joseph Sullivan
Jon Norman
Marion Daniel, CO
Location C
North Fork Ranger District
12730 Highway 12
Orofino, ID 83544
Kelly Work Center (80 miles from Orofino)
(North Fork Ranger District)
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
TC Peterson
Brandon Skinner
Craig Roach
Lee Logan
Chris Damman
Terra Ritelen
Mark Wahlberg
Marion Daniel, CO
Canyon Work Center (63 miles from Orofino)
(North Fork Ranger District)
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
TC Peterson
Brandon Skinner
Craig Roach
Lee Logan
Chris Damman
Terra Rintelen
Mark Wahlberg
Marion Daniel, CO
Pierce Work Center (Pierce, ID – 30 miles from Orofino)
(North Fork Ranger District)
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
Tim Lewis
Chris Damman
Gordon Fitzwater
Brandon Skinner
Sean Gaines
Marion Daniel, CO
NZ Road Crew
(North Fork Ranger District)
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
Chris Damman
Marion Daniel, CO
Location D
Powell Ranger District (Powell Office)
21200 Highway 12 West
Lolo, MT 59847
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
Cynthia Onthank
Margaret Riley
Marion Daniel, CO
Location F
Lochsa/Powell Ranger District (Kooskia Office)
502 Lowry St.
Kooskia, ID 83539
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
Cynthia Onthank
Kalven Metz
Margaret Riley
Dennis Standridge
Marion Daniel, CO
Musselshell Work Center (36 miles from Kooskia)
(Lochsa/Powell Ranger District)
Individuals Authorized to Place Orders:
Cynthia Onthank
Kalven Metz
Aaron Skinner
Dennis Standridge
Sean Gaines
William Mack
Marion Daniel, CO