Synopsis:

The Defense Logistics Agency-Energy (DLA-Energy) is seeking quotations for a total of 15,000 Gallons of ULSD (DS2) going to Parris Island, SC for delivery on February 18, 2015.  The NSN# is 9140-01-524-0139.

(i)         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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.  Evaluation will be conduction using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. 

(ii)        The solicitation number is SPE600-15-Q-0234 and this is a request for quotations. A firm fixed

Price will be awarded. Please include the detention rate per hour after one free hour for Tank Trucks.

(iii)       The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular December 26, 2014.

(iv)      This is a small business set-aside and the NAICS code is 324110.

(v)       Acceptable Product: ULSD (DS2) See C16.69 unless otherwise stated.

Quantity: 15,000 Gallons

(vi)       Delivery Mode: Tank Truck (TT) 6000 Gallons for above ground bulk tank, 9000 gallons for HMMT Fuelers (2500 gallons per HMMT Tanker). Please be advised Truck to Truck certification is required.

(vii)      Delivery Location:     1021 ENG, 132 N. COLUMBIA ST., COVINGTON, LA 70433

Delivery Date:            February 18, 2015

Delivery Hours:         0800 to 1500 Tuesday - Friday (Please call prior to delivery)

P.O.C.                         Stephen Stegemyer (985) 893-6380

(viii)     FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies. All quotes shall include the following minimum information: Cage Code, Duns Number, Taxpayer I.D. No., Payment Terms, and/or Discount Terms, Offerors Reps and Certs, Point of Contact, Phone, Fax, and E-mail. All vendors MUST have active SAM registration https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ and not be on any excluded parties lists.

(ix)       Lowest price technically acceptable will be used to evaluate the offer under FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial.   Please note this is a firm fixed price.

(xv)     Please submit the price as a per gallon price with all applicable taxes included in the price except federal excise tax.  

(xvi)     All responsible offers may submit a quotation via E-mail to [email protected] or [email protected] by 1:00 pm local Ft. Belvoir, VA time (EST) February 17, 2015. Award will be made shortly thereafter. Please note our payment system is Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), therefore, vendors will need to be registered in WAWF https://wawf.eb.mil/.

Additional Information for Fuel Specification for Fuel Oil Burner #6 under DLA Energy Local Provision:

C16.69            FUEL SPECIFICATION POST, CAMPS & STATIONS (PC&S) (DLA ENERGY SEP 2014)

            Supplies delivered under this contract shall conform to all Federal, State, and local environmental requirements applicable to the geographic location of the receiving activity on the date of delivery.  This includes delivery of fuel and documentation in a manner consistent with existing or future Title V (Clean Air Act) Permits.  In the event that a Federal, State, or local environmental requirement is more stringent than a similar requirement in a fuel specification contained in this contract, the Contractor shall deliver product that complies with the more stringent requirement.  Product that fails to meet the more stringent environmental requirement will be considered to be a nonconforming supply.

             All supplies furnished under this contract shall fully meet the requirements of the applicable specification(s) as cited below. In the event that compliance with the more stringent requirement causes the contractor to incur additional costs, the contractor may request an equitable adjustment.

            NOTE:  Gasoline, gasohol, and reformulated gasoline Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) specification requirements are seasonal and vary geographically throughout the United States.  Therefore, Contractors are obligated to know and comply with local, State, or Federal RVP requirements for areas they are supplying.

            (a)  GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE, UNLEADED, GRADES REGULAR, MIDGRADE, AND PREMIUM.  Product shall conform to ASTM D4814, Standard Specification for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel, latest revision, as modified below.

                        (1)  OCTANE REQUIREMENTS.

                                    (i)  Unleaded automotive gasoline shall meet the Antiknock Index (AKI) requirements shown in the table below.

                                     (ii)  Reductions for altitude and seasonal variations are allowed for all AKI values in accordance with Figures X1.2 and X1.3 of ASTM D4814, latest revision.

                                    (iii)  For regular unleaded gasoline, in addition to an AKI of 87 minimum, the motor octane number (MON) shall not be less than 82.

                        (2)  OXYGENATE REQUIREMENTS.

                                    (i)  In order to achieve minimum/maximum oxygen content limits specified per Federal, State, and local environmental requirements, supplies shall only include oxygenates that are permitted by environmental regulations applicable to the time and place of delivery.

                                     (ii)  Blending of oxygenates into gasoline to meet oxygenated fuel requirements shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product shall meet contract requirements.   

            (b)  GASOHOL, AUTOMOTIVE, UNLEADED, GRADES REGULAR, MIDGRADE, AND PREMIUM.  Products shall conform to Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-52530, Gasohol, Automotive, Unleaded, dated October 10, 1995, as modified below.  In accordance with Executive Order 12261 of January 5, 1981, "Gasohol in Federal Motor Vehicles," Gasohol may be considered an acceptable substitute for Unleaded Gasoline.  The Unleaded Gasoline items that permit the substitution of Gasohol are identified in the Schedule.  Contractors are required to state, for each line item in their offer, whether Gasohol will be provided.  Contractors will not be permitted to substitute Unleaded Gasoline under line items awarded as gasohol.  Also, Contractors are not permitted to substitute gasohol for gasoline under line items awarded as gasoline, except when Government regulations mandate use of fuel containing an oxygenate for control of carbon monoxide pollution.

                        (1)  OCTANE REQUIREMENTS.

                                    (i)  Unleaded automotive gasohol shall meet the AKI requirements shown in the table below.

                                     (ii)  Reductions for altitude and seasonal variations are allowed for all AKI values in accordance with Figures X1.2 and X1.3 of ASTM D4814, latest revision.

                                    (iii)  For regular unleaded gasohol, in addition to an AKI of 87 minimum, the MON shall not be less than 82.

                        (2)  OXYGENATE REQUIREMENTS.

                                    (i)  Ethanol concentration shall be between 9 and 11 volume percent.

                                     (ii)  Blending of ethanol into gasoline to make gasohol shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product shall meet contract requirements.

            (c)  REFORMULATED GASOLINE (RFG), AUTOMOTIVE, UNLEADED, GRADES REGULAR, MIDGRADE, AND PREMIUM.  Product shall conform to ASTM D4814 latest revision, as modified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements detailed in 40 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 80 - "Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives; Subpart D Reformulated Gasoline".  In part, these regulations mandate that Phase II complex model reformulated gasoline must meet three emissions performance requirements when compared to the baseline gasoline marketed by a refiner in 1990:  a 27 percent reduction in emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a 22 percent reduction in emissions of toxic pollutants, and a 7 percent reduction in emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx).  Further, Phase II complex model reformulated gasoline must meet two compositional requirements:  1.0 volume percent maximum benzene and no heavy metals (e.g., Lead (Pb) and Manganese (Mn)).

            (1)  OCTANE REQUIREMENTS.

                        (i)  Reformulated gasoline shall meet the AKI requirements shown in the table below.

                                     (ii)  Reductions for altitude and seasonal variations are allowed for all AKI values in accordance with Figures X1.2 and X1.3 of ASTM D4814, latest revision.

            (d)  DIESEL FUEL.

                        (1)  APPLICABLE TO ALL DIESEL GRADES.

                                    (i)  ADDITIVES.

                                    (A)  The fuel stabilizer additive must conform to MIL-S-53021A , Stabilizer Additive, Diesel Fuel, dated August 15, 1988, found in ASSIST and shall be listed in the electronic Qualified Products List (QPL)-53021, located in the Qualified Products Database (QPD) found at http://assistdocs.com.

                                    (B) CI/LI additive must conform to MIL-PRF-25017H with Amendment 1, Inhibitor, Corrosion/Lubricity Improver, Fuel Soluble (NATO S-1747), dated August 4, 2011, found in ASSIST and shall be listed in the electronic Qualified Products List (QPL)-25017, located in the Qualified Products Database (QPD) found at http://assistdocs.com.

                                    (C)  Conforming to ASTM D4171, Standard Specification for Fuel System Icing Inhibitors (FSII), latest revision, a FSII may be blended into the fuel to purge small quantities of water and prevent the formulation of ice crystals.  The FSII concentration shall not exceed 0.15 volume percent when tested in accordance with Standard Test Method for Measurement of FSII (Ether Type) in Aviation Fuels. ASTM D5006, latest revision.

                                     (ii)  BLENDING.  Blending one grade of diesel fuel with another grade, or other compatible components, to produce a different grade or a variation within a grade is permitted.  However, such blending shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product shall meet all the requirements of the desired fuel.

                                    (iii)  LOW TEMPERATURE OPERABILITY.  The low temperature performance of diesel fuel shall be defined by the following property:

                                                  CLOUD POINT.  Unless a more restrictive cloud point limit is specified in the contract schedule, the cloud point shall be equal to or lower than the tenth percentile minimum ambient temperature specified in Appendix X5 of ASTM D975, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils, latest revision.  Within Alaska for activities where fuel support is limited to April-September, for example "JUN/JUL", "MAY 15 - JUN 15", "DURING SUMMER MONTHS", etc., and fuel will be used year-round in support of continuing operations, the cloud point shall be equal to or lower than the tenth percentile minimum Alaska temperature specified in Appendix X5 of ASTM D975 latest revision for the month of January.                              

                        (iv)  DYE.  As a means of identification, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that a red dye, identified as Solvent Red 164 (alky derivatives of azo benzene azo naphthol), shall be added to all nontaxable diesel and all nontaxable kerosene used for purposes other than military jet fuel.  The definitions of diesel and kerosene are provided in 26 CFR Section 48.4081-1.  The minimum concentration is provided in 40 CFR Part 80.

                        (2)  APPLICABLE TO GRADES DF1, DF2, DS2, DS1, DSS, DSW, AND SF2.  Product shall conform to ASTM D975, Standard Specification for Diesel Fuel Oil, latest revision.  In accordance with this specification, product shall be visually free of undissolved water, sediment, and suspended matter.  Product classification is shown below.

            ULTRA-LOW SULFUR GRADES

                        (3)  APPLICABLE TO GRADES DF2 AND DF1 ONLY.  Product shall conform to specification ASTM D975 latest revision.  In addition, product shall contain no more than 10 milligrams/liter (mg/L) of particulates as measured by Standard Test Method for Particulate Contamination in Middle Distillate Fuels by Laboratory Filtration, ASTM D6217 latest revision.  Product classification is shown below.

            HIGH SULFUR GRADES

                        (4)  APPLICABLE TO DIESEL GRADE NUMBER 1 ONLY.  DLA Energy frequently requires Number 1 diesel fuel grades when it is anticipated that the fuel may be exposed to temperatures below 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 degrees Celsius).  These products shall conform to ASTM D975, latest revision, and additional requirements as specified above for each DLA Energy product code.  Although the Government does not encourage such actions, Contractors electing to deliver kerosene or Jet A to meet Number 1 diesel fuel requirements shall-

                                    (i)  Provide certification to the Contracting Officer prior to 1 October of each year that the kerosene or Jet A will meet requirements applicable to the specific product code, including  particularly, sulfur, dye, lubricity, viscosity and cetane index; AND

                                     (ii)  For each delivery, submit relevant documents (delivery tickets, bills of lading, etc.) indicating that Number 1 diesel fuel is being delivered.

            (e)  FUEL OIL, BURNER (VIRGIN FUEL OILS).  Applicable to all burner fuel oil grades.  Product shall conform to ASTM D396, Standard Specification for Fuel Oil, latest revision, as modified by the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (7) below.  Product classification is shown in the table below. 

                        (1)  PRODUCT CONTAINING USED OIL SHALL NOT BE SUPPLIED.  (See paragraph (f) below for DLA Energy product codes, national stock numbers, and detailed requirements applicable to blends of residual fuel with recycled lubricating oil.). These residual grades of burner fuel oil (Grades No. 4, No. 4 (Light), No. 5 (Light), No. 5 (Heavy), and No. 6) shall consist of fossil-derived hydrocarbon stock.                 

                  (2)  SULFUR REQUIREMENT.  Refer to the Schedule for the maximum allowable sulfur content of Burner Oil, Grades No. 4, No. 4 (Light), No. 5 (Light), No. 5 (Heavy), and No. 6.  The maximum allowable sulfur content for Burner Oil, Grades No. 1 S5000 and No. 2 S5000, shall be 0.50 weight percent or per State/local environmental requirements, whichever is more stringent.  The maximum allowable sulfur content for Burner Oil, Grade No. 2 S500 shall be 0.05 weight percent.

                        (3)  NITROGEN REQUIREMENT.  The nitrogen content shall be tested using Standard Test Method for Total Nitrogen in Lubricating Oils and Fuel Oils by Modified Kjeldahl Method, ASTM D3228 latest revision, or Standard Test Method for Trace Nitrogen in Liquid Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Syringe/Inlet Oxidative Combustion Chemiluminescence Detection, ASTM D4629, latest revision.  The nitrogen content is used to determine nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions in boiler systems as determined by State/local environmental agencies.  The requirement applies for line items with Burner Oil No. 4, Burner Oil No. 5 (heavy), Burner Oil No. 5 (light), and Burner Oil No. 6.  The Contractor is required upon request from the Government to provide a copy of the test report, within two working days, that states the actual nitrogen content of fuel delivered.

                        (4)  Blending of various compatible grades of burner oil to produce an intermediate grade is permitted, however, such blending shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product shall meet all the requirements of the grade produced.

                        (5)  The maximum allowable ash content for Burner Oil, Grade No. 6, shall be 0.50 weight percent using Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oil and Additives, ASTM D874 latest revision.

                        (6)  Under United States regulations, Grades No. 1, 2, and 4 (Light) are required by 40 CFR Part 80 to contain a sufficient amount of the dye Solvent Red 164 so its presence is visually apparent.  At or beyond terminal storage tanks, these products are required by 26 CFR Part 48 to contain the dye Solvent Red 164 at a concentration spectrally equivalent to 3.9 pounds per thousand barrels of the solid dye standard Solvent Red 26.

                        (7)  APPLICABLE TO FUEL OIL, BURNER, GRADE No. 1 ONLY.  This product shall conform to ASTM D396 latest revision, Contractors electing to deliver kerosene (red dye) to meet No. 1 burner oil requirements shall-

                                    (i)  Provide certification to the Contracting Officer prior to 1 October of each year that the kerosene will meet No. 1 burner oil specifications, including , specifically, viscosity, distillation, density and pour point, AND

                                     (ii)  For each delivery, submit relevant documents (delivery tickets, bills of lading, etc.) indicating that No. 1 burner oil is being delivered.

                                    (iii)  All kerosene delivered to meet No. 1 burner oil shall be tax free, i.e., dyed in accordance with IRS regulations.

            (f)  FUEL OIL, BURNER, CONTAINING RECYCLED USED OILS, GRADES 4, 5 (LIGHT), 5 (HEAVY) AND 6.  Product shall conform to ASTM D6823, Standard Specification for Commercial Boiler Fuels with Used Lubricating Oils, latest revision, as modified by the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (5) below.  Product classification is shown in the table below.

                        (1)  SULFUR REQUIREMENT.  Refer to the Schedule for the maximum allowable sulfur content of Grades 4, 5 (Light), 5 (Heavy), and 6.

                        (2)  NITROGEN REQUIREMENT.  The nitrogen content shall be tested using ASTM D3228, latest revision, or ASTM D4629, latest revision.  The nitrogen content is used to determine nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions in boiler systems as determined by State/local environmental agencies.  The Contractor is required upon request from the Government to provide a copy of the test report, within two working days, that states the actual nitrogen content of fuel delivered.

                        (3)  INCLUSION OF OFF-SPECIFICATION USED OIL PROHIBITED.  40 CFR Parts 266 and 279 define off-specification used oil.  The supply of RF4, R5L, RF5, or RF6 containing off-specification used oil is not permitted.

            [   ]  The offeror represents that it will provide certified test reports with associated Quality Control (QC) documents validating compliance with EPA used oil standards contained in 40 CFR Parts 266 and 279 or State/local requirements, whichever is more stringent, for all contract deliveries under the line items identified above to-

                                                ATTN: DLA ENERGY-FEQB ROOM 2843

                                                DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ENERGY

                                                8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD SUITE 4950

                                                FORT BELVOIR VA, 22060-6222

            Email: [email protected]

                                    Offeror's EPA Identification Number: _______________________

                        (4)  Blending of various compatible grades of burner oil to produce an intermediate grade is permitted, however, such blending shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product shall meet all the requirements of the contract.

                        (5)  The maximum allowable ash content for Burner Oil, Grade RF6, shall be 0.50 mass percent using ASTM D874, latest revision.

            (g)  KEROSENE.  Product shall conform to ASTM D3699, Standard Specification for Kerosine, latest revision.  Classification of product is shown below.

            LOW SULFUR GRADES

            HIGH SULFUR GRADES

NOTE:  The IRS requires taxation of Grade No. 1-K upon removal from the terminal unless the kerosene is indelibly (cannot be removed) dyed or used for military jet fuel.  These requirements, 26 CFR Part 48 - Manufacturers and Retailers Excise Taxes, were published in the July 1, 1998, Federal Register.  Only undyed (taxable) No. 1-K kerosene is suitable for use in non-flued (unvented) kerosene burner appliances.  No. 2-K kerosene is unsuitable for non-flued kerosene burner appliances.

The color test requirement is deleted if red dye has been added in compliance with IRS regulations; however, the resulting fuel/dye blend shall have a red tint.