The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, National Supply & Logistics Center, El Paso, Texas, is issuing 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation HSBP1007Q1167 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This is a request for quotation in accordance with FAR 13. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-15. The solicitation will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration?s Federal Business Opportunities web site http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Hard copies of the solicitation document will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition including solicitation amendments and award will also be distributed solely through this site so please register at the bottom of this Notice. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Contractor must be currently registered in the Central Contractor Registration, Online Representations and Certifications Application (http://orca.bpn.gov), and provide DUNS number and TIN with quotation. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336212. The small business size standard is 500 employees. A single award will be made. CLIN 00010: DOT approved 600 gallon stainless steel cylinder type tank fuel trailers. 3 each $___________ each, Delivery shall be within 45 days after the issuance of the order for the first item and each subsequent trailer 30 days after the previous one. The items must be new. The fuel trailers will be used to transport and dispense jet fuel in semi improved areas. The trailer shall be approximately 5 feet x 12 feet overall; have a diamond plate deck with non-skid surface (Rhino); duel axel with 14/5 inch clearance; electric brakes, have fenders, 2 each safety chains, 1 fire extinguisher with a rating of at least 20BC mounted on each side of the vehicle; and a secure enclosure box over equipment in rear of trailer. The trailer will be equipped so that it can be transported by Government pickup truck and meet safety and licensing requirements; have a 600 gallon stainless steel cylinder type tank which meets D.O.T. standards, have a 16 inch lockable manhole in top; emergency shut off valves; have a D.O.T. approved vent; be baffled to prevent sloshing; have stainless steel plumbing throughout; fuel meter, 12 volt electric pump (14-20 gpm); 12 volt heavy battery with solar charger mounted in Battery box; Velcon VF 61EP1/2 filter with differential gauges installed; minimum 100 micron filter in OPW 295 nozzle; spring driven fuel reel, 50 foot fuel hose and 700-50R "Roto-Reel" with pin or clamp (or equal) reel; side markers and tail lights (2 ea amber side-front/2 each red side-rear); Paint: 2 coats primer, 2 coats white; signage: as a minimum fuel type, no smoking; D.O.T. approved safety rails for roll over protection; 1 set of wheel chocks; D.O.T. certification tag welded on tank. One set of operating, installation and service manuals for each system installed on the trailer. The systems must comply with D.O.T. and E.P.A. requirements for transporting and storage of fuel and shall carry sufficient petroleum product absorption pads or material to absorb or contain up to a 5 gallon petroleum product spill. Delivery is to be FOB destination to DHS/CBP Air; 2601 Hanger Lane 32B; McAllen, TX, 78503 per Department of Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation 3052.247-72. Quotations shall be valid for 60 days after date of receipt. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria is as follows: Award will be made to the technically acceptable, lowest price quotation, from a responsible Quoter as defined in FAR Part 9, who also has satisfactory record of past performance as described in FAR subpart 42.15. FAR 212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items and within FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, the following clauses are applicable: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies; FAR 52.225-13; Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ? Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.247- 34, F.o.b. Destination. Add 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration; HSAR 3052.209-70, Prohibition of Contracts with Corporate Expatriates; and FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (available at http://www.arnet.gov/far). Include with your quotation, a list of customer references, which includes point of contact name and phone number. Quotes are due at 1:00 PM on the date cited above at CBP National Supply and Logistics Center, 9C Butterfield Trail, El Paso, TX 79906. Should you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Aldridge at
+1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes may be faxed to
+1 (555) 000-0000. All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, must be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 1.
