Alongside aircraft fuel delivery and related services at NAS Jacksonville, FL.

This is a Sources Sought notice only. It seeks information from small businesses that can provide fuel services in support of Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville (Towers Field), FL, hereafter be referred to as NASJ. These services include; operation and maintenance of government fixed fuel facilities and aviation aircraft fuel services at NASJ. Except as otherwise noted, the Service Provider shall employ best commercial practices and guidelines in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations to meet the requirements. No solicitation is being issued at this time. For reference purposes, this notice is numbered SP0600-14-R-0506. The amount of information available at this time is limited. Specific requirements will be listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) which will be posted when the solicitation is issued. This notice is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, Domestic Storage and Services Division, Bulk Petroleum business unit- FESAB seeks potential small business sources to perform services to include alongside aircraft fuel delivery, operation and maintenance of bulk fuel facilities, inventory accountability, fuel operations, product receipts, bulk product issues, automated dispensing key management, product quality and environmental compliance at NASJ. Interested firms should be able to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary to receive, store, issue, maintain quality, and account for petroleum products. No government equipment or facilities will be provided to the contractor at the Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) site. The government will award one firm fixed price contract. The performance period is five years with one five year option period beginning on or about December 2014. Contract awarded is subject to FAR 52.222.41, Service Contract Act of 1965. The proposed solicitation is being considered as a set-aside under the small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 484220 and the dollar value is $25 million. The government is interested in the following small business categories to respond to this notice: Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Businesses, and Service Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Interested companies should respond to the following on or before January 15, 2014: - 1. 1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history for the last 3 years, office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, and a statement regarding current business status. Please note that registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for DLA Energy contractors. - 2. 2. Capability of qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, if required. - 3. 3. Past Performance: Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on service contracts for similar alongside aircraft refueling requirements? If so, please provide the following: Contract Number, name of Government Agency or Commercial Entity, Period of Performance, Dollar Value, Type of Contract (Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, etc.), and an explanation of services provided as they relate to GOCO fuel management. If your firm acted as subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed and percentage. Address any past performance problems, and resolution taken. - 4. 4. Do you anticipate any type teaming arrangement for this requirement? If yes, please address what kind of arrangement and what percentage of work, type(s) of service would you perform. - 5. 5. Does your company have experience with Service Contract Act of 1965 covered contracts? Does your company have experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)? Please explain any experience your company has had with labor unions. - 6. 6. Does your company have the financial capability and financial stability, and or adequate lines of credit to purchase fuel trucks and sustain and support a five-year contract (10 years with option) in the event there are delays with the payment process? - 7. 7. What realistic phase-in period would you require to commence performance with personnel, equipment, and materials?