Chlorine Gas Refill & Cylinder Testing

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Attached blank price list is to be filled out by contractor and submitted for evaluation as directed below. Proposals will be evaluated on a best value basis. The solicitation number is FA9301-13-T-0001. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for filling/refilling, delivering, and hydrostatic testing for all government-owned 150 lb chlorine gas cylinders at Edwards AFB, CA. The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, tools, vehicles, supplies, materials, equipment, and labor necessary to provide services. Chlorine gas cylinders shall be serviced in a manner which ensures their reusability and which prevents them from deteriorating in value and reliability. Chlorine gas cylinders shall be serviced, hydrostatically tested, and stamped as needed. There are twenty-five cylinders that need hydrostatic testing once every five years. The estimated amount of chlorine gas to be delivered per year is 8100 lbs. The work shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (attached). All work shall comply with government and commercial standards, whichever is more stringent. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-61 and DFARS DPN 20120906. This acquisition is is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 325180. Small Business size standard is 1000 Employees. Date of Delivery: See attached BPA Terms and Conditions. Place of delivery and performance: Edwards AFB, California. Attachments provided are: BPA Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work, and Price List (to be filled out by contractor). Multiple BPA's may be issued. Quotes must be submitted no later than 8:00 a.m. (PST) on 21 December 2012. The offer emailed to the Point of Contact below. Questions in response to the solicitation are due NLT 16 December 2012. Contract award is estimated to take place 1 Janurary 2012. Potential offerors must be registered in the System For Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award or payment from any Department of Defense activity. 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