COCO Services-Ft. Sam Houston and Camp Bullis

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It seeks information from small business sources that can provide bulk and retail fuel services. No solicitation is being issued at this time. For reference purposes, this FBO notice is numbered SP0600-14-R-0511. The amount of information available at this time is limited. This notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisitions 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 Fuel Operations, Support Operations, and Management and Administration pertaining to the receipt, storage and handling, and issue of capitalized fuel products while maintaining product quality and accountability at Ft. Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, TX. Interested firms should be able to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, material, 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 Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) sites. The government will award one firm, fixed price contract for a five-year period, with three, five-year options to renew - a total of 20 years total possible. Contract awarded are subject to FAR 52.222.41 and Service Contract Act of 1965. The proposed solicitation is being considered as a set-aside under small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 493190 and the size standard is $25.5 million. The government is interested in the following small business categories to respond to this notice. Small Businesses, 8 (a) Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Businesses, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). Responses are limited to not more than 5 pages. The Government will use this information, in addition to other information obtained, to determine its small business set-aside decision. Any information provide to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 1500 hours local Ft Belvoir time on March 17, 2014. Only responses submitted via E-Mail will be considered. E-Mail submissions to: wing.wong@dla.mil. Interested companies should respond to the following: 1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history for (last 3 years), office location (s), DUNNS/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. Capability of providing qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, if required.? 3. Past Performance: Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on service contract for similar fuels management 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 COCO fuels 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 resolutions taken. 4. Do you anticipate any type of 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. 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. Does your company have the financial capability and financial stability, and/or adequate lines of credit to sustain and support a five-year contract at one or more locations, in the event there are delays with the payment process? 7. What realistic phase-in period would you require to commence performance with personnel, equipment, and materials?