Contractor-Owned Contractor Operated Fuel Storage Services in Houston, Texas / Galveston Bay

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It seeks information from sources that can provide Contractor-Owned Contractor-Operated (COCO) fuel facilities with the capability to receive, store, protect and issue government owned Jet Propellant Thermally Stable (JPTS) MIL-DTL-25524 (current version) within 50 miles of the Houston, Texas / Galveston Bay area. This notice is issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), a promise to issue a RFP or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this notice or any subsequent announcement. This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. For reference purposes, this FBO notice is numbered SPE603-19-R-5X08. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy - FESBA seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information regarding possible suppliers who can provide Contractor-Owned Contractor-Operated (COCO) fuel services within the area of Houston, Texas / Galveston Bay area. A minimum of two tanks interconnected to provide the capability of re-circulating/filtering of products between tanks and isolated from other facilities and product(s) handled within the tank farm is desired. Dedicated facilities are preferred however; a common system will be considered L-0004-L116.01 Data Requirements Storage (DLA ENERGY JAN 2013). All storage must be available at a single location upon award. The U.S. Government will be entitled to 80,000 barrels of total throughput for each 12-month contract period. The contractor is also required to provide the following: a. Receipt: The Service Provider's (SP) facility shall be capable of safely receiving petroleum product JPTS via ocean tanker/barge, rail car, tank trucks, and inter-modal containers 24 hours per day, 7 days per week without causing overtime, delay, interruption, or demurrage. The Service Provider's (SP) facilities shall be capable of receipt by ocean going tanker/barge with pumping rates compatible with the mode of transportation tendered (minimum 2,000 barrels per hour for barges and 8,000 barrels per hour for tankers). Lesser pumping rates will be considered but cost assessments will be factored in when evaluating offers. NOTE: Planning Factor for Receiving Requirement is a range of 60,000 barrels per 12-month period after initial fill. b. Shipping: The SP's facilities shall be capable of safely shipping petroleum product JPTS via ocean tanker/barge, rail car, tank trucks, and inter-modal (ISO) containers 24 hours per day, 7 days per week without causing overtime, delay, interruption, or demurrage. The SP's facilities shall be capable of issue to ocean going tanker/barge with pumping rates compatible with the mode of transportation tendered (minimum 2000 barrels per hour for barges and 8,000 barrels per hour for tankers). Lesser pumping rates will be considered but cost assessments will be factored in when evaluating offers. NOTE: Planning Factor for the Shipping Requirement is a range of 70,000 barrels per 12-month period excluding final shipment. c. Filtration: This terminal must be capable of filtering all stored products during tank-to-tank transfers, when replacing dormant fuel in pipelines, or when repacking pipelines. The filtration system must meet specifications outlined in the current American Petroleum Institute (API) Publication 1581, "Specifications and Qualification Procedures - Aviation Jet Fuel Filter/Separator." Routine filter replacement is at contractors' expense and should be included under the firm fixed price offer. The U.S. Government anticipates issuing a solicitation for the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The contract period of performance will be for a four-year base period from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024 with one option five-year option from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2030, and an option to extend not to exceed (NTE) six months, from January 1, 2031 through June 30, 2031. The contract will be subject to FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) with a size standard of $27.5 million dollars. Interested companies should respond to the following: 1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, DUNNS/CAGE Code number, and a statement regarding current business status. Please note that registration in System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) are 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 a service contract for similar fuels testing 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 the laboratory testing of petroleum products. 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? 6. Do you have an approved accounting system in place to adequately track expenditures? 7. What realistic phase-in period would you require (if any) to commence performance? Responses are limited to not more than 15 pages. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice or any subsequent announcement related to this notice. All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 4:00pm EST on June 19, 2019. Response(s) shall be submitted via email to be considered. Submit any response to the following email address: Rondaski.burley@dla.mil.