Contractor-Owned Contractor-Operated Fuel Storage Services (JP5) in Boston, MA

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It seeks information from small business sources that can provide Contractor-Owned Contractor-Operated (COCO) JP-5 fuel storage/transportation services within the area of Boston, MA. 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 SPE600-17-R-5X16. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy - FESBC 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 Boston, MA. Approximately 65,611 barrels (bbls) of Turbine Fuel Aviation, Grade JP-5 storage is required. A dedicated system (as defined in the latest version of MIL-STD-3004) with a minimum of two tanks interconnected and isolated from other fuel systems and products handled within the facility (tank farm) is required. All storage must be available upon award at a single port. Estimated throughput: The U.S. Government will be entitled to 21,000 barrels of JP-5 throughput, for each 12 month contract period. The contractor is also required to provide the following: a. Receipt: The Contractor's facilities shall be capable of receiving U.S. Government Owned product via ocean going tankers/barges or U.S. Navy Vessels through dedicated pipeline 24 hours per day, seven days per week at pumping rates compatible with the mode of transportation tendered. b. Shipping: The Contractor is responsible for shipping (loading) two tank trucks with U.S. Government Owned product at a rate of 250 gallons per minutes per truck 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The truck facility must be equipped (connected) to a dedicated pipeline and illumination to allow receipt/issue operations during hours of darkness 24 hours per day, seven days per week. c. Filtration: Contractor-furnished fuel filtration/separation system is required. Required during receipt, shipping, tank-to-tank transfers, replacement of dormant fuel in pipelines or when repacking pipelines. Reference EI Specification 1581, "Specifications and Laboratory Qualification Procedures for Aviation Fuel Filter/Water Separators." Filtration must be sized to meet loading, receipt, pipeline and tank trucks in accordance with the latest version of the MIL-STD- 3004. d. Berthing and Mooring Facilities: The Contractor's berthing and mooring facility shall be capable of handling a minimum 46,000 dead weight ton (DWT) vessels with an overall length of 800 feet, with a minimum draft of 39 feet at mean low water from the Contractor's berthing and mooring facility to the open ocean. The U.S. Government anticipates to issue a solicitation for the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The period of performance is estimated to begin on April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2022 (four years base period) and will include a five-year option to renew (estimated April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2027). The contract will be subject to FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards. 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 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) with a size standard of $27.5 million dollars. The government is interested in the following small business categories: 8 (a), small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business and women-owned small business concerns (if NAICS is applicable). 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. The Government will use this information, in addition to other information obtained, to determine its small business set-aside decision. 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 August 16, 2017. Response(s) shall be submitted via email to be considered. Submit any response to the following email address: Kimberly.Ng-Brown@dla.mil.