CONUS WESTERN PACIFIC FUEL INVESTIGATIONS

For reference purposes, this sources sought notice corrects the number from related notice SPE603-22-R-5X09 to SPE603-22-R-05X9 and re-opens the sources sought to June 17, 2022. No solicitation is being issued at this time. This notice from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy-FESDB, seeks to identify responsible, potential sources and obtain information regarding possible sources who can provide fuel laboratory testing services in CONUS locations, plus Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories, Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America, as well as locations in Asia and the Western Pacific (from Diego Garcia Atoll east to Japan) and Australia. 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. Specific requirements will be provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which will be published when the solicitation is issued. This sources sought notice is issued solely for informational planning purposes and market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and shall not be construed as a solicitation or obligation on the part of DLA Energy DLA Energy is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. The solicitation for this requirement will be posted on this page under a different notice number. The government will award one firm fixed price contract from this solicitation. The proposed solicitation is being considered under full and open competition and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541380. Any information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. All responses submitted via e-mail will be considered. All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 2:00 PM local Ft Belvoir time June 17, 2022. E- mail submissions to: rhoda.pompey@dla.mil. Interested companies should respond to the following: Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history for the last 3 years, office location (s), DUNS Number/CAGE Code number, and a statement regarding current business status. Please note that registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) are required for DLA Energy contractors. Submit a statement addressing your organization's capability of performing and providing qualitative and quantitative compositional analyses of fuels and related materials. The capabilities statement should include appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability, i.e. capability of providing qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, etc. if required. Past Performance: Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on service contract for similar fuel lab 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. Also include whether your firm acted as subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed and percentage and address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken. **Address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken. 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. 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. Does your company have the financial capability and financial stability, and/or adequate lines of credit to sustain and support a four-year contract with a possible 6-month extension option in the event there are delays with the payment process. Please elaborate. What realistic phase-in period would you require to commence performance with personnel, equipment and materials?