DIESEL AND BIODIESEL FUEL REQUIREMENTS FOR

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION NOTICE. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. If the Government does issue solicitations as a result of this market research, they each will be assigned a Procurement Identification Number such as W912HP-15-R-0005. USACE Charleston District is therefore conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified contractors to compete under potential solicitations resulting from this announcement. Responses to this synopsis will be used as a market research tool in order to determine how the upcoming solicitations will be advertised. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS: USACE Charleston District intends to solicit and award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Order Contracts for all supervision, labor, transportation, tools, materials, supplies, vehicles, and equipment necessary to supply diesel fuel to emergency power generators and/or plants located at various US Army Reserve Centers throughout Puerto Rico. All personnel supplying the diesel fuel shall be qualified personnel. The trucks and equipment used for supplying the diesel and biodiesel fuel shall comply with all Federal, State, local laws, and regulations to include OSHA and safety. The contractor shall have all certifications and licenses required to properly distribute the fuel and continue to maintain through the life of the contract. The contractor is also responsible for their training and/any spillage, and/or any accidents that may occur during delivery of fuel. The generators and/or plants are the primary and secondary source of energy during normal and contingency operations. Re-fueling may be required at any time, Monday thru Friday or during contingency and crisis operations, including weekends and holidays to fulfill USAR mission requirements. The quantity of fuel is based on the requirement by each USAR center. The price per gallon is determined at the time of each order; unit price per gallon will not exceed the local market value at the time order is delivered. Currently there are facilities/centers in the following towns/cities: Puerto Nuevo, Caguas, Guaynabo, Ceiba, Mayaguez, Salinas, Juana Diaz, Ponce, Yauco, and Aguadilla. It is anticipated the IDIQs will be for a period of one (1) base year and four (4) option years, not to exceed five (5) years. The magnitude of services is estimated at $500,000 thousand over a five (5) year period. The primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to these requirements is 324110, Petroleum Refineries. The Small Business Size Standard is 1500 employees. This sources sought synopsis is open to both large and small businesses, and both business categories are encouraged to submit responses. Those small business firms responding should identify ALL categories pertaining to your business: Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), certified 8(a), certified HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). A determination regarding the potential for small business set-asides will be based on the information and interest received as a result of this notice. Submission Requirements: Firms submitting responses shall provide information on the most recent up to three projects that prove you can meet the qualification criteria listed above, with contract number, project location, description of work requirements, contact and phone number for each effort, and other references. Firms should also indicate all applicable personnel and sub-contractors proposed to work on the contract. Proof of Small Business Administration (SBA) registration 8(a) and HUBZone Small Business shall be provided with this response. Firms responding to this sources sought announcement, who fail to provide ALL of the required information requested, will not be used to assist the Government in the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this sources sought announcement. (See attachment for the required information) Interested business concerns are requested to complete and return via email the attached Market Survey Questionnaire. Your electronic submittal shall NOT exceed five (10) pages, and shall be submitted no later than 4:00 PM Eastern time Friday, January 9, 2015 to the attention of the Contract Specialist, William Wallace, at william.wallace@usace.army.mil . If you have questions concerning this announcement, please contact Mr. William Wallace at 843-329-8089 or the email address cited herein. Participation is voluntary; respondents will not be paid to participate. However, your participation in this market research endeavor is greatly appreciated and will be instrumental in assisting the USACE Charleston District in making the solicitation decision most appropriate for market conditions and to meet the Government requirements. NOTE: The Government does not intend to rank submittals or provide any reply to interested firms. Submittals will be used for market survey information only. Interested parties providing information as part of this market research process are hereby advised that your information will NOT be used later as part of the evaluation process should you choose to submit a proposal in response to any solicitation that may result in the future.