FUEL DELIVERY FOR NOAA SHIP RONALD H BROWN

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is EA133M-10-RQ-0314. The synopsis/solicitation constitutes a RFQ and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-38. The RFQ is for full and open competition. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 424710. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) require the following items: CONTRACT LINE ITEM QUANTITY UNIT DESCRIPTION PRICE 0001 104,000 Gallons Marine Diesel Fuel #2 for NOAA Ship RONALD H. BROWN. Delivered by Barge on April 19, 2010, 4" CAM LOCK CONNECTION. _____________ 0002 1 Lot Value Added Tax for 104,000 Gallons of Marine Diesel Fuel #2 for NOAA Ship RONALD H. BROWN. ___________ The fuel is to be delivered to NOAA Ship RONALD H. BROWN at the Port of Takoradi, Ghana. The Point of Contact for this delivery is Executive Officer, LCDR. Mark Wetzler at +1 (555) 000-0000. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial (JUN 2008) applies to this acquisition and there no addenda to this provision. 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies to this acquisition with the following fill-in: Quotes will be evaluated on price only. In accordance with 52.212-1(b)(8), vendors shall include a completed copy of its representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (AUG 2009), with its quote. Vendors shall refer to www.arnet.gov to obtain a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (MAR 2009) applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: 1. CAR 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority (MAR 2000) 2. CAR 1352.208-70 Printing (MAR 2000) 3. CAR 1352.216-70 Contract Type (MAR 2000) {Fill-in: firm-fixed price} 4. CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance With The Laws (MAR 2000) 5. CAR 1352.215-73 Inquiries (MAR 2000) 6. CAR 1352.233-70 Harmless From Liability (MAR 2000) 7. CAR 1352.252-71 Regulatory Notice (MAR 2000) 8. CAR 1352.233-71 Service of Protests (MAR 2000) {Fill-in: Department of Commerce, NOAA, ERAD, Attn: Melissa R. Sampson, 200 Granby Street, 8th Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510.} FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (SEP 2009) applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause at paragraph (b) are applicable to this acquisition, as such consider the following clauses checked: (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995). (10) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009). (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, (AUG 2009). (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, (FEB 1999). (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, (MAR 2007). (26) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (31) 52.225-1, Buy American Act -- Supplies, (FEB 2009). (34) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, (JUN 2008). (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) No other additional contractual terms and conditions are applicable. No Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating are assigned In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, ALL Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for an award of a Federal contract. For information regarding registration in CCR, contact the CCR website at www.ccr.gov/index.cfm. Additionally, each offeror must obtain, and provide with the quote, their nine-digit Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) number. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Offers must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 12:00 P.M. EST on Friday, March 5, 2009 to contact@example.gov, and contact@example.gov shall be copied. Offers may be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. Anticipated award date is on or about Friday, March 19, 2010. Contractors are encouraged to register with the FedBizOpps Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within FedBizOpps where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). Potential offerors may direct all inquiries pertaining to the solicitation in writing to contact@example.gov or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. Telephonic requests will not be honored.