LP Propane Bulk

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. AG-5114 S-11 BB03 is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005 49. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 424710. For a company to qualify as a small business, the small business standard is 500 employees or less. The USDA, ARS, MWA, NADC - NCAH, Ames, IA has a requirement/need for a contractor to provide all labor, equipment, material, supervision, and transportation required to provide and deliver propane gas for refilling tanks which vary in size from 250 to 1000 gallons located at 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA. The contractor will top off all tanks twice a week during cold temperatures and once a week during average temperatures on a schedule to be coordinated with the location. The contractor must be able to deliver within 24 hours of notification in case of emergencies. The estimated yearly usage is 88,000 gallons. An Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity, Firm Fixed Price Contract will be issued. The period of performance is from April 1, 2010 through March 31, 2011. DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall provide 1) a completed SF1449 to include company DUNS # (form attached; 2) at least 3 to 5 references for the proposed service. References must have used the proposed service within the last three (3) calendar years (Government references preferred but will accept commercial references). References shall be provided for the service proposed and if possible include the email address of the person to be contacted; and 3) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions FAR 52.212 3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with this offer. FAR 52.212-3 can be found on-line at https://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html or complete copy. INVOICING: Monthly, in arrears, send original invoice to the Contracting Officer. Please show the Contract Number on the invoice. DELIVERY: FOB Destination. The Government requires delivery to be scheduled and coordinated in advance with location personnel. A delivery ticket should be provided upon delivery showing gallons filled per tank. FAR 52.212. 2, EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEM, the Government intends to award one contract as a result of this Request for Quotation. Award will be made to the responsible/responsive Contractor whose proposal provides the total lowest delivered price. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.fbo.gov. Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of those documents related to this procurement, if any. FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD.) The website address for registration is: http://www.ccr.gov. Furnish Proposals to Georgetta Stonewall, Contracting Officer, USDA, ARS, MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604, no later than 2:00 p.m., March 14, 2011. Proposals and other requested documents may be provided by facsimile to +1 (555) 000-0000 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov.