N--Sheridan VAMC coal requirements

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a Request for Proposal under VA249-12-R-0084, a written solicitation will not be issued. Proposals are being requested, and only written responses will be accepted. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-54. FAR/VAAR clauses and provisions are available electronically respectively at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oamm/oa/ars/policyreg/vaar/index.cfm (VAAR). This is a total small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 423520, and the size standard is 500 employees or less. Requirement: The contractor shall furnish and deliver 4150 tons of coal meeting the following: Coal Size 1 ½" x ¼" Oil Treated Stocker Coal; Sulfur, dry %-1.0; Ash, dry % Max.-8.0; Moisture as received % Max.-25; Btu, dry Min. 12, 200. Dates and Place of Delivery: Total tons offered (estimated 4150 tons) from January 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012, delivered as specified in Attachment A per net ton truck to destination, Sheridan VA Medical Center, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, WY 82801-8320. Please quote price per ton for coal, and applicable delivery/fuel charges. The offeror shall submit, with the offer, the name and address of the company supplying the treatment medium. Contractor shall provide chemical analysis of each coal delivery twice per month, as requested at the time coal is ordered. Deliveries not meeting specifications or containing excessive debris or fines will be refused. Coal re-loading due to refusal of delivery will be at the Contractor's expense. Provisions, Contract Terms and Conditions: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, applies. This may be completed electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies. The government anticipates a single award. This will be a firm fixed price supply contract. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the specifications and solicitation, is the lowest price. Instructions to Offerors: Offers are due by NOON MST, Monday, December 12, 2011. Offers may be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov . Successful offeror must register in the Central Contractor Registration database website at www.ccr.gov in order for award to be made. Anticipated date of award is on or about December 23, 2011.