Production and Storage of High Density, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Type Jet Propellant 10 (JP-10) and Priming Fluid (PF-1)

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Aerospace Energy intends to solicit as a Competitive 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement for the production, blending, drumming, storage and distribution of High Density, Synthetic Hydrocarbon Type Jet Propellant 10 (JP-10), IAW MIL-P-87107E dated 12 January 2012, NSN: 9135-01-666-1372 and Priming Fluid, Air Launched Cruise Missile/Air Cruise Missile (ALCM/ACM) Engine Propellant, Grade PF-1 (PF-1) IAW MIL-DTL-87173C dated 6 November 2014, NSN: 9135-01-666-4474 in both Bulk and Drum quantities. The Government intends to issue a Requirements contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisition procedures. Deliveries will FOB Origin into Government-provided tanker trucks and contractor-furnished epoxy coat lined 55-gallon drums containing 54 gallons. The Period of Performance will be five years from 1 March 2019 to 28 February 2024 to include a line item for First Article Batch and sufficient plant retrofit time (six months) for new industry entrants to compete successfully. Actual production of product will begin 1 September 2019. The offeror shall propose on the total number of estimated quantities projected by the Government for the five-year period, which is 475,000 gallons for JP-10 and 20,000 gallons for PF-1. Additionally, this procurement will include a requirement for the awardee to become a Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) for Bulk JP-10. As a DFSP, the contractor will provide bulk storage, and distribution of Government-owned JP-10 into Government provided conveyances while maintaining product on-specification at all times; and thereby, ensuring that DLA-E Aerospace has a contingency reserve so that customers have an uninterrupted supply of JP-10. Award will be made to the offeror determined to be the Best Value to the Government, price and other factors considered, using the Best Value Source Selection Process. Specifically, the Trade-Off Source Selection Process will be utilized in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. The solicitation will be issued on or about 4 October 2018 and will be posted to the FedBizOpps web page (http://fbo.gov/). If you do not have Internet Access, a hard copy of the solicitation may be requested. Only written, emailed, or faxed copies received directly from the requester will be acceptable. Mail requests to: Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Aerospace Energy (DLA-Energy FEM), Barbara M. Peterson, Building 1621, 1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78226-1859. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. If you intend to submit an offer, you are required to complete, sign and return the entire solicitation package including a Technical Proposal. All potential offers should contact the Contracting Officer identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns. Please Note: a Pre-Proposal Conference will be held following issuance of the solicitation document. Further information will be provided in the solicitation. Questions regarding Small Business or Small Disadvantage Business affairs should be addressed to Mr. Greg Thevenin of the DLA Energy Small Business Office at 1-800-526-2601 or 703-624-5495. See Government-wide numbered Note 1.