REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - FUEL OPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR PUGET SOUND, WASHINGTON

FUEL OPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR PUGET SOUND, WASHINGTON. DLA Energy is seeking information on industry capabilities and potential sources for fuel operations in the Washington State/Puget Sound area. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only; there is no solicitation at this time. The Government is neither negotiating nor calling for offers at this time. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay for any response preparation cost. The Government will not make an award on the basis of this RFI. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS Fuel operations would primarily include the transportation of military aviation JP-5, marine diesel F-76, and lubricating oils (LO6/LTL) via tank truck in support of authorized DoD and U.S. Coast Guard activities. Over the water transfers will be required on a limited basis. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - 1) Area of Consideration: Pacific Northwest. See load and delivery locations in below table. - 2) Performance Period: 5 Years. - 3) Knowledgeable of local, state, and federal environmental regulations. - 4) Washington state approval to perform over-the-water transfers (when required). All transfers will be performed in daylight hours only. - 5) Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) required for base access. - 6) Rapid Gate registration required for access to Navy installations. - 7) Certified copy of Birth Certificate and Proof of Citizenship may be required. - 8) Delivery to Sub Base Bangor requires approval of Strategic Weapons Facility (SWFPAC) at least 24 hours prior to delivery. - 9) Advance Notification of Transfer (ANT) is required by state of Washington prior to any over-the-water transfers from truck to vessel. Carrier must be designated as Person-in-Charge for over-water deliveries. - 10) Hoses will be required and vary in length from 100-400 feet. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS 1) All deliveries by tank truck. 2) 72 hour notification will be provided prior to scheduled delivery date. 3) Next day delivery on an emergent basis. Expect limited occurrence. 4) Minimum volume 200 gallons; maximum volume 100,000 gallons. LIST OF LOAD/DELIVERY LOCATIONS with ESTIMATED FREQUENCY Load/Pickup Locations Vancouver, WA Portland, OR Delivery Locations Frequency of Delivery Seattle, WA 2-3 per month Everett, WA 2-3 per month Port Angeles, WA 2-3 per month Sub-Base Bangor, WA 2-3 per month Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, WA 2-3 per month Tacoma, WA 2-3 per month Bellingham, WA 2-3 per month Astoria, OR 2-3 per month DLA Energy is also be interested in receiving alternative solutions that include the pre-positioning of product at vendor facility/storage location for later delivery. DLA Energy encourages all interested companies to submit a response to the following: Are you currently operating in the area? If not, would you be willing to reposition a barge to the area? Are there any limits to your company's capabilities to perform? Provide the business size of your company using NAICS 483211: (Small business is less than 500 employees; large business is more than 500 employees) Request inputs by 13 January 2014.