REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (only): #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel

This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (not a pre-solicitation notice pursuant to FAR Part 5) to determine the capability of potential 8(a) sources and the availability of all other commercial sources pursuant to FAR Part 10. This notice is issued by the Department of Homeland Security's Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to identify sources capable of providing up to 900,000 gallons/year of #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel delivered via barge (approximately 200,000 gallons 4-5/year) to Plum Island for a base period plus four option years, if exercised by the Government, beginning 1 April 2014. Applicable solicitations will be issued and synopsized on the FedBizOpps Electronic Posting System at www.fedbizopps.gov. It is the potential offer's responsibility to monitor this avenue for release of any future solicitation or synopsis. The contractor shall provide all services, personnel, management, supervision, training, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment (except those items specified as Government-provided) required herein to perform the Fuel Delivery Services. The contractor shall provide #2 Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel Oil to the PIADC via barge as Plum Island is located off the Northeastern tip of Long Island (1.5 miles from Orient Point, NY). The Plum Island harbor has a maximum depth of 16 feet and can only accommodate a barge no greater than 200 feet in length and 40 feet in width. Delivery hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, seven days a week excluding holidays. The applicable NAICS Code is 454310 (Fuel Dealers) with a size standard of a maximum of 50 employees. Any interested firm capable of providing these services is requested to respond via e-mail to [email protected] no later than 1:00 p.m., 31 January 2014. The following information shall be submitted: • Company Name and Address, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) and Business Size (small, veteran-owned small business, service-disable small business, HUBZone, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged business, woman owned or large business). • A Capability Statement explaining the firm is capable of meeting all requirements as outlines in this RFI. Past Performance information may be submitted to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information). Competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. Interested parties must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ or by calling 866-606-8220. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote or Request for Proposal; and, it is not considered to be a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited: no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought or Government use of any information provided. At this time no solicitation exists; therefore, DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION. The government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriated for this procurement. Contracting Office Address: USDHS Science & Technology Acquisitions (STAD) Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) 40550 Route 25 Orient Point, NY 11957 United States