The USDA-Agricultural Research Service at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, IA has a requirement for approximately 100,000 gallons annually of premium grade dyed #2 diesel fuel with a minimum of 45 cetane with the sulphur content not exceed 15 ppm by weight as measured under an approved method in 40 CFR 60, subpart GG, ultra low sulphur. The fuel would be delivered to 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY and the SOLICITATION IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation on the part of the government. The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified small business including Small Disadvantaged businesses (SBD), Historically Underutilized businesses (HubZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), and 8(a) Small Businesses that are interested and capable of providing the requirement of USDA-ARS-NADC. The USDA anticipates soliciting for an IDIQ contract with a period of performance of one year. Due to fluctuating fuel prices the IDIQ will be a fixed price with economic price adjustment contract. A typical delivery is expected to be a minimum of 7500 gallons. The NAICS code for this requirement is 454319 and the size standard to qualify as a small business is $7 million. All interested parties must have a DUNS number, Taxpayer Identification Number, and be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov). The deadline for responding to this Sources Sought Notice is February 11, 2009. In responding to this notice, please provide your company name, address, email address, phone/fax number, and DUNS number. Responses should be sent to Georgetta Stonewall at
[email protected] or by fax to 309-681-6683. No information will be taken by telephone.