This is a synopsis for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be used. The synopsis number is N00178-10-Q-2439. This is 100% small business set aside. The synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is a single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access the information posted by the Navy Sea Systems Command. DESCRIPTION: The Naval Surface Warfare Center has a requirement for the provision and placement of (2) 1000 gallon liquid propane tanks to supply propane for one each (1-1,000,000) BTU Aerco KC Gas fired Water Boiler, at DDX site on Surface Combat Systems Center Wallops Island, VA 23337. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Regulations and DFARS, which can be located at one of the following websites: http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html, http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. This solicitation will result in a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order with a base period of 8 months and four (4) month options. Option periods will include Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) of plus or minus 10 percent and will be issued bilaterally. All pricing shall be per gallon. Contractor must be current in the Central Contractor Registry located at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx and not be debarred in Excluded Parties (EPLS) located at https://www.epls.gov/. Contractor must be ORCA certified located at https://orca.bpn.gov/. Contractor must be licensed, bonded, and insured meeting all current National Fire Protection Association Regulations 54 and 58. The purchase order will be structured as follows: CLIN 0001 - Base Period - Contractor shall install (2) 1000 gallon contractor provided tanks and associated piping, regulators and other required equipment on government provided elevated concrete pad, connecting tanks to government furnished piping located at the site. CLIN 0002 - Base Period - Maintaining higher than a 10% minimum level in tanks at all times contractor shall provide 17,000 gallons (+/- 250) of propane from 15 April 2010 until 14 December 2010 (based on historical data of propane usage.) CLIN 0003 - Option - Maintaining higher than a 10% minimum level in tanks at all times, contractor shall provide 15,000 gallons (+/- 250) of propane from 15 December 2010 until 14 April 2011 (based on historical data of propane usage.) CLIN 0004 - Option - Maintaining higher than a 10% minimum level in tanks at all times, contractor shall provide 4,500 gallons (+/- 250) of propane from 15 April 2011 until 14 August 2011 (based on historical data of propane usage.) CLIN 0005 - Option - Maintaining higher than a 10% minimum level in tanks at all times, contractor shall provide 10,000 gallons (+/- 250) of propane from 15 August 2011 until 14 December 2011 (based on historical data of propane usage.) CLIN 0006 - Option - Maintaining higher th! an a 10% minimum level in tanks at all times contractor shall provide 15,000 gallons (+/- 250) of propane from 15 December 2011 until 14 April 2012 (based on historical data of propane usage.) INVOICE & PAYMENT: Method of payment will be government credit card. The vendor shall provide an invoice for each delivery, or a summary invoice can be submitted once per month. If individual invoices are submitted for each delivery, they will be compiled and one monthly payment will be made. If a summary invoice is submitted, the invoice must state the total dollar value and be supported by copies of the month's delivery tickets/receipts. PROVISIONS: At a minimum, the following clauses apply to this synopsis: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, FAR 52.216-2 Economic Price Adjustment - Standard Supplies (for Option periods), FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS:Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, 17632 Dahlgren Rd. Suite 200, Dahlgren VA 22448-5125 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:Surface Combat Systems Center, 30 Battle Group Way, Wallops Island VA 23337-5000 POINT OF CONTACT:There will be no written solicitation issued as a result of this notification. Please reference NSWC Request for Quote (RFQ) # N00178-10-Q-2439. Interested parties may submit their quotes/bids to the following:
[email protected] . This request is expected to close on or about 26 March 2010, with award expected on/before 15 April 2010.