91 -- Propane Supply and Delivery

The USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (MARC) has a requirement for on-site services to provide an estimated 29,000 gallons of propane fuel by metered vehicles to various locations at the Clay Center, Nebraska facility. Contractor shall also provide and maintain propane storage tanks (approximately as follows: 90 tanks, from 125 to 1,000 gallon with the majority being 250 gallon tanks). Propane is used for heating livestock facilities and water tanks throughout the 35,000 acre facility. The period of performance is for a base year starting on the date of award through September 30, 2008, Option 1 from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, and Option 2 from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Annual Usage: The quantity is estimated and can vary significantly from year to year depending on weather conditions. Actual usage has been as follows: FY 2007 27,854 gallons and FY 2006 24,607 gallons. Delivery shall be made Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays at the various sites within the consignee?s premises between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This acquisition is being conducted using commercial items best value procedures. Evaluation criteria in no order of preference are price, quality of parts and service, and past performance. This is a 100% set-aside for small business. The solicitation will be available for downloading on or about January 22, 2008.