This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number SP0600-06-R-0417 is issued as a Request for Proposal. However, the Government anticipates awarding on initial pricing, so offerors are encouraged to submit their best pricing with the initial proposal. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-11. The Line Item Number is 302201. It is for the firm delivery of 45,500 Dth of natural gas to the Columbia Gas of Ohio distribution system at Market Area 5. Delivery is to commence on the 1st of August and end on the 31st of August with equal daily deliveries occurring throughout the month. The natural gas is to be delivered to Columbia Gas of Ohio. The successful offeror shall coordinate delivery with the DESC and Columbia Gas of Ohio. The price proposed shall be an all inclusive Firm Fixed Price per Dth extending no more than four decimal places. The address for submission of an invoice will be provided to the successful offeror in the award documents. The provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition. As an addendum, all offerors must hold their firm fixed price offer for a period of 20 minutes starting from due date for receipt of pricing indicated herein. Offerors shall submit their offers (SF 1449 & Completed 52.212-3 on July 21st and pricing on July 24th) via e-mail to the following address:
[email protected] Instructions on e-mail proposals can be found on the DESC website as indicated below. The offer shall include a signed SF 1449 and completed Clause 52.212-3 which can be found on the DESC Website at the following location: http://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/DCMPage.asp?pageid=188 Additionally, the offer should confirm with this submission that it is licensed to do business on Columbia of Ohio’s distribution system. The clause at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items will not be used. It is the Government’s intention to award to the responsible lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. For purposes of this solicitation, technically acceptable offerors shall be those licensed to do business on Columbia of Ohio’s distribution system at the time of the submission of the signed SF 1449. All proposals must complete the certifications found in the Clause at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. The clause can be found on the DESC Website listed above. The clause found at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Offerors are reminded that registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is required (See Part (t) of 52.212-4). The clause found at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The following clauses are applicable to this solicitation: 52.203-6 Alt 1, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.222-19, 52.222-1, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, and 52.232-23. Additionally, the following FAR, Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), and Defense Logistics Agency Directives (DLAD) apply to this solicitation: 52.203-3, 52.204-7, 52.222-13, 52.232-17, 252.209-7001, 252.212-7000 (a) & (b) only, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7013, 252.225-7021, 252.226-7001, 252.243-7002, DLAD 52.233-9000, DLAD 52.233-9001. Offers are due in the following manner: 1. A signed SF 1449, completed 52.212-3 (both found on the DESC Website) and a statement verifying inclusions on Columbia Gas of Ohio’s Authorized Supplier Listing is due, via e-mail, by Friday, July 21st at 2:00 PM Local Time Fort Belvoir, VA. It is strongly suggested that e-mails be sent in advance of 2:00 and that you verify receipt after sending. 2. Firm Fixed Prices are due, via e-mail, by Monday, July 24th at 10:00 AM Local Time, Fort Belvoir, VA. The Government will verbally notify the apparently successful offer within the 20 minute time frame which must be allotted by the offeror. Written contract documents will follow. The Point of Contact for this procurement is Mark Warno. Phone number: 703-767-8547. The Contracting Officer is Candis Schiefer. Please address questions to Mr. Warno.