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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued; however, the full solicitation can be found at www.fedconnect.net, by searching for solicitation number RFQ-MI-15-00060. Solicitation number RFQ-MI-15-00060 is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82. This procurement is being conducted with full and open competitive procedures under NAICS code 324110 with a size standard of 1,500 employees.
Technical Qualifications:
The vender will supply a test fuel meeting the specifications in Attachment B. All deliveries of the test fuel will be screened by a pre-delivery sample shipped to the project officer for acceptance testing. Delivery of the test fuel will not proceed until the project officer has performed the necessary tests to determine the fuels conformance to the specifications for Attachment B. The vender will deliver the batch of test fuel represented by the pre-delivery sample at a time coordinated through the project officer. Upon delivery the fuel in the delivery tankage will be inspected/tested before the fuel is accepted into EPA¿s tankage. The project officer or their designated representative has the right to reject the delivery if testing indicates differences from the pre-delivery sample.
Reports:
The vender will provide a report with each delivery. The report shall address the technical specifications in Attachment B.
Technical Qualifications:
The vender will supply a test fuel meeting the specifications in Attachment B. All deliveries of the test fuel will be screened by a pre-delivery sample shipped to the project officer for acceptance testing. Delivery of the test fuel will not proceed until the project officer has performed the necessary tests to determine the fuels conformance to the specifications in Attachment B. The vender will deliver the batch of test fuel, represented by the pre- delivery sample at a time coordinated through the project officer. Upon delivery the fuel in the delivery tankage will be inspected/tested before the fuel is accepted into EPA¿s tankage. The project officer or their designated representative has the right to reject the delivery if testing indicates differences from the pre-delivery sample.
Deliveries and Quantities:
Delivery will be in bulk and dropped into tankage at EPA¿s Ann Arbor facility, located at 2565 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The delivery will be 7000 gallons.
EPA Test Fuel Specification for Tier 3 Certification Gasoline listed with Item, Method, Units,
and Specifications.
Antiknock Index (R+M)/2, D2699 and D2700, 87.0 - 88.4; Sensitivity (R-M), D2699 and D2700, 7.5 Minimum; DVPE, D5191A, psi, 8.7-9.2; Distillation: 10% evap, D86, ¿F, 120-140; 50% evap, D86, ¿F, 190-210; 90% evap, D86, ¿F, 315-335; FBP, D86, ¿F, 380-420; Residue, D86, vol. %, 2.0 Maximum; Total Aromatic Hydrocarbons, D5769, vol. %, 21.0-25.0; C6 Aromatics (benzene), D5769, vol. %, 0.5-0.7; C7 Aromatics (toluene), D5769, vol. %, 5.2-6.4; C8 Aromatics, D5769, vol. %, 5.2-6.4; C9 Aromatics, D5769, vol. %, 5.2-6.4; C10+ Aromatics, D5769, vol. %, 4.4-5.6; Olefins, D6550, vol. %, 4.0-10.0; Ethanol, D5599, vol. %, 9.6-10.0; Total Content of Oxygenates Other Than Ethanol, D5599, vol. %, 0.1 Maximum; Sulfur, D5453, mg/kg, 8.0-11.0; Lead, D3237, g/l (g/gal), 0.0026 (0.01) Maximum; Phosphorus, D3231, g/l (g/gal), 0.0013 (0.005) Maximum; Copper Corrosion, D130, No. 1 Maximum; Solvent-Washed Gum Content, D381, mg/100 ml, 3.0 Maximum; Oxidation Stability, D525, minute, 1,000 Minimum; Density at 15.56¿C (60oF), D4052, kg/m3, Report.
Note: Once the fuel has been blended, the contractor shall forward the the full set of fuel inspection data and a 1 gal. sample to the EPA for review and confirmatory analysis. The bulk shipment of the fuel will take place only when the properties of the blend have been approved by the EPA. A Calculate DVPE using the following equation: DVPE, psi = (0.956 ¿ X) - 0.347 where, X = measured total vapor pressure in psi.
The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable and the specific evaluation criteria are as follows: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable. Offerors shall complete provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with registration at www.sam.gov. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. Clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Under FAR 52.215-5 paragraph (b), the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.209-6, Protecting the Government¿s interest when Subcontracting with contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment; FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor; FAR 52.222.19 Child Labor ¿ Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act with (iii) Alternate II; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ¿ Central Contractor Registration. FAR Clause 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors applies to this acquisition. The following EPAAR provisions apply: 1552.233-70 Notice of Filing Requirements for Agency Protests; EPA-L-15-104 Electronic Submission of Proposals/Bids/Offers/Quotes. The following EPAAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 1552.211-79 Compliance with EPA Policies for Information Resources Management; 1552.235-79 Release of Contractor Confidential Business Information; EPA-H-03-101 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements; EPA-H-09-107 Unpaid Federal Tax Liability and Felony Criminal Violation Certification; EPA-H-42-102 Utilization of FedConnect for Contract Administration; EPA-K-03-101 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation.
Offerors shall submit 1 copy of their quotations no later than June 18, 2015 at 1600 EDT to the Contract Specialist, Annette Carpenter, electronically via www.fedconnect.net. Questions or comments may be directed to the Contract Specialist, Annette Carpenter, at (734) 214-4217 or via e-mail (carpenter.annette@epa.gov).
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