DOCUMENT
68 -- JP-7 Turbine Fuel, Low Volatility for Research and Development - MIL SPEC
- Notice Date
- 6/17/2008
- Notice Type
- MIL SPEC
- NAICS
- 325199
— All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Acquisition Locations, Defense Energy Support Center - Missile Fuels, 1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd, San Antonio, Texas, 78226
- ZIP Code
- 78226
- Solicitation Number
- RFI_JP7
- Response Due
- 7/17/2008
- Archive Date
- 8/1/2008
- Point of Contact
- Janell A. Davila,, Phone: 210-925-0766, Bradley W. Staton,, Phone: 210-925-2119
- E-Mail Address
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Janell.Davila@dla.mil, bradley.staton@dla.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC), Aerospace Energy Commodities Business Unit (CBU) is seeking potential sources in the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada that have the capability for possible suppliers of JP-7, Turbine Fuel, Low Volatility for Research and Development/aviation purposes that meets MIL-DTL-38219 product specification requirements. The Government seeks to identify responsible potential sources and obtain information regarding The Department of Defense (DOD))is investigating the feasibility of JP-7 fuel requirements of up to 110,000 gallons, or any portion thereof, for delivery starting in the FY10 – FY12 timeframe. Distribution of the 110,000 gallon quantity would be 100,000 gallons to Edwards AFB, CA and the remaining 10,000 gallons to Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The storage stability requirements outlined in paragraph 4.5.3 of MIL-DTL-38210 will be waived. The PWA-536 lubricity additive required by the specification will be provided by the Government. PROCESS This request is to gather information from interested parties and is an essential step in determining market interest for the manufacture and supply of JP-7 turbine fuel. In order to minimize costs to potentially interested parties and the Government, this notice is issued to determine market interest and feasibility as well as determining market strategies for procurement of JP-7 turbine fuel. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead. The statement of interest must not exceed a total length of 20 pages. The statement shall include, as a minimum, the following information: (1) ability to meet the specification (see Attachment). Comments should address specific concerns or perceived inconsistencies in the document; (2) current and future production capability (CONUS and OCONUS); (3) location of production facility; (4) quantity that can be produced and when it can be made available; (5) type and location of feedstocks to be used in the production; (6) capability and experience in the sale and delivery of JP-7 turbine fuel; (7) distribution methods available from the production facility; (8) whether delivery can be made on a FOB destination (preferred method) or FOB origin basis; (9) financial capability to justify potential award of a supply type contract; (10) estimated start-up cost to begin production of JP-7 turbine fuel (specify scale of production); (11) estimated cost, variable and fixed, of producing a gallon of fuel; (12) understanding of Federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, and familiarity and experience with environmental compliance procedures and regulations for applicable states and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regions; and (13) company point of contact, telephone number, and email address. In addition, interested parties should provide comments on the nature and level of Federal and State incentives and/or obligations (e.g., R&D, capital investment, investment or production incentives) needed to develop and sustain long-term domestic commitments to produce JP-7 turbine fuel. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. CONTACT INFORMATION Point of Contact is Ms. Janell A. Davila, DESC-MK, 1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78226. Phone: 210-925-0766 or email: janell.davila@dla.mil or Mr. Bradley Staton, DESC-MK, 1014 Billy Mitchell Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78226. Phone: 210-925-2119 or email: bradley.staton@dla.mil.
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- Document(s)
- MIL SPEC
- File Name: MIL-DTL-38219D(USAF) (JP-7 Spec.pdf)
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- File Name: MIL-DTL-38219D(USAF) (JP-7 Spec.pdf)
- Place of Performance
- Address: 110,000 gallon quantity would be 100,000 gallons to Edwards AFB, CA and the remaining 10,000 gallons to Wright-Patterson AFB, OH., Edwards AFB, California, United States
- Record
- SN01594919-W 20080619/080617221553-0581bdb0147903ba8afd7af7d807ce39 (fbodaily.com)
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