SOLICITATION NOTICE
91 -- Test Fuels
- Notice Date
- 9/22/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 324110
— Petroleum Refineries
- Contracting Office
- OAR NVFEL SACOUS Environmental Protection AgencyUSEPA Purchasing2565 Plymouth RoadMail Code PURCHAnn ArborMI48105
- ZIP Code
- 48105
- Solicitation Number
- RFQ-MI-10-00041
- Response Due
- 10/5/2010
- Archive Date
- 11/4/2010
- Point of Contact
- Niedermier, Annette 734-214-4217, Niedermier.Annette@epa.gov
- E-Mail Address
-
Niedermier, Annette
(Niedermier.Annette@epa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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, a formatted copy of the specifications of the fuel can be forwarded via e-mail by requesting a copy from niedermier.annette@epa.gov. Requests should contain the subject line: RFQ-MI-10-00041 Request for Specs. Solicitation number RFQ-MI-10-00041 is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19. 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 (Unleaded Test Gasoline ? 96 RON) and Attachment C (2007 Cert Diesel 10 ppm Test Fuel). 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 Attachments B and C. The vender will deliver the batch of test fuel represented by the pre-delivery sample at a time and place specified by the project officer. Upon delivery the fuel in the delivery tankage will be inspected before the fuel is accepted into EPA?s tankage. The project officer or their designated representative has the right to reject the delivery. Reports: The vender will provide a report with each delivery. The reports shall address the technical specifications in Attachment B and Attachment C for each delivery. Deliveries and Quantities: Delivery will be in bulk and dropped into tankage at EPA?s Ann Arbor facility. The delivery for Attachment B (Unleaded Test Gasoline ? 96 RON) will be 7000 gallons. The delivery for Attachment C (2007 Cert Diesel 10 ppm Test Fuel) will be 3500 gallons. Attachment B, EPA Test Fuel Specification, Unleaded Test Gasoline (96 RON) ProcurementItemMethod Units SpecificationsElemental CompositionCarbon D 3343 weight fraction ReportCarbon densityCalculated [ ] g/gal 2401-2441LeadASTM D 3237 g/gal 0.01 MaxOxygenASTM D 4815weight % 0.0 MaxPhosphorousASTM D 3231 g/gal0.005 MaxSulfurASTM D 2622weight %.0035-.0045 Molecular CompositionAromaticsASTM D 1319volume % 35 MaxOlefinsASTM D 1319volume % 10 MaxSaturatesASTM D 1319volume % Remainder Physical PropertiesAPI Gravity (60F/60F)ASTM D 4052API 58.7-61.2DistillationASTM D 86Initial Boiling PointF 75-9510% Evap. PointF 120-13550% Evap. PointF 200-23090% Evap PointF 300-325End PointF 415 Max% Evap at 160 Fvolume % Report Motor Tests Antiknock Index(D 2700+D 2699)/2 Report Motor octane number ASTM D 2700 Report Research octane number ASTM D2699 96.0 minimum Sensitivity D 2699-D 2700 7.5 minimumNet Heat of Combustion ASTM D 3338 BTU/lb ReportVapor Pressure ASTM D 5191 psi 9.0-9.2 Attachment C, EPA Test Fuel Specification, 2007 Cert Diesel 10 ppm Test Fuel ProcurementItem Method SpecificationsElemental Composition Carbon Hydrogen RatioReportFuel Economy Numerator (grams carbon/gallon)2750-2806Sulfur (wt%)ASTM D 2622.0007 -.0015Weight Fraction CarbonASTM D 3343Report Molecular Composition HC CompositionASTM D 5186 Aromatics (vol%)27 Min. Olefins (vol%)Report Saturates (vol%)Report Physical Properties Cetane NumberASTM D 61340-50Cetane IndexASTM D 97640-50DistillationASTM D 86Initial Boiling Point (F)340-40010% recovered Point (F)400-46050% recovered Point (F)470-54090% recovered Point (F)560-630End Point (F)610-690Flashpoint (F)ASTM D 93130 MinGravity (API)ASTM D 4052 32-37Net Heat of Combustion (BTU/lb)ASTM D 3338ReportViscosity @100 F (centistokes)ASTM D 4452.0-3.2 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: (1)Technical acceptability of the services offered to meet the Government's requirement and (2) price. Offers shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate that the services offered meet the minimum requirements specified above. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its quote. This clause may be found on the Internet at the following site: http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. 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 52.219.28 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 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program - Supplies; FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act; FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ? Central Contractor Registration. Offerors shall submit 1 copy of their quotations no later than October 5, 2010 to the Contract Specialist, Annette Niedermier, via e-mail: niedermier.annette@epa.gov. Questions or comments may be directed to the Contract Spe cialist, Annette Niedermier, at (734) 214-4217 or via e-mail.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Environmental Protection AgencyNVFEL2565 Plymouth RoadAnn ArborMI48105US
- Zip Code: 48105
- Zip Code: 48105
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