SOLICITATION NOTICE
91 -- #2 Heating Oil - Residential Quarters
- Notice Date
- 7/26/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 421 N Main St, Leeds, MA 01053
- ZIP Code
- 01053
- Solicitation Number
- VA241-12-Q-0952
- Response Due
- 8/9/2012
- Archive Date
- 2/5/2013
- Point of Contact
- Name: Teresa Cutty, Title: Contract Specialist, Phone: 4135844040, Fax: 4135823119
- E-Mail Address
-
teresa.cutty@va.gov;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- 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.The solicitation number is VA241-12-Q-0952 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-58. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 324110 with a small business size standard of 1,500.00 employees.This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids.The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2012-08-09 13:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com.FOB Destination shall be Leeds, MA 01053 The VHA NCO 01 - 631 - Northampton, MA requires the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following: LI 001, No. 2 Heating Oil for Residential Quarters at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Central Western Massachusetts, in Northampton (Leeds), MA Base period October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013. Estimated annual usage is 18,000 gallons., 18000, GALLON; LI 002, No. 2 Heating Oil for Residential Quarters at the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Central Western Massachusetts, in Northampton (Leeds), MA Base period October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014. Estimated annual usage is 18,000 gallons., 18000, GALLON; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, VHA NCO 01 - 631 - Northampton, MA intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. VHA NCO 01 - 631 - Northampton, MA is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids.All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process.Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. Bid MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close of Buy. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the CCR, it may do so through the CCR website at http://www.ccr.gov. In addition to any VHA buy terms entered in FedBid, the Seller (Bidder) has reviewed and acknowledges any attached solicitation documents, item details, delivery schedule, and/or instructions to Seller (collectively referred to as requirements), and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in the solicitation documents. While additional support documentation (e.g. technical specifications, etc.) may be requested, pricing shall be entered in the reverse auction - offline pricing is not an acceptable bid. At the conclusion of the reverse auction, if attached to the buy, the awardee may be required to complete the solicitation documents at the time of award. Shipping must be free on board (FOB) destination CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the seller must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the buyer, and the seller is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/NoVAMC/VAMCCO80220/VA241-12-Q-0952/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Leeds, MA 01053
- Zip Code: 01053
- Zip Code: 01053
- Record
- SN02816918-W 20120728/120727000600-0ae2e814e2fda20eae3c5fd42460f379 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
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