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68 -- METHYL, METHANOL ALCOHOL, BULK TANKER SOL DADW35-99-T-0578 DUE 051599 POC Martha Milan milanmar@belvoir.army.mil WEB: na, na. DESC: 6810-00-RC-46593, METHYL ALCOHOL, (MEHANOL) (BULK TANKER), SOL DADW35-99-T-0578, DUE 050599, POC Martha Milan (703) 806-4446. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items prepared accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is 100% set aside for small businesses. Contract award will be based on the lowest price quoted. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will NOT be issued. Solicitation Number DADW35-99-T-0578 applies and is used as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-11. The Standard Industrial Code is 2899 (SIC) and the business size standard is $500. The WASTEWATER PLANT, DPW, FORT MEADE, MD. has a requirement for (6810-00-RC-46593) METHYL ALCOHOL, (METHANOL), SUPPLIED IN "BULK" on Tanker Truck, estimated quantity (52,800 Gallons). Delivery address is Building T-2207, 1st & Chisholm St. Fort George C. Meade, Md. 20755. This is a Firm Fixed Price Contract with Economic Price Adjustment not to exceed 10% of the base year estimated pricing. Methanol is to be supplied "as called for" during the periods specified herein; The Base year (CLIN 0001) beginning1 October 1999 and ending 30 September 2000. The first Option year (CLIN 0002) begins 1 October 2000 through 30 September 2001. The second Option year (CLIN 0003) beginning 1 October 2001 through 20 September 2002. Delivery orders may be issued telephonically or by facsimile or by the preferred method, e-mail. If a delivery order is issued by telephone or by facsimile, it is considered "issued" upon receipt of the telephone order, or upon receipt of the facsimile or e-mail. Delivery must be made within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of Delivery order. Methanol shall be transported and delivered in conformance with the current Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration Standard Specifications. This solicitation/contract contains an Economic Price Adjustment Clause, FAR 52.216-2, in Section I. This clause allows for price increases and decreases of up to 10% of the original contract price. Any price increase must be substantiated by documentation of the Contractor's increased cost. Cost data must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for final approval of any cost increase. The Contractor's quoted prices may not be in excess of his established prices. The Methyl Alcohol to be furnished shall be regular grade and shall conform to the following specifications: Methyl Alcohol Content, WT. % Minimum: 99.85, Color PT-CO Units, Maximum: 5, Acidity, as Acetic, Weight % Maximum 0.0003, Permanganate Time, Minutes Maximum 50, Acetone Content, Weight %Maximum: 0.0003, Odor: Characteristics Free of Foreign Odors, Appearance: Clear and Free of Suspended Matter, Water, Weight % Maximum: 0.010. Upon request by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall furnish an affidavit of other acceptable written certification that the Methyl Alcohol furnished complies with the requirements stated in the above specifications. PRESERVATION AND DELIVERY shall be in accordance with the Department of Transportation for "Bulk" Deliveries and must be capable of pumping the contents in an above ground tank approximately with 5000 Gallon capacity from the Tanker Truck. All deliveries shall be made by truck that is clearly marked with the company's name, address and telephone number. FOB is destination. FAR 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right to Know Information. FAR 52.223-2 Clean Air and Water. Inspection and acceptance shall be in accordance with standard commercial practices. FAR 52.212-0010, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 89). FAR 52.246-0002, Inspection of Supplies Fixed Price. FAR 52.246-0016 Responsibility for Supplies. FAR 52.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report. FAR 52.212-0009 Variation in Quantity. Contractor shall obtain any necessary licenses and permits, give all notices and comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with this contract. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government prior to obtaining licenses and permits. FAR 52.211-7002 Changes -- Commercial Items. The following provisions and clauses shall also apply: Provision FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. FAR CLAUSES MAY BE REACHED ELECTRONICALLY AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS: FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror's Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offers. By incorporating FAR 52.212-2(b) Evaluation Commercial Items, evaluation of the option year prices shall be completed. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses from paragraph (b) of this clause: FAR 52.203-6, Restriction on Subcontractors Sales to the Government, with Alternate 1, FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantage and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and FAR 52.225-36 Affirmative Actions for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.225-3. Buy American Act-Supplies. Incorporated in this solicitation are: OFFERORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FILL-IN AREAS OF THESE CLAUSES AND A COPY SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH EACH SUBMITTED QUOTE. FAR 52.216-18 Ordering; FAR 52.216-19 Delivery Order Limitations, (Minimum order of less than two thousand (2,000) gallons, the Contractor is not obligated to perform; Maximum order limitation which the Contractor is obligated to perform is two thousand gallons (2,000) FAR 52.216-21 Requirements; FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7034, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.204-7001 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.232-7009 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer, Local Clauses that apply. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; FAR 52.216-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (The total duration of this contract to include all Option years). Invoices must be supported by a copy of the delivery ticket signed by the Government Representative in charge of the supplies being delivered. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror who has the ability to meet the delivery schedule, the lowest price quoted and most advantageous to the Government considering past performance, and price related factors. Traditional mail quotes and electronically mailed quotes must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on Friday, 14 May 1999, to M. L. Milan, (703)-806-4446, preferably by e-mail: Milanmar@belvoir.army.mil. Quotations sent by U.S. Post Office or Federal Express, should be mailed to DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, U.S. ARMY MILITARY DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON ACQUISTION CENTER, 9410 JACKSON LOOP, SUITE 101, FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA, 22060-5134. Posted 04/14/99 (W-SN320243). (0104)

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