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68 -- DESC: 6810-00-RC-46593, METHANOL, BULK TANKER AMENDMENT SOL DADW35-99-T-0578 POC Martha Milan 703-806-4471e-mail prefered: Milanmar@belvoir.army.com E-MAIL: Milanmar@belvoir.army.mil, Milanmar@belvoir.army.mil. This is an amendment to a previus solicitation. Solicitation is due to the POC no later than 1:00 p.m.Eastern Standard Time, Friday, 14 May 1999. DESC: 6810-00-RC-46593, METHYL ALCOHOL, (METHANOL) (BULK TANKER), SOL DADW35-99-T-0578, DUE 050599, POC Martha Milan (703) 806-4471. 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. Additionally, the procedures in FAR 13.5, Test Program Commercial Items will be used. This procurement is 100% set aside for small businesses. 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 per year is 52,800 Gallons for the base period and each option year. 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 30 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 thetelephone 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 0.003, 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. The following provisions and clauses shall also apply: FAR 52.252-2, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. OFFERORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FILL-IN AREAS OF THESE CLAUSES AND A COPY SHALL BE FURNISHED WITH EACH SUBMITTED QUOTE. FAR CLAUSES AND WRITTEN AFFIDAVITS MAY BE REACHED ELECTRONICALLY AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. By incorporating FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, evaluation of the option year prices shall be completed. (a) Basis for contract award; The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror who offers the lowest price technically acceptable proposal considering the minimum specificationsrequired and past performance in meeting timely delivery schedules. 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. The Contractor shall furnish an affidavit or other acceptable written certification that the Methyl Alcohol furnished complies with the requirements stated in the above specifications. Deliveries shall be made by tanker truck that is clearly marked with the company's name, address and telephone number. FOB is destination. Contractor shall obtain any necessary licenses and permits in connection with this contract. The following provisions and clauses shall also apply and are incorporated in this solicitation as follows: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Included as an addendum to FAR 52.212-4 are; FAR 52.216-19, Delivery Order Limitations (minimum order of less than 2,000 gallons, the Contractor is not obligated to perform; Maximum order limitation which the Contractor is not obligated to perform is as follows: (1) Any order for a single item in excess of 52,800 gallons; (2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of 52,800 gallons, or (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within sixty (60) days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation stated in paragraphs (1) and (2), above.) FAR 52.216-18 Ordering, (Any Supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 1 October 1999 through 30 September 2000.) FAR 52.216-21, Requirements (FAR 52.216-21(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order.) The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 30 September 2000. 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 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. FAR 52.217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. As prescribed in 17.208(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 1989). (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within sixty (60) days before the contract expires and provided, that the Government shall give the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at leastsixty (60) days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option provision. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed thirty-six months (36) or three (3) years. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Business Concerns. FAR 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Actions for Workers with Disabilities. Incorporated in this solicitation are: FAR 52.232-33, Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration. (Effective 3 May 1999.) (Invoices must be supported by a copy of the delivery ticket signed by the Government Representative in charge of the supplies being delivered.) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. DFARS 252.204-7001. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. 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)-806-4471, 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 05/10/99 (W-SN329610). (0130)

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