Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept, Attn: Bid Officer/Code 210A94, 937 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 212, San Diego, CA 92132-0212

68 -- LIQUID NITROGEN DELIVERED WITH PUMP TRUCK SOL N00244-99-T-B303 DUE 091099 POC LT Dessing(619) 532-2517 FAX (619) 532-1089 WEB: Click here to obtain more information about FISC San, http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Negotiator., brent_l_dessing@sd.fisc.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION TO BE ISSUED; quotes are being requested and NO FURTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. The solicitation number for this Request For Quotation is N00244-99-T-B303 and closes on 9/10/99, 3:00PM Pacific Time. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. Small Business SIC Code 7513, $18.5m. This is a fixed price indefinite delivery/requirements type contract. Base Year Description-All items are in accordance with the statement of work. Item 0001; 20,000 CF High Pressure Nitrogen (99.5% oil free) with pump truck. Quantity 25 each. Item 0002; 30,000 CF High Pressure Nitrogen (99.5% oil free) with pump truck. Quantity 3 each. Item 0003; 40,000 CF High Pressure Nitrogen (99.5% oil free) with pump truck. Quantity 6 each. Period of Performance: Date of contract award through 9/30/00 with four (4) option year periods. Pricing of options must be addressed in offeror's quote. STATEMENT OF WORK: This requirement is for on-site service to provide high pressure nitrogen, converting liquid to gas at a charging pressure of 4500 PSI. Vendor will provide oxygen cleaned 3/8" male fitting to connect to government provided hose. Certification of purity to be 99.5% oil free or better. Pump truck must be self-contained and have a capacity of minimum 20,000CF to 40,000CF in a single container. Deliveries of the nitrogen pump trucks will be at the South, Middle, or North piers of the Naval Submarine Base, Ballast Point, San Diego, CA. Deliveries must be made within 48 hours after issuance of delivery order. Oral orders are authorized. Delivery must be made within 48 hours of oral order. All Deliveries will be FOB Destination San Diego, CA. Exact pier will be specified on each individual delivery order. Deliveries must be coordinated through Fleet and Industrial Supply Center San Diego SIMA Site Submarine Base. All orders will be made utilizing the Government Credit Card for payment. All offerors must ensure they have the capability of accepting VISA as a method of payment before contract award. The following clauses and provisions are applicable and hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference in lieu of being checked and will be provided by the contracting officer in full text upon request. FAR 52.212-1; FAR 52.212-3; FAR 52.212-4; FAR 52.212-5; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.212-35, FAR 52.212-36, FAR 52.212-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended 52.222-42; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions; DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act Balance of Payments; DFAR252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Successful Offeror will be required to complete a copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS Clause 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; and addendum clause DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Responses from responsible offerors and inquiries may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to FISC- San Diego, ATTN: LT Brent Dessing, Code 2419, 937 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego CA. 92132-0212. Fax 619 532-1089. Contractors are responsible for all Fax and Email submissions. Posted 08/27/99 (W-SN373755). (0239)

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