Jet A Fuel Tank Trailers
ID: 12639525Q0038Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

PSC

LUBRICATION AND FUEL DISPENSING EQUIPMENT (4930)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/948fc862d6c84ad2bd17e1b60544e110/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking proposals for the procurement of two 500-gallon Jet A fuel tank trailers, essential for aerial operations in Montana. The trailers must meet specific technical requirements, including tandem axles, hoses, electric pumps, and other features necessary for efficient fuel transfer. This procurement is part of the USDA's commitment to effective resource management and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract, with evaluations based on price, technical capability, and past performance. Interested vendors must submit their bids electronically by December 16, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Amanda Barbosa at amanda.barbosa@usda.gov or by phone at 612-336-3433.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amanda Barbosa
    (612) 336-3433
    amanda.barbosa@usda.gov
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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the USDA APHIS for the purchase of two Jet A fuel trailers, which are essential for aerial operations in Montana. The purpose of this contract is to acquire trailers equipped with specific technical requirements, such as a 500-gallon tank, tandem axles, hoses, electric pumps, and other related features for fuel transfer. Bids must be submitted by December 16, 2024, with evaluations based on price, technical capability, and past performance. The award will be a firm-fixed price contract, emphasizing completion of the proposal requirements, including technical specifications and company performance history. Vendors are expected to submit quotes electronically and comply with numerous federal procurement regulations including those regarding small businesses. The document also specifies contract clauses, government points of contact for inquiries, and mandates electronic invoicing. Overall, this RFP serves to procure essential aviation equipment while adhering to federal guidelines to promote fair competition and ensure quality service delivery, illustrating the USDA's commitment to efficient resource management in support of its operations.
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