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USPS seeking mobile fueling suppliers

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Mobile Fueling refers to the delivery of flammable or combustible liquids directly from mobile vehicles (i.e. tank wagons) to the fuel tanks of vehicles or other approved tanks. The selected supplier shall be named the mobile fueling supplier for the awarded sites and must comply with all Federal, State and local on-site regulations to engage in fuel related storing, transporting, and dispensing of petroleum products. The
supplier is also responsible for equipment, loading, delivery, and dispensing of fuel to designated USPS site locations and designated vehicles.The United States Postal Service is soliciting for on-site mobile fueling for specific USPS Postal sites located within specific areas throughout the Continental United States on Solicitation 5C-13-A-0003. The Statement of Work (SOW) which is part of the solicitation includes an Emergency Response and Fuel Delivery Services Outside Contracted Mobile Fueling Geographical Area (Page 14 of SOW). Prospective Offeror’s have the option to only bid on this portion of the solicitation (if desired). The Request for Proposal (RFQ) will close on January 30, 2014 at 4:00 PM (EST). All proposals must be received by this date and time including the mailed in original hard copies. Individual extensions will not be granted.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) owns the largest civilian vehicle fleet in the United States (US). Fuel is a major supply item for the Postal Service and is centrally managed by the Fuel Management Category Management Center (CMC). Mobile fueling is one of the critical purchasing strategies that enable the USPS to service its national vehicle fleet. The Postal Service intends to award one or more year round contract(s) to mobile fueling suppliers that shall load, deliver, and dispense fuel to Postal facilities and designated vehicles.The proposed contract term will be a minimum 2-year period with two priced options to extend for two additional 2-year periods. Contract performance is scheduled to commence no later than 60 days after contract award. Mobile fueling companies with long term contracts are able to provide emergency fueling services for postal operations not normally maintained under mobile fueling contracts. Postal vehicles, rural route carriers, highway contractors, and the postal employees’ personal vehicles all have the possibility of using mobile fuelers if they are available in the geographical location of the emergency. Since their sources of supply are less affected by power outages, flooding, and disruptions caused in the retail fueling chain, they are a critical component of the Postal Service’s emergency preparedness planning.

Postal Site:
The Postal Sites are defined as delivery locations under this contract and are primarily owned or leased by the Postal Service.

Deliverable:
The Postal Service is soliciting for the loading, delivery, and dispensing of fuel to the awarded sites across the United States. The types of fuel (deliverables) are listed below:

  • Regular unleaded equivalent gasoline minimum 87 octane
  • Ultra low sulfur No. 2 diesel
  • Alternative fuels such as E-85 and Bio-diesel
  • Bio-Diesel B20
  • Blends of Diesel #1 and #2 proportionately based on local/ regional climate specifications (October 1stthrough March 31st) in compliance with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Specification and Federal, State and local Environmental regulations.
  • Winter Diesel – During the winter months(October 1st through March 31st), on road diesel fuels may be blended with other diesel fuels or chemical additives to produce a Winter diesel that will not solidify or gel due to cold temperatures. All delivery sites have the option to use winterized diesel and will notify the supplier of the blend/additives required.
  • Summer Diesel – The EPA defines April to June as the “transition season” for fuel production [Source: EPA].

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