This is a SYNOPSIS for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 5.2, as supplemented with additional information.  This announcement does not constitute a solicitation.

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) intends to issue solicitation SPE60017R0407 on or near September 25, 2017 for the supply of electricity and any ancillary services via Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) at https://www.fbo.gov/ for the U.S. Department of Energy Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) - Bryan Mound, TX, with an estimated need for 20,471,600 kWh over a 24-month period on a Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirement-type contract basis.

The Government intends to issue a solicitation on a competitive unrestricted Full and Open basis, using commercial procedures (FAR Part 12) in combination with Best Value Tradeoff Procedures (FAR Part 15). The anticipated delivery period is 24-month (from meter read date beginning March 2018 through meter read date ending March 2020).

 All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a responsive and complete proposal.

The contract action will be made to an offeror who at the time of proposed award(s) is on the state approved list of Retail Electric Providers (REP) in the state of Texas. All offerors must be registered in System for Award Management(SAM). No proposed award will be made to an offeror who appears on the Office of Foreign Assets Control- Specially Designated National (SDN) List, the Bureau of Industry & Security- Denied Persons List (DPL), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). 

The proposed solicitation maybe posted for less than 30 calendar days in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart13.5 - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.  The closing date of the proposed solicitation will be clearly stated on the SF1449, but is anticipated to close mid to late October 2017.

If you are unable to access the proposed solicitation via the Internet, please contact DLA Energy-FEA for a printed copy. Please send any questions to the following points of contacts:

Bafour Asante, Contract Specialist, 703-767-4411, [email protected]. James Decristofaro, Contract Specialist, 703-767-1430, [email protected]. Lawrence Fratis Contracting Officer, 703-767-8528, [email protected].  

For all Small Business issues, please contact the office of 703-767-9465/9400 or [email protected]