23--Chevy Uplander and equipment installationfor New Drivers Rehabilitation Program

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Submit only written Proposals for VA-256-08-RQ-0431. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26. This acquisition is a full and open competition procurement. The associated NAICS code is 441110 with a size standard 29 millions dollars. This RFQ contains one (1) line items. The line item descriptions are as follows: -Warranty, Standard Commercial Warranty Period/Unlimited mileage, including an Emergency Breakdown. Warranty and Service repair on the vehicle, chassis and all installed equipment must be done at the dealers location. -Service, with 90 day towing. -Vendor shall be located within 35 miles of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City -Operators manual, Safety equipment to include reflector kit, Fire extinguisher -Vendor shall be franchised automobile dealer and a certified mobility dealer, all at a single location The Contractor must provide the VIN Number 30 days after award of contract and provide the vehicle 30 days after award of contract. Delivery of new vehicle will be at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Deliveries are accepted Monday through Thursday From 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. -Vendor shall also furnish and install all the following for the New Driver Rehabilitation: (1) 2008 Chevrolet Uplander with a) Dropped floor with kneeling system b) Power doors and switches located in steering and right rear fender c) Side mount lift d) Removable 6-way power transfer seat base e) An occupant restraint system with wheelchair tie down system in driver station f) An occupant restraint system with wheelchair tie down in the passenger area g) A variable steering and braking system with backup h) Extended steering column as applicable i) Key extension j) Electric emergency brake k) Dual back-up battery system/auxiliary battery systems l) Hand control (push/right angle) with dimmer switch and horn button m) Spinner mount receivers (4) for various assistive devices n) Steering devices such as: spinner knob, v grip, tri-pin, and amputee ring o) Instructor and/or dual braking system p) Instructor and/or dual steering system for high-tech driving systems_ EC series from AEVIT q) turn signal extension r) Gear shift extension s) Secondary control system for high-tech driving systems- Gold Series console system from EMC t) Instructor rear view mirror u) Instructor eye-check mirror v) gas/brake and steering system/horizontal steering with lever gas/brake PROVISIONS/CLAUSES. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (completed as follows:) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price Technical capability and past performance is significantly more important when compared to price. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their quote). The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (to include the following clauses sited: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; FAR 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Products; FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies; FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements; FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. The above Provisions and Clauses may be obtained via internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Proposals must be signed, dated and received no later than September 11, 2008, 10:00 AM, Central Time at Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. SUBMIT PROPOSALS TO: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Attn: Demarcus Thompson 921 N.E. 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Please mark the outermost layer of proposal packaging with the solicitation number VA-256-08-RQ-0431. LATE Proposals: Proposals or modification of Proposals received at the address specified for the receipt of proposals after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals WILL NOT be considered. All contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database located at http://www.ccr.gov prior to any contract award. Please submit the following information with each quote: Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, Prompt Payment Terms, Delivery Time, GSA Contract Number (if applicable), Date quote expires, warranty, line item unit price, line item total price, complete vehicle specifications listing and total cost. For additional information, please contact the Contracting Officer, Demarcus Thompson at +1 (555) 000-0000 or by email at contact@example.gov.