23--2008 DODGE SPRINTER VAN 170" WB EXT

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; quotes are being requested. Solicitation Number VA-248-10-RQ-0143 is to award a firm fixed price contract for 2008 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 VAN 170" WB EXT as described in the requirements below. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 441120. This notice is a request for competitive quotes. Parties may identify their interest, accompanied by supporting literature to the Contracting Officer no later than January 15, 2010 at 4:00pm EST. Responses should be sent to contact@example.gov. No telephone responses will be accepted. REQUIREMENTS: The NF/SG Veterans Healthcare System, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608. This procurement is for BEST VALUE. This procurement will be awarded to the proposal that best meets the Government's need. The contractor shall deliver the vehicle to: DriveSafety, Inc., 426 White pine Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84123. The vehicle will be thoroughly cleaned and road ready upon delivery. The vehicle shall include mandated Department of Transportation safety requirements. 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. SPECIFICATIONS: extended length, high roof; no cabin based windows exterior color: artic white; interior color: gray interior with gray cloth bucket seats; engine: 3.0-L V6 Turbo Diesel engine transmission 5-speed automatic transmission 4- wheel anti-lock brakes adaptive electronic stability program traction control right high clearance sliding door 270-degree opening for rear hinged doors PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: This combined synopsis lists one or more clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text (FAR 52.252-2). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition with the following addendum to the provisions of the standard provisions. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items all offers will be considered for BEST VALUE. 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. (1) Technical capability. Any potential offerors quoting a brand equivalent must supply supporting documentation that the product quoted is of equal or greater technical capability matching the specified equipment in features, quality, warranty terms, compatibility with existing systems, and functionality to be considered. (2) Past performance: please include references of customers who have purchased a similar system. Past performance with VA or other Government agencies is preferred. Please include company name, point of contact information, purchase order or reference number, and dollar value. Those not submitting past performance references will be given a neutral rating. (3) Price: Quote for each line item, including but not limited to the requirements listed above. Technical and past performances when combined are significantly less important than price. The provision at VARR 852-211-77, Brand Name or Equal applies. The items called for by this RFQ have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Quotes offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the quote and are determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the RFQ.