23--LEASE OF BUSES

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. 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number W91248-13-T-0013 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-66 dated 28 February 2013. This is a 100% small business set aside requirement. The NAICS Code is and 485510, quote mark Charter Bus Industry, quote mark and the small business size standard is $14,000,000.00. The winning vendor must presently be listed on the Defense Travel Management Office's (DTMO) Approved Department of Defense Bus, Van and Limo carries (effective as of 25 March 2013). A list of contract line item numbers, to include estimated quantities, is located in the bid schedule at the end of this document. This solicitation is a request for quote for a quantity of seventeen (17) 50+ passenger motor coaches that will be required during the period of 8 May 2013 through 4 June 2013. In lieu of 50+ passenger motor coaches, the Government will consider offers of motor coaches capable of carrying a minimum 47 passengers that have identical salient characteristics to those listed in line item 0001 of the offeror bid schedule. The quantity provided by offeror must be capable of transporting (850) passengers minimum. Please note that dates listed above are estimates. The Government may increase or decrease the quantity of motor coaches, or change required performance period, through reasonable advance notice to the Contractor. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items is applicable and is tailored as follows: Paragraphs (b)(5), (d), (e) and (i) are deleted. This provision is addended to incorporate the following: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Fill-in information with http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; 252.204-7001 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting; 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items, is applicable; evaluation factor is price. The Government intends to make award to the responsive and responsible offeror, price and inclusion on the DTMO Approved Department of Defense Bus, Van and Limo carries considered. For an offer to be considered responsive, the submitting entity must be able to provide all requested items, and be located on DTMO's Approved Department of Defense Bus, Van and Limo carries (effective as of 25 March 2013). The Government reserves the right to award multiple awards in response to this requirement. The provision at FAR 52.212-3 with its Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy at the time of submission. As opposed to submitting the provision at 52.212-3, the offeror may elect to complete the Representations and Certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) website. SAM may be accessed at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Additionally, all offerors are required to be registered in SAM. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and is amended to incorporate the following clauses: 52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payments; 52.208-5 Condition of Leased Vehicles; 52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles; 52.228-8 Liability and Insurance; 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Fill-in information with http://farsite.hill.af.mil); 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product; 252.204-7008 Export-Controlled Items; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports; 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments; 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited within are applicable: 52.203-6 with its Alternate I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interests when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment; 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations; 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Representation; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans; 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees; 52.222-41 Service Contract Act; 52.222-42 Statement of equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (Fill-in information with 31030, Bus Driver, $19.04 and 05190, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, $23.03); 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification; 52.223-18 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following DFARS clauses cited within are applicable: 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. The following FAR clauses are also applicable to this solicitation: FAR Clause 52.232-18, Availability of Funds: Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer (End of clause). The following local clauses are applicable to this solicitation: Clause 5152.233-4000 HQ AMC - Level Protest Program: If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.10. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution. HQ Army Material Command, Office of Command Counsel, 9301 Chapel Rd, Room 2-1SE3401, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527, Facsimile number +1 (555) 000-0000 or 8875. Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to: HQ Army Material Command, Office of Command Counsel, Room 2-1SE3401, 1412 Jackson Loop, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-5527. Wage Determination 05-2413, Revision 12, dated 13 June 2012, is applicable to this procurement. Offers are due no later than 1 May 2013, 1000 CST. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. In accordance with 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, paragraph (f), quotes received after the established closing date will be viewed as late, and therefore not considered. Offers may be submitted via email (preferred) to contact@example.gov or via mail to MICC - Fort Campbell, ATTN: Brad Davis, 2172 13 1/2 Street, Fort Campbell, KY 42223-5355. Point of contact for this solicitation is Mr Brad A Davis, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov.