23 -- Vehicle for PC Morocco

1.0 DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the simplified acquisition procedures specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Government intends to a award firm, fixed price contract for a new model year 2007 or 2008 Toyota Landcruiser Station Wagon or equivalent to be delivered to the Peace Corps location in specified below. The vehicle specifications are listed below. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is a 100% Small Business Set aside. The NAICS code to determine the small business size standard is 441110 with a non-manufacturer size standard of 500 employees. 2.0 VEHICLE REQUIREMENT: The quote must specify (a) the year, make and model of offered vehicle, (b) provide the vehicle?s technical specifications to include the list of standard and optional equipment, the warranty provisions for the vehicle and (c) provide the delivery date. The vehicle must include at a minimum: Quantity: One (1) Make: Toyota Model: Land Cruiser 4x4 Station Wagon Model Code: HZJ105L-GNMNS Engine Size: 4164 CC Fuel Type (Gas/Diesel): Diesel Steering Wheel location LHD Transmission: 5 speed Manual Passenger Capacity: 5 Color: White 3.0 ADDITIONAL VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the mandatory requirements listed above, the Government requests that quotes include the following options with the vehicle quoted: a) Air conditioning b) am/fm cassette radio c) Extra (90L) Fuel Tank d) 19 liter jerry can e) Power assisted steering d) Intermittent wipers e) Mud guards f) Heavy duty suspension g) owners manual h) three (3) point seat belts (all places) i) remote control alarm with engine immobilizer/siren-door locks j) Steering wheel lock k) airbags (driver and front passenger) l) MUL-T-Lock transmission gear lock m) transit safety box n) power windows all doors, 1 touch up/down, anti jam protection o) snow chains (2 pairs) p) heavy duty roof rack and side steps (assembled) 4.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY: a) The vehicle shall be delivered C.i.f to: U.S. Embassy Rabat, Morocco 2 Blvd. Mohamed El Fassi Rabat Morocco Attention: Peace Corps Director b) The Consignee address is: U.S. Embassy C/O Peace Corps Director 2 Blvd. Mohamed El Fassi Rabat Morocco Email: contact@example.gov Phone: 212-37-68-37-80 c) Pre-delivery inspection is not required 5.0 INVOICING AND PAYMENT: The Prompt Payment Act applies to this purchase. Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after receipt and acceptance of the vehicle by the Peace Corps. The original invoice shall be mailed to the payment office indicated in the order and a copy of the invoice shall be mailed to the consignee. 6.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD: The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes and are listed in descending order of importance: a) Price. b) Delivery date. c) Compliance with requested vehicle specifications. d) Past Performance/Prior Experience. e) Warranty considerations. 7.0 SOLICITATION RESPONSE FORMAT: a) The quote shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number PC-07-Q-007 and submitted by email to contact@example.gov, or by fax at +1 (555) 000-0000 by no later than 3:00 PM eastern time on the deadline indicated in this announcement. b) If the vehicle quoted by an offeror does not include all of the options requested, NOTICE OF THE DEVIATIONS SHALL BE PROMINENTLY SPECIFIED IN THE QUOTE. c) Offerors shall identify three sources (current or prior customers served within the last two years) to verify its ability to perform. For each source provide the name of the customer organization, point of contact name, telephone number and email address. d) Offerors shall complete the ?Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items form found at FAR 52.213-3 and return it with its quote. This representation and certification may be found at the following web site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1045_147472. You may copy and paste the representation and certification into a Word document and complete FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (NOV 2006). An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of FAR 52.212-3 if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. e) Quotes that fail to submit the requested representations, certifications or vehicle specification information or reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. 8.0 ADMINISTRATIVE: Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Eugene Scott, Procurement Analyst, +1 (555) 000-0000, email contact@example.gov. 9.0 APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following Provisions and Clauses are incorporated by reference and included in this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. The checked clauses under FAR 52.212-5(a)(1) are: a) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, b) FAR 52.232-33 Payments By Electronic Funds Transfer- Central Contractor Registration), c) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, d) 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items. FAR 52.247-42 C.i.f. Destination No additional FAR clauses apply. Although this contract is for the international shipment of goods, the Convention on the International Sale of Goods does not apply.