23 -- Vehicles for Guinea

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 Regulations Part 13 and Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Government intends to award firm, fixed price contract for a new model year 2007 Toyota Landcruiser Station Wagon or equivalent vehicle to be delivered to the Peace Corps locations specified in paragraph 4.0 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: 2 Make: TOYOTA Model: LANDCRUISER Model Code: HZJ105L-GCMNS Engine Size: 4200 CC Fuel Type (Gas/Diesel): DIESEL LHD/RHD: LHD Transmission: 5-Speed MANUAL Passenger Capacity: 10 Color: WHITE 3.0 ADDITIONAL VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the mandatory requirements listed above, the Government requests that quotes include the following options: a) Air conditioning b) am/fm cassette radio c) Extra (90L) Fuel Tank d) 20 liter jerry can with flexible spout e) Power assisted steering f) Intermittent wipers g) Mud guards h) Heavy duty suspension i) Parts and Service manuals (English) j) three (3) point seat belts (all places) k) Roll bar (if available) l) Roof rack with side steps m) glove box with key n) airbags (driver and passenger) o) short wave radio p) winch q) air cleaner/cyclone 4.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY: a) American Embassy Conokry, Guinea Attn: Peace Corps Director Rue KA 038,B.P. 603 Conakry, Guinea Fax: 224-41-15-22 b) The Consignee address is: American Embassy Conokry, Guinea Attn: Peace Corps Director Rue KA 038,B.P. 603 Conakry, Guinea Email: contact@example.gov Fax: 224-41-15-22 Phone: 224-30-22-78-09 5.0 INVOICING AND PAYMENT: The Prompt Payment Act applies to this purchase. Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after delivery of the vehicle to the required destination. 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) Compliance with requested vehicle specifications. c) Delivery date. 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-009 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 MUST 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. 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.