Mid Size Hybrid Sedan for AID

The contract solicitation B26002971 issued by the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in Hawaii seeks a 2026 or newer mid-size hybrid engine sedan for use by the Animal Industry Division on Oahu. The solicitation is open for responses until June 1, 2026, and is classified as a solicitation with no specified set-aside or socioeconomic preferences. Performance is required on Oahu, with potential for delivery or service adjustments on Kauai as well, and the vehicle must comply with state-specific operational, environmental, and administrative requirements. The contractor must hold a valid general excise tax license, tax clearance certificates from the state and IRS, and certifications of good standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and compliance from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, all prior to payment or contract execution. Personnel must be experienced, qualified, and fully licensed or accredited under applicable laws, and all employees handling personal data must undergo security training, sign confidentiality agreements, and implement technological safeguards as mandated by Hawaii’s Uniform Information Practices Act. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior written approval, and campaign contributions to state officials are strictly forbidden during the contract term. The state retains full ownership of all deliverables as works made for hire and has broad audit rights over cost and pricing data, with modifications exceeding $25,000 or 10% of contract value requiring agency head approval. The contractor is obligated to promptly report any hazardous substance releases or data breaches, and all personal information must be destroyed upon contract termination. While no specific contract value is provided, cost or pricing data must be certified, and the award is likely based on a best-value trade-off rather than lowest price technically acceptable, given the emphasis on compliance, accountability, and performance standards. Payment procedures require original invoices to be submitted, with disbursement subject to fund availability and state finance approval, though no remittance details or electronic invoicing systems are specified. There are no defined period of performance dates, FOB terms, or standard federal clause references, as the agreement relies entirely on Hawaii Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules rather than FAR or MIL-STD provisions.