Purchase of 45 PAX Bus for Singapore

The 36th Contracting Squadron at Andersen AFB Guam intends to award a purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for the purchase of one (1) each, 45 passenger bus. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, 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. The solicitation number is F1C0C8SINGABUS and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The contractor shall provide the following: One (1) bus for private use, diesel engine driven, 45 passenger, air conditioning, right hand drive. The bus must meet or exceed the following specifications: 1. Exterior Color: Manufacturer's dark blue. 2. Engine Displacement: 7,500cc (Minimum) 3. Seating Capacity: 45 passengers including driver (No jump seats). 4. Fuel Type : Diesel. 5. Transmission System: Automatic controlled shift. 6. Steering : Powered. 7. Brakes: Powered & Support system. 8. Air Conditioner: Front and Side Flow. Powered from auxiliary engine. 9. Window. Sunshade. 10. Power Door Lock: Auto Door. 11. Air Bag. 12. Others: a. Roll-in Seatbelts on passenger seats. b. Safety Equipment: Manufacturer's standard. c. Fuel Tank Capacity: Minimum 190L. d. Emergency Exit. e. All service manuals printed in English. F. R/H drive. The government intends to award without discussions; therefore, the initial proposal of each offeror should be complete and accurate. FOB destination is required by the government. FOB point is Paya Labar AB, Singapore. The required delivery date is 90 days after receipt of contract. Offerors must provide warranty information specific to all equipment as well as provide all materials, labor, and transportation necessary to supply this vehicle. The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government based on the lowest price technically acceptable. Alternative proposals may be considered and accepted. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Sep 2006); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007); FAR 11.105 Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer, FAR 52.212-5(Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2007); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996); 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004); 252.212-7001(Dev) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2007); 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2007); 252.247-7023(ALT III) Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002); 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Aug 2005). Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 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. Quotes should reference RFQ No. F1C0C8SINGABUS. The POC for this acquisition is Eddie L. Franklin (671) 366-6608; Fax (671) 366-11038 E-Mail: Eddie.franklin@andersen.af.mil Quotes may be mailed to 36th Contracting Squadron/ LGCB, Attn: Eddie L. Franklin, Unit 14040, Bldg 17000, APO AP 96543. Oral Quotes will not be accepted. Responses to this RFQ must be received via e-mail, or postal mail by 17 March 2009, 12:00pm Chamorro Standard Time (Greenwich Mean Time + 10 hours).