Vehicle Decaling

This a combined synopsis/solicitation for services 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 184372 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-26. The NAICS code is 811112 with a small business size standard of $6M. This procurement is a total small set aside to a company in the local area. Local area is defined as a company within a 50 mile radius. The Government intends to award at least one Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Contract and may make multiple awards. The period of performance will be from date of award for through 30 September 2009 (base period) with two option periods of 12 months each. Overview of the Requirement: The United States Secret Service (USSS) has a requirement for vehicle decaling/marking of the replacement police vehicles as described on the Statement of Work (SOW). (See Attachment) Part I. Pricing: the offeror shall provide a price for each individual vehicle listed below: Pricing shall be provided for the application and removal of marking requirements for the following vehicle types: 1)Chevrolet Tahoe 2)Chevrolet Suburban 3)Ford Crown Victoria 4)Dodge Charger 5)Chevrolet Impala 6)Harley Davidson FLHTP Motorcycle and Sidecar 7)Harley Davidson 883 Motorcycle Pricing for the Ford Crown Victoria shall include removal of rear door molding on drivers side and passenger side and filling of factory hole in rear door on both sides as to accept markings without showing through vinyl. Should not require painting due to placement of lettering which will cover area. Pricing will include all costs. 0001 Base Year BPA for decaling services. Date of Award through 30 September 2009. Offeror is to provide a unit cost of decaling per vehicle for: 1)Chevrolet Tahoe 2)Chevrolet Suburban 3)Ford Crown Victoria 4)Dodge Charger 5)Chevrolet Impala 6)Harley Davidson FLHTP Motorcycle and Sidecar 7)Harley Davidson 883 Motorcycle 0002 Option Year I (1 October 2009 - 30 September 2010) - Offeror is to provide a unit cost of decaling per vehicle for: 1)Chevrolet Tahoe 2)Chevrolet Suburban 3)Ford Crown Victoria 4)Dodge Charger 5)Chevrolet Impala 6)Harley Davidson FLHTP Motorcycle and Sidecar 7)Harley Davidson 883 Motorcycle 0003 Option Year II (1 October 2010 - 30 September 2011) - Offeror is to provide a unit cost of decaling per vehicle for: 1)Chevrolet Tahoe 2)Chevrolet Suburban 3)Ford Crown Victoria 4)Dodge Charger 5)Chevrolet Impala 6)Harley Davidson FLHTP Motorcycle and Sidecar 7)Harley Davidson 883 Motorcycle Part II: The name, title, telephone number, fax number and email address of the point of contact. Part III: The nine-digit DUNS and the nine-digit TIN. DUNS is used to verify that the vendor is in CCR and a small business for the 488410. The Taxpayer Identification Number is necessary for electronic payment. Evaluation Factors: The Government intends to award a fixed price contract to the responsible offeror whose offer confirming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. This requirement will be a blanket purchase agreement contract. All responsible local small business sources meeting the requirements may submit a quotation which will be considered by the USSS. The following DHS Provisions are applicable: 3052.209-70 Prohibition of Contracts with Corporate Expatriates 3052.204-90 Unauthorized Use of the Secret Service Name; 3052.213-90 Terms and Conditions of Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) The following FAR Provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 25.001 Buy American Act FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52.204-7 Central Contract Registration FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions; FAR 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Execute Orders-Commercial Items Award will be based on: 1) price; and the capability of the services offered to meet the above stated salient characteristics FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the term of the contract. (Mar 2000) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (JUL 2005) FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. **By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database (www.ccr.gov) prior to award during performance, and through final payment from any award resulting from this solicitation. **These DHS and FAR Provisions and Clauses may be accessed via: http://www.arnet.gov/far/, www.dhs.gov. Requests for copies of FAR Provisions and/or Clauses will not be accepted. Quotations are due by Tuesday, October 14, 2008 4:00pm EST. Quotations must include all materials referenced here, and should be sent via email to Susan.Papa-Provost@usss.dhs.gov or via fax to 202-406-6801. For additional information or questions regarding this solicitation, contact Susan Papa-Provost. The Government will not be responsible for any costs accrued by the vendor in response to this solicitation. IV. Statement of Work/Qualifications SECRET SERVICE UNIFORMED DIVISION MARKED CRUISERS Selected vendor will provide all material and graphic services for creating, cutting and application of vinyl markings onto Secret Service Uniformed Division marked vehicles as pictured below. The vinyl markings will be applied in a standard and consistent manner for each type of vehicle. Each model vehicle will have identical specifications regarding the placement of the markings and not deviate within - half inch between marking placement of each model type. Separate pricing is required for removal of current markings on Secret Service Uniformed Division marked cruisers and preparing same for application of new markings. -Vinyl material used shall match the following material in quality and color. o Black - Avery Graphics Opaque high performance vinyl film - color is black (090) o Gold material - 3M Scotchlite 680 series - color Gold (64) o White material -3M Scotchlite 680 series - color White (10) --The vendor must be located within local area. Local area is defined as a company within a 50 mile radius of Washington DC. --The selected vendor must be licensed, bonded and insured to provide the above listed services for the Secret Service fleet. --The selected service shall be capable of a two (2) day turnaround for new vehicles and a three (3) day turnaround for vehicles currently in service requiring removal of lettering. --The selected vendor shall provide separate invoices for each vehicle. In the case of vehicles requiring removal of current lettering, one invoice will be provided for the removal and a separate invoice will be provided for the installation. --Selected vendor shall abide by Secret Service requests pertaining to use and disclosure of design and artwork. --Selected vendor shall provide secured fenced or interior storage of all Secret Service vehicles. --Selected Vendor shall provide a one (1) year warranty on workmanship. --Selected Vendor will provide all required decaling/marking materials, as well as the complete decal/marking installation. --Vendor must have a proven history of a minimum of 2 years experience decaling emergency vehicles. Government Furnished Equipment and Information The vendor will furnish all equipment and supplies utilized in the decaling process.