SOLICITATION NOTICE
23 -- COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
- Notice Date
- 3/12/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Wiesbaden Contracting Center, ATTN: AEUCC-C, CMR 410, Box 741, APO, AE 09096-0741
- ZIP Code
- 09096-0741
- Solicitation Number
- DABN01-03-T-0121
- Archive Date
- 6/21/2003
- Point of Contact
- Roswitha Rostock-Clements, 011-49-611-816-2249
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Wiesbaden Contracting Center
(clementsr@rcc.wbn.usacce.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NA This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 bein g requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number DABN01-03-T-0121 is being issued as a Request for Quotation, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-11. The Simplified acquisition procedures of FAR Part 13 are applicable to this procurement. This procurement is for four (4) each vehicles. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide four (4) each sport utility vehicles, left hand drive, modified with armoring material (special protected). The contractor shall provide all opaque and transparent armor materials, installation hardware, special security equi pment, suspension up-grade equipment, braking up-grade, drive line up-grade as/if required (i.e. drive shaft), and all materials needed to make templates in accordance with specifications, and all ballistic certifications for transparent and opaque materia ls. The contractor shall also be responsible for the administration and logistical support for its personnel, and all tools and labor needed to perform this contract. Additionally, contractor will provide secure area during work performance/modifications , and access will be restricted to allow only plant (contractor) personnel and authorized U.S. Government representative. The contractor will allow U.S. Government representatives to perform random in-progress and final inspections of all materials and wor kmanship along with ballistic testing by lot number and certifications as deemed necessary at no cost to the U.S. Government. 2. PLATFORM DESCRIPTION (VEHICLE): The vehicles to be furnished under this contract shall be new, model year 2003, and shall meet the following specifications at a minimum: Nomenclature: Sport Utility Vehicle, 4 door, Engine: Gasoline, V8 cyl inder, 4.7 liter, 32 valve, 235 horsepower, Automatic Transmission, Color: Standard by manufacturer; vehicle colors will be selected within 7 days after contract award date. Upholstery: Standard by manufacturer in coordination with color. Accessories: Air conditioning; Catalytic Converter; AM/FM Cassette Radio and Clock; Power Windows; Power Steering; Power Brakes; Power Door Locks; Anti-theft security system; Front and Rear Floor Mats (Rubber); Normal Size Spare Tire. 3. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, (ARMORING): a. Construction shall integrate opaque/transparent materials and vehicle structural design in such a manner as to withstand and balance structural loads while affording optimum protection throughout the entire passenger compartment (component design). b. No gaps shall be permitted between opaque armor mating surfaces; opaque to transparent armor transition at front side; rea r of passenger or cargo compartment; along all passenger compartment door lines. All opaque armor materials joining on the same plane shall be overlapped. c. Armoring of the rear cargo area is optional however is not considered essential. The rear carg o area does not need to be accessed from the passenger compartment. d. Armor materials shall be incorporated in such a manner as to allow maximum passenger comfort while limiting alterations to the original design to the maximum extent possible. e. Su spension system, attachment points and related infrastructure components shall be modified to meet after armoring mass of the vehicle, (a minimum of 25% upgrade compared to the Original Equipment Manufacturer?s (OEM) standard). f. Brake system shall ac commodate after-armoring mass of vehicle and be of such design as to ensure against excessive brake fade and/or failure at high speed (100 mi/h plus) and/or repeated use. g. Drive shaft and couplin gs (attachment points) and related infrastructure components shall be reinforced to accommodate increased vibration/stress due to additional weight of the armor mass. h. Specific vehicle acceleration, braking and cornering at after armoring mass weight on dry surface should allow for positive controls at all times; performance degradation over unarmored comparably equipped make, series, model should not exceed 15% in braking distance. 4. SECURITY PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: a. Ballistic classification: Minimum ballistic protection shall provide against 7.62 East Block ammunition (7.62 x 39, M43, SC) fired from a rifle and be in accordance with testing procedures utilized by the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), Beschussamt, Mellrichs tadt, Germany and/or U.S. testing certification procedures. All opaque (steel or other bulletproof material) and transparent (bulletproof glass) armor shall completely protect vehicle?s interior passenger compartment area (100%) including roof and floor a reas. Seems, joints, gaps, or holes occurring at door openings, with armor panels, between opaque and transparent armor boundaries, shall be constructed such that a projectile following a linear or angled path shall not enter the vehicle?s interior withou t contacting the armor material. Construction shall also minimize a projectile entering the interior due to a ricochet from the armor. Specific areas of the engine compartment (i.e. firewall-dashboard area), hood, and wheel wells must be ?covered? to ens ure no penetration of the passenger compartment. b. Opaque armor: Vehicle shall afford ballistic protection for the protection level specified. All opaque armor materials shall be given a protective coating to ensure a smooth surface and allow for eff ective inspection of armor materials for cracks; and protection from moisture and/or excessive heat. For opaque protective materials such as Spectra, much care and attention must be given to attachment method(s) to ensure against fraying and/or peeling of edges during multi-hit attack. In addition to conventional methods of securing this type of material it is strongly suggested that consideration be given to installing a ?lip?, size and dimension to be determined, where overlap material (steel) and Spect ra come together. This ?lip? will serve a dual purpose ? eliminate spall from entering the passenger cocoon and diminishing risk of peel back. c. Transparent armor: Transparent armor shall be of one-piece construction with anti-spall inner layer. Tra nsparent armor shall be AGP, Isoclima, PPG, Sully or Triplex, of glass-plastic (polycarbonate), laminated construction and shall have a material alone capability of meeting or exceeding the ballistic protection specified in paragraph a. above. Exposed pol ycarbonate surface shall be treated with an abrasion-resistant coating. Manufacturer?s markings shall be concealed to the maximum extent possible within the border/trim area. d. Armor materials: Welding, bolting, or bonding may be used to secure the a rmoring materials. Method of attachment shall ensure structural integrity and protection of the passenger compartment. Method of armor materials fixation shall preclude dislodgment by ballistic/explosives device or vehicle accident and withstand vibratio n and/or shifting under normal operating conditions. e. Locking gas cap: The contractor shall install a steel covered locking gas cap and supply keys to U.S. Government representatives if vehicle is not equipped. f. Tailpipe protection: The contractor shall install a 6.35 mm by 6.35 mm, twenty (20) gage, stainless-steel mesh in the tailpipe or a 6-10mm bolt; nut to be spot welded. g. Floor armor: Armoring of entire floor area, passenger compartment consisting of an arimyd fiber (e.g. Kevlar) formed with a minimum of eight (8) layers, 120 grams per layer, per square meter. Installation must ensure against gaps and sufficient overlapping with other opaque areas within passenger comp artment. Flexible/matted installation is permissible however exposed/fraying edges will not be accepted. Minimum protection level acceptable to withstand blasts underneath the vehicle (hard or soft surface) from two (2) DM 51 German ordnance, grenades an d/or similar blasts. h. Run flat tire inserts: standard type or tire/wheel combination (warranteed), all five (5) wheels (includes spare) to allow vehicle to travel at a high rate of speed after puncture. The rims must have capacity to meet or exceed l oad imposed on each wheel (armor mass and full passenger load). Applicable tire pressure labels to be provided. i. Installation of second battery (backup) with primary-secondary switch easily accessible to the vehicle operator. Both batteries, primary and secondary, are to be total maintenance-free gel cell batteries. j. Vehicle management system (black box) if located outside of passenger compartment area shall be armor protected at the same level as in paragraph 4a. k. Contractor will provide ca pability to install additional wiring between rear cargo/trunk area and passenger compartment and appropriate electrical supply components-connectors for installation of additional communication gear such as telephone, two-way radio, etc. This area must a lso be armor protected same level as in paragraphs 4a and 4g. l. Operable window; the driver?s side window of one-piece transparent armor shall be constructed such that the window can be electronically moved up and down. Appearance of operable window s hall be identical to the fixed window. Front passenger window, rear drivers side window, and rear passenger side window shall be disabled to render inoperative. m. Explosion proof/self-sealing fuel tank, Safoam type equal to or better. n. If rear car go area is not armored, then the following shall apply. Assembly of armor between passenger compartment and cargo area shall consist of opaque and transparent armor installed directly behind the rear seat sufficiently overlapped and same armor shall exten d from floor area to the roof line, again ensuring 100% protection of the passenger compartment. Size dimension of transparent portion shall be sufficient to allow for rear view vision with minimal obstruction as not to impede safe operation. o. If unit is equipped with child safety locks, they shall be disabled. p. Contractor will install a public address loudspeaker system (inside/outside): An interior/exterior loudspeaker system shall be provided and will allow vehicle occupants to addre ss and listen to personnel outside the vehicle. The system shall be installed such that vehicle-generated interference is eliminated. This communication system will be easily accessible to both front occupants. System will also have siren capability, mu lti-frequency. q. Contractor will up-grade vehicle electrical system (alternator), engine cooling system (radiator/oil cooler/transmission cooler) and power steering as/if required based on armor mass-full passenger load and technical consultation with OEM. r. Vehicle Operator Indoctrination: Contractor shall perform vehicle operator indoctrination with authorized U.S. Government representative. 5. ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES: The following additional accessories are required: Jack and associated tools to accommodate the additional weight after armoring; Portable fire extinguisher easily accessible to both front occupants; First Aid Kit; Roadside Warning Triangle; Vehicle Manu facturer?s Owners Manual in English (one set); Vehicle Manufacturer?s Operator, Parts and Service Manuals in English (one set) 6. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The contractor shall provide the following certification with his quote: a. The armor mater ials provided under the resulting contract meet the criteria described in this solicitation. b. Only those opaque and transparent armor materials tested by an armor test laboratories (e.g. H.P. White, USA, or Beschussamt, Mellrichstadt, or U lm in Germany) and having received certification as having met the U.S. Navy armor material standard articulated by the U.S. Department of State shall be used in the special protected vehicle fabrication, (no armor material substitution is authorized, unle ss tested and certified). c. Original certifications (certified to be original) for opaque and transparent material tested and/or utilized for vehicle to be delivered under the resulting contract including fuel tank and run flat system shall be provided to the Contracting Officer upon request and before award. 7. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: Vehicles are to be in clean, drive away condition, to include all fluid levels in normal operating ranges; Contractor will provide authorized government representatives an operator, warranty and services booklet in English containing the following information: All ballistic certifications (original/certified to be original) for all opaque armor including floor material; all transparent armor; fuel tank protection; run flats and any other ballistic material utilized in the performance of the ontract; Warranty documents; Tansparent armor care instructions; Photos along with a short description of all aftermarke t components and all special features, i.e. brake system, suspension system, fuel tank, operable window, black box, coverage, dual battery system, locking gas cap, tailpipe protection, armor assembly including floor, kill switch, and etc.; Dual battery s ystem operation including wiring diagram; Run-flat system including maintenance/service instructions and tire repair; Description along with photographs of any additional electrical supply components and connectors; Description and operation of operable window including emergency activation; Location and operation of anti-theft alarm ?kill? switch; Description of fuel tank protection; Description, operation, and wiring of public address system and multi-frequency siren; Complete parts reference-descr iption listing for all aftermarket, specialized components/features along with ordering instructions; 8 VEHICLE?S OPERATIONAL AREA: The vehicles may be operated in the Far East. The Contractor is required to have authorized maintenance/repair and service facilities throughout the regions mentioned or access to. 9. PERIOD OF DELIVERY/PERFORMANCE: Exact date of delivery (FOB Origin) will be coordinated between the Government POC and the contractor. Services shall be accomplished and vehicles shall be ready for pick-up by the U.S. Government within 120 days after the arrival of the vehicles at the c ontractor facility, however, the entire performance period shall not exceed 180 days after date of order. The contractor is responsible for all costs related to the shipment/transportation of the vehicles from the dealership to contractor?s facility. 10 . SECURITY/POLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS: The U.S. Government reserves the right to exclude any vehicle offered that does not fit-in with the vehicle operating environment due to security and/or political ramification. The following provisions in their lates t editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors, with the addendum that if offers are received in more than once currency, offers shall be evaluated by converting the foreign currency to U.S. currency using the finance and ac counting office disbursing rate (actual rate) in effect on the date of closing date. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items: The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. Past Performance, 2. Price. Offeror shall submit documentation r eflecting that he has performed these types of services before (references) and comply with aforementioned requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items , with the offer; FAR 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions-Commercial items with addendum that the Government w ill not pay taxes where an exemption applies; Warranty: The contractor will warranty the following at a minimum: All workmanship: five (5) years; All opaque armor: five (5) years; ll transparent armor: tree (3) years; Upgrades, primarily power train, br aking system, suspension (after market): three (3) years; Special equipment such as operable window system, self-sealing fuel tank, run flats, public address loudspeaker system, etc.: three (3) years; Contractor shall assign any remaining OEM warranty pro tection. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implements Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items and the following additional clauses therein apply: FAR 52.203-6, 52.222-26, 52.232-33 and 52.232-34, DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Re presentations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items and the following additional clauses therein apply : 252.205-7000, 252.225-7021, 252.243,7002, 252.247-7024; Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at DFARS 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Note 12 applies. Offers are due no later t han 14.00 hours , Central European Time, on 22 Apr 2003. Quotes will be accepted by email to clementsr@rcc.wbn.usacce.army.mil or by fax 011-49-(0)-611-816-2254. POC is Ms. Rostock-Clements, Tel: 011-49-(0)611-816-2249.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Wiesbaden Contracting Center ATTN: AEUCC-C, CMR 410, Box 741 APO AE
- Zip Code: 09096-0741
- Country: EU
- Zip Code: 09096-0741
- Record
- SN00277759-W 20030314/030312213721 (fbodaily.com)
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