SOLICITATION NOTICE
23 -- Vehicles for Panama
- Notice Date
- 6/27/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 423110
— Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Regional Procurement Support Office - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Regional Center, 4000 N. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
- ZIP Code
- 33309
- Solicitation Number
- S-WHARC-06-Q-1022
- Response Due
- 7/17/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested by this notice alone, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations for vehicles to be used by the Government of Panama pursuant to an agreement with the U.S. Department of State. This is a small business set-aside acquisition using simplified acquisition and commercial item procedures in FAR Parts 12 and 13. The NAICS code is 423110 and the small business size standard is 100 employees. The FAR is available on the Internet at http:///www.acqnet.gov. See numbered note 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENT: The U.S. Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS) of the U.S. Embassy in Panama City, Panama has a requirement for the purchase of new vehicles to be donated to the host government for NAS program purposes: --four (4) sedans; --one (1) 4-wheel drive sport utility vehicle. The Government of Panama needs vehicles primarily for surveillance and undercover operations. The vehicles must be inconspicuous and suitable for surveillance in support of narcotics investigations, eradication, and interdiction operations. The vehicles must be consistent with those commonly seen on the road in Panama. Normally, vehicles assembled in the U.S. would pose a problem in that they typically identify the occupants as police or other government officials; however, vehicles assembled in Panama or elsewhere and commonly driven in Panama without appearing conspicuous may be proposed. Vehicles offered must be capable of being maintained commercially in Panama at reasonable cost and must be covered by the manufacturer's warranties. Quoters must demonstrate that the vehicles offered can withstand continuous use in Panama and the supplied vehicles are to be new, which is defined as having zero miles. Low mileage and/or demonstration models are not considered to be new. Delivery of anything other than new vehicles shall be rejected and returned at no cost to the Government. The resulting contract type shall be firm-fixed price. The above price is FOB destination, Cost Insurance in Freight (CIF) Panama City. The above price includes all shipping and other costs for delivery of the vehicles to Panama City. The vehicles shall be insured by the Contractor until such time as the vehicles are received by NAS in Panama City. The specifications below are approximate descriptions and dimensions which all quoters should meet or surpass. Provide the following quantities of vehicles described below. Vehicles should be of varying colors, for security reasons. At a minimum, the vehicles must meet the following specifications: LINE ITEM 0001: Sedan, medium size, quantity: 4 each; Body style: Engine-4 cylinders; Number of Doors-4; Seating capacity: 4-5 persons; Transmission-Automatic; Fuel-Unleaded Gasoline; Air conditioning; AM/FM Radio; Air bags; Power windows, locks, and mirrors; Age-New, 2006 or later model year; Accessories-Owner's/repair and parts manuals, spare tire (regular or compact) with tire jack and accessories; Warranty-2 years minimum; Color-Gray, Beige, Silver, Light Blue, or Dark Green (Red, Yellow, White, Blue or Black will not be considered) Varying (not all vehicles of same color), Tinted Glass/Dark Color (limousine type; may be added by local dealer upon delivery to Panama, but required delivery date for vehicle including tinting must still be met). LINE ITEM 0002: 4-Wheel Drive, Sport Utility Vehicle, quantity: 1 each; Body Style: 4x4; Engine-4 cylinder; Number of Doors-4; Seating capacity: 4-5 persons; Transmission-Automatic; Fuel-Unleaded Gasoline; Air conditioning; AM/FM Radio; Air bags; Power windows, locks, and mirrors; Age-New; 2006 or later model year; Accessories-Owner's/repair and parts manuals, spare tire (regular or compact) with tire jack and accessories; Warranty-2 years minimum; Color-Gray, Beige, Silver, Light Blue, or Dark Green (Red, Yellow, White, Blue or Black will not be considered), Tinted Glass/Dark Color (limousine type; may be added by local dealer upon delivery to Panama, but required delivery date for vehicle including tinting must still be met). REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: September 30, 2006. EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS: The primary technical considerations for award of a purchase order will be whether the items are suitable for the intended purpose and whether they can be delivered on time. Quoters that cannot meet the delivery date for the complete quantities or exact items may quote the best terms they can provide. The quoter offering acceptable items that most closely match the Government's needs and required delivery date will receive most favorable consideration from a technical standpoint. The Government may make one award or multiple awards, whichever is most advantageous and in the Government's best interest. The Government intends to award to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter(s). QUOTATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1) PRICE: Price quotation for the types and quantities described above, stating which of the line items are being offered, including unit prices and extended prices, inclusive of delivery charges. 2) DESCRIPTION: Description of each product being proposed and how it meets or surpasses the requirements stated above, point by point; product literature may be provided. 3) REFERENCES: Names and points of contacts of other Government or commercial customers for whom the quoter has performed this or similar work for in the past two (2) years. 4) DUNS AND CCR: DUNS number and statement that the quoter has registered in CCR; see below. 5) CERTIFICATIONS: Completed certifications (FAR 52.212-3); see below; be sure to include the information required by paragraph (c) regarding business size. Lowest price will be evaluated by the lowest overall price of the aggregate sum of the item prices to include delivery to Panama City, taking into account the cost of multiple awards, if made. In order to receive an award, you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Department. This solicitation number S-WHARC-06-Q-1022 is issued as an RFQ under Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This is a solicitation document incorporating FAR clauses and provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-09. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (dated March 2005) applies to this acquisition. A completed, signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any quotation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (dated SEP 2005) applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (dated APR 2006) applies to this acquisition. Under paragraph b, the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Alternate I); 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; and 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. In addition, FAR 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language, and 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency, are applicable to this acquisition. The clauses at DOSAR 652.206-70, Competition Advocate/Ombudsman (AUG 1999), 652.225-71, Section 8(a) of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as Amended (AUG 1999) and 652.242-72, Shipping Instructions (DEC 1994) are applicable to this acquisition. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE by 4:00 p.m., July 17, 2006, local (Ft. Lauderdale) time, via e-mail, fax, or mail. Identify your quotation as a response to solicitation number S-WHARC-06-Q-1022. Mail to Robert Lloyd, Contracting Officer, U.S. Department of State, RPSO Florida, 4000 N. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309; fax to 954-630-1165; or e-mail to: lloydre@state.gov. CAUTION: Complete quotations must be received at the location stated above by the required due date and time. Late quotations will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, paragraph (f).
- Place of Performance
- Address: Panama City
- Country: Panama
- Country: Panama
- Record
- SN01078260-W 20060629/060627220523 (fbodaily.com)
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