ARMY ATLANTA CONTRACTING CENTER, ATTN AFLG PRC, 1301 ANDERSON WAY SW, FORT MCPHERSON GA 30330-1096

W -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT FOR NATIONWIDE VEHICLE LEASING FOR ALL FORSCOM INSTALLATIONS SOL DAKF11-98-R-0001 DUE 110497 POC Contract Specialist DIANE T BIDDY (404) 464-4113 (Site Code DAKF11) The Army Atlanta Contracting Center (AACC) is issuing a Request for Proposal No. DAKF11-98-R-0001 for short term (1 to 90 days) rental/lease of vehicles for all FORSCOM installations nationwide (Forts McPherson and Stewart, GA; Ft Bragg, NC; Ft Dix, NJ; Ft Drum, NY; Ft Campbell, KY; Ft Polk, LA; Ft Hood, TX; Ft Riley, KS; Ft Carson, CO; Ft Irwin, CA; Ft Lewis, WA). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format provided in FAR Part 12.6, and FAR 13.6 Test Program, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested but a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect as of FAC 90-46. The SIC code is 7514, $18.5 million; FSC is W023. Contract type is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a minimum order guarantee t of only $1,000 over the term of the contract, excluding each of the option years. Requests for estimated quantities are available by contacting Ms Biddy by email, fax or telephone call. Pricing shall cover a base year and two 1-year option periods. Statement of work follows: Clins (0001) Economy Size Sedan/Compact, 4-passenger capacity; (0002) Mid-size Sedan, 4-6 passenger capacity; (0003) Van, 7-passenger; (0004) Van, 15- passenger, (0005) Van, cargo, 1/2-1 ton capacity; (0006) Van, cargo, 24 foot, minimum capacity 6,900 lbs; (0007) Truck, 4 x 4, 1-ton capacity, bench seat; (0008) Truck, 4x2, 1-ton capacity, bench seat. REQUIREMENT: All vehicles shall have air conditioning, auto transmission (standard acceptable on cargo vans), power steering and brakes, 4 all-weather full size tires and wheels, gasoline engines, and spare tire with tire changing tools; 1996-98 models (domestic or import) with less than 40K miles. All vehicles shall be leased with unlimited mileage. (1) Specifications are as follows: Sedans: 4-door, 4-6 cylinder gasoline engine. Vans and trucks: 6- 8 cylinder, cargo vans must be waterproof. (2) Rates. No vehicle will be leased on an hourly basis. Rates provided by the contractor shall be daily, weekly and monthly. (3) Vehicle Inspection. There will be 2 joint visual inspections performed on each vehicle rented under this contract. A complete listing of inspection requirements may be obtained by email, fax or call the contract specialist. (4) Damages and Repairs to Vehicles. The Government limit on liability shall be IAW FAR Clause 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance-Leased Motor Vehicles. Damaged vehicles will not be returned to contractor until a complete investigation has been made by the appropriate Army officials and the 2nd joint inspection has been made to determine liability and cost of repairs. A complete listing of minor and major repairs and damage to vehicles can be requested by email, fax or call the contract specialist. If the repair results from an act or neglect of the contractor, or by malfunction of the vehicle, or by fair wear andtear, the contractor will be responsible for transporting the vehicle to the contractor's workshop. All repairs resulting from an act or neglect of the contractor; from fair wear and tear; or from malfunction of vehicles or their components are the pecuniary responsibility of the contractor. The Government reserves the right to require the replacement of any vehicles which are disabled due to fair wear and tear, malfunction of the vehicle or its components or acts or neglects of the contractor at no additional cost to the Government. (5) Registration, License and State Inspection Stickers. The contractor will insure that all vehicles are registered in one of the 50 US states and that vehicle registration cards and tags as well as any required state inspection sticker will be provided for each vehicle. Each vehicle will be properly serviced by the contractor to include oil, lubrication filters, tune-up, air conditioning refrigerant as recommended by the manufacturer, and antifreeze prior to being picked up. (6) Accidents/Thefts. The COR will notify the contractor within 3 days of accident/theft and will arrange for repairs of accident/theft and for repairs of accident damage, including damage sustained to a stolen vehicle during the period prior to recovery. The contractor will not be required to provide a replacement vehicle during the period the vehicle is out of service. If the vehicle is damaged beyond repair according to insurance adjuster reports or not recovered 30 days after the date of the theft, the contractor will be reimbursed the residual value of the vehicle based on the average of the wholesale and retail prices listed in the current edition of the NADA used car book at the time of the accident/theft, in full satisfaction of any and all liabilities under this contract, provided that the Government's liability to pay the monthly lease cost shall cease as of the time of the accident/theft. (7) All vehicles shall be covered by 24-hour nationwide road service. Deliveries and acceptance of vehicles shall be FOB destination on the dates and specific places cited in the individual DO. Reporting Requirements: The contractor shall provide written quarterly reports over the life of the contract to the AACC. Each report shall include the following information: (1) Contractor name, address, phone no, fax no, POC, and date of report; (2) Contract No, DO No(s) site and location; (3) Itemized list and costs for services provided (by line item) for all DOs performed; (4) Notification of any difficulties or problems encountered during performance (names, phone nos, dates, times, and places shall be included). The ordering process under this contract shall be decentralized with AACC maintaining sole administration of the prime contract. Ordering authority shall be delegated at the installation level whereby servicing contracting offices are authorized to issue and/or modify DOs. CLAUSES/PROVISIONS: The following provisions and clauses are applicable (NOTE: Provisions and clauses are readily accessible in full text by contacting the following internet address: http: //www. arnet. gov/far/). FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, including the following addenda at paragraph (c): The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items, including the following addenda at paragraph (a): For the purpose of award, quotes will be evaluated based on price, past performance and technical with price being slightly higher than past performance and technical, which are weighted equally. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, including the following addenda: FAR Clause 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS Number) and DFAR 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The offeror shall include completed copies of these provisions with their offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, including the following addenda at paragraph (g); Invoices shall be sent to the addresses specified in each individual DO. The following FAR and DFAR clauses are to be added as an addendum to Clause 52.212-4: 52.247-34; 52.208-4; 52.208-5; 52.208-6; 52.208-7; 52.216-18, Such orders may be issued from 1 December 1997 through 30 November 1998 (base period); 52.216- 19, There will be a minimum order limitation of $50.00 and a maximum order limitation of $100,000.00 on any order or combination of orders issued within a period of seven calendar days; 52.216-21, Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after November 30, 2000; 52.216-22, 52.216-27; 52.228-8; 52.232-19; 252.247-7023; 252.201- 7000; 252.212-7001 to include clauses 252.225-7001, 252.233-7000, 252.247- 7024. FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. The Government shall provide the contractor written notification 30 calendar days prior to the date of contract expiration.FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The Government shall provide the contractor written notification of intent to exercise NLT 60 calendar days prior to the date of contract expiration. Total duration of contract will not exceed 40 months. Clause 52.000-4010, Acceptance/Payment VISA Credit Card, Payment methods shall require acceptance of the Government Impact card for all transactions below $2500. Electronic Funds Transfer shall be utilized. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items including the following addenda at paragraph (b) 52.203-6, 52.202-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-18. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION FACTORS. Submit your pricing information by breaking down the price by time period (base year, option one, option two) and by type of vehicle on contractor letterhead along with the completed clauses asked for above. An initial evaluation shall be performed to determine if each offer meets the minimum criteria for technical acceptability. A technically acceptable offer must clearly show the offeror meets the minimum requirements listed here and demonstrates satisfactory and reliable Past Performance in the form of used vehicle fleet-leasing experience and maintenance. Offerors shall provide performance history and references to demonstrate satisfactory performance for similar contracts performed within the past 3 years. The final award decision will be based on a combination of technical acceptability, satisfactory past performance and price. The Government may make a single nationwide award or up to 3 regional awards based on the advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award. Offeror can bid on any or all regions. However, once a particular region is selected, all CLINS under that region must be completed. No award will be made below region level. It is assumed, for the purpose of evaluating proposals, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each contract awarded. A Regional map may be obtained by email, fax or call the contract specialist. All responsible sources shall submit a written proposal as their offer on their respective letterhead and a 3.5 inch diskette compatible with Microsoft Word. Offers are due no later than November 4, 1997. No faxed offers will be accepted. For information regarding this Request for Proposal, contact Diane Biddy at biddyd@ftmcphsn-emh1.army.mil. (0281)

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