U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6875, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

23 -- DDGM LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE SOL RFQ-797348 POC Theresa M. Powell, Contracting Officer, (202) 324-3318 The Federal Bureau of Investigation intends to negotiate a one-time, sole source firm-fixed price contract with General Motors of Canada, Ltd., London, Ontario, Canada, for the purchase of a Diesel Division/General Motors (DDGM), Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) I, Type II, Serial Number DDGM06. Specifications for the LAV consists of, but are not limited to: A) Performance Mobility; 1) sustain highway speed of 62 MPH; 2) maximum grade ability of 60%; 3) maximum side slope ability of 30%; 4) vertical step ability of 19.7 inches; 5) trench crossing ability of 68 inches; 6) range on one fuel load of 400 miles; and 7) shallow fording, without preparation, of water 4 feet deep: B) Suspension-shall have an eight-wheel independent suspension: C) Drive Train-shall be provided by a liquid-cooled diesel engine the same as or equal to the Detroit Diesel 6V53T: D) Brake Systems-primary vehicle braking shall be accomplished via an air over hydraulic system and an engine brake system, i.e. Jacob's Brake, shall be incorporated: E) Hydraulic System-may be utilized to power supplemental systems: F) Electrical System-1) external lights shall be compatible for use on U.S. Highways; 2) Internal lighting shall be switched for either white light or red/blue "blackout" lighting; and, 3) Vehicle driver's compartment shall be wired for and able to mount the M17 Night Vision Periscope: G) Fire Suppression System-shall be provided to quench fire in the crew and/or engine compartments: H) Communications System-shall be provided with an AM-7162 Audio Amplifier as well as C11133 Intercom Control Boxes: and, I) Delivery shall be within 45 days from date of award. Based on market research, it has been determined that General Motors of Canada, Ltd., has available, on inventory, an LAV I that will meet the FBI's requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals to this office by 3:00 PM, EST, 2/16/99. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This contract will be awarded as a commercial item in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 12.6. The North American Industry Classification System code is 42111 (which replaces the Standard Industrial Classification code of 5012), and the size standard is 100 employees. An award will be made on 2/18/99. Telephone requests and hand deliveries will not be accepted. See Numbered Notes 1 and 12. Posted 02/03/99 (W-SN294329). (0034)

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