Directorate of Contracting, USAFACFS, Attn: ATZR-QB, P.O. Box 33501, Fort Sill, OK 73503-0501

W -- BUS LEASING SOL DABT3999Q0081 DUE 043099 POC Shari Greggs, contracting Officer, 580-442-3604, fax 580-442-3819, email: greggs@doimex1.sill.army.mil This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solication; proposals are being requested and a written solication will not be issued. Solicitation document DABT39-99-Q-0081 is issued as a Request for Quotation. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The applicable SIC code is 4142; size standard is $5.0 million. The follwing services are required: 4.5 months lease of 5 passenger buses, with option to lease for an additional 12 months, at the Government's discretion. A 30-day notice will be given to the Contractor if the Government decides to terminate the lease before the end of the option period. The base period is from 15May99 to 30Sept99; the option period is from 1Oct99 through 30Sep2000.(Submit a separate line item for delivery and pick up charges). Passenger buses shall have a 40-50 seat capacity. Passenger buses shall be clean and operational. Buses may be used,(i.e.,not new). Buses shall be equipped with working heat and air conditioning systems. Buses will be used to transport soldiers on Ft. Sill. Buses will be used approximately 3 hours per day. Buses shall conform to Oklahoma transportation regulations when delivered. The Government will inspect buses upon delivery. Buses not meeting standards will be rejected. The Government will perform required routine maintenance after acceptance. The Government will also provide gasoline, motor oil, and antifreeze to run the buses. Other than routine maintenance shall be performed by the contractor, or his authorized representative. Buses will be returned to the contractor after contract expiration in the same condition as received, fair wear and tear excepted. Buses shall be delivered to DOL, Logistics Operations Division, Bldg 2026, Ft Sill OK 73503. Buses shall be delivered not later than 15May99. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acqusition Circular 97-11. The following provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (including 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222.37); 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (including 252.225-7001, 252.225-7036); 52.208-4, Vehicle Lease Payments; 52.208-5, Condition of Vehicles (modified to change (b) to read "Terminate the contract under the Termination for Cause clause of this contract); 52.208-6, Marking of Leased Vehicles; 52.208-7, Tagging of Leased Vehicles; 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for EFT Payment; 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days prior to contract expiration, provided that the Government shall give the contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. IF the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option provision. The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 16-1/2 months. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with the Offer. Offeror shall provide his DUNS number as specified in 252.204-7004, Required Contractor Registration. The Government will process payments for supplies/services rendered under this contract through the Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card (IMPAC). The contractor shall furnish the Government a credit card receipt of the transaction with 24 hours after shipping the supplies, or performance of services (see block 15 of the SF 1449 for the mailing address). If the offeror does not have a copy of these documents, contact the contracting officer to receive a copy. Offers are due at the Directorate of Contracting, ATZR-QB, P.O. Box 33501, Bldg 1803, Fort Sill, OK 73503-0501 by 2:00 P.M. April 30, 1999. Fax transmissions of quotes are preferred, fax # 580-442-3819/8014. The Government will evaluate offers and award to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to this RFQ, will be most advantageous to the Government considering price, past performance, and Contractor acceptance of the Government IMPAC card as the payment method. Price is more important than past performance and contractor acceptance of IMPAC card. Award will be based upon the best value to the Government in accordance with procedures in FAR 13.106-2(b). Numbered Note 1. applies. Posted 04/15/99 (W-SN320800). (0105)

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