United States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Lackland AFB Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Avenue, Lackland AFB, TX, 78236-5253

W -- VEHICLE LEASE SOL F41636-99-Q0555 DUE 051499 POC Rick Cournoyer, Contract Specialist, Phone (210)671-1749, Fax (210)671-1199, Email rick.cournoyer@lackland.af.mil -- Edgar Ruffin, Contract Officer, Phone (210)671-1764, Fax (210)671-5064, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F41636-99-Q05 55&LocID=466. E-MAIL: Rick Cournoyer, rick.cournoyer@lackland.af.mil. DESCRIPTION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). This procurement is restricted to Small Business only. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11 and Standard Industrial Classification code 7515. Term of lease shall be one year with one option period of six months. Vehicles shall be no older than 18 months and have no more than 20,000 miles on the odometer. Vehicle types equipped per specifications listed below and quantities as identified below. Vehicles shall have a mileage limitation of no less than 15,000 per year, and 7,500 miles during the option period of six months and shall be stated as such in the contract. Vehicles presented by the contractor for lease shall be agreed upon by a representative from the 37th Transportation Squadron prior to acceptance of vehicles for lease. Roadside emergency service included in the full service lease must be executed throughout the continental United States regardless of the specific type of equipment failure and it must be executed immediately with no waiting period to exceed one hour after contractor is notified of an emergency. Contractor shall supply a substitute vehicle included in the full service lease when a vehicle is being repaired by the contractor's maintenance facility if vehicle can not be repaired and placed back in service within the same day. All modifications to include required accessories shall not be done on Lackland AFB. Contractor will be allowed on Lackland AFB for initial delivery and for the purpose of towing leased vehicles to their own designated facility for repair, if necessary. Contractor shall deliver vehicles as specified in appendix a to the 37th Transportation Squadron, 2130 Gary Ave, Lackland AFB, 78236, not later than 45 days after receiving award of contract. The contract manager or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate(s) shall be available during normal duty hours, 7:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., within one hour to meet in person or by telephone with government personnel to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours the manager or designated alternate shall be available by either phone, beeper or cellular phone for emergencies. Contractor shall assume full responsibility for vehicles while in transit to repair facilities when being operated, or otherwise transported, by contractor personnel, or when operated by personnel in the employment of repair facility designated by contractor and while in possession of such facility. Contractor shall provide towing service for disabled vehicles caused by breakdown covered under warranty. Contractor shall respond within one hour of request to provide towing service. Contractor shall reimburse the government if breakdown occurs on base and it is deemed necessary by emergency personnel to be causing a hazard and must be moved immediately and time limitations do not warrant contacting the contractor or designated facility. If government is required to move vehicle in such cases, it will transported to the 37th Transportation Compound, 2130 Gary Ave, Lackland AFB, 78236. Contractor shall be responsible for the movement of the vehicle from that location to a designated facility. Contractor shall provide full coverage "bumper to bumper" warranty on vehicles for the entire length of the contract including options. Maintenance shall be performed by manufacturer authorized representatives and will be in concurrence with the highest industry standards. Contractor shall make every effort to resolve cases in which repetitive breakage occurs on a vehicle, which keeps the vehicle out of commission by assisting in the correction of the discrepancy. A permanent replacement vehicle will be provided to the government at no additional cost to the government, if the discrepancy is not corrected by the third attempt. Government will provide government license plates, which will be used to identify the vehicles as, operated by the United States Air Force for official use only. Vehicles will be identified by a registration number established locally. Government will be self-insured for vehicles leased under contract. Government shall perform preventive maintenance and non-warranty related maintenance, caused by normal wear and tear, on vehicles as prescribed in applicable owners or maintenance manuals. Government will be responsible for fuel, oil, and lubricants required to operate or maintain vehicles as prescribed in owner's manual when such items are not covered under warranty. Government will provide towing service for disabled vehicles caused by incident, accident or breakdown, which is not covered under warranty. Item 1: Sedan, compact 4 door, dedicated CNG or CNG/Unleaded BI-fuel, 4 cylinder or larger, automatic transmission, air conditioning; vehicle types qualifying as compact: Chrysler: Breeze, Cirrus, Stratus; Ford: Contour, Mystique; GM: Malibu, Cutlass, Grand Am, Alero. Item 2: Station Wagon, compact 4 door, dedicated CNG or CNG/Unleaded BI-fuel, 4 cylinder or larger, automatic transmission, air conditioning; vehicle types qualifying as compact: Ford: Sable, Taurus. Item 3: Pickup Truck, full size 4X2, dedicated CNG or CNG/Unleaded BI-fuel, automatic transmission, air conditioning, bed liner or rhino liner. Item 4: Pickup Truck, compact, dedicated CNG or CNG/Unleaded BI-fuel, 14 Ton 4x2, automatic transmission, air conditioning, bed liner or rhino liner. Item 5: Van, full size, 9 passenger 4X2, dedicated CNG or CNG/Unleaded BI-fuel, automatic transmission, air conditioning. Item 6: Van, full size, 15 passenger 4X2, dedicated CNG or CNG/Unleaded BI-fuel, automatic transmission, air conditioning. Item 7: Truck, 6 passenger crew, cab 4 door 4x2, dedicated CNG or CNG/Unleaded or diesel BI-fuel, automatic transmission, air conditioning. Item 8: Truck, extended cab 4x4, heavy duty diesel engine, heavy duty suspension, automatic transmission, air conditioning, cruise control; Note: Vehicle must be capable of towing a 5000lb trailer throughout the United States. Vehicles identified below are the types and quantities for lease in fiscal year 1999. This list does not include types and quantities to be leased in fiscal year 2000 and beyond. Quantities, makes, models, and specifications to include accessories will be agreed upon by a representative from the 37th Transportation Squadron prior to acceptance of vehicles. Vehicle Type Item Number QTY Sedan, Compact 1 5 Station Wagon, Compact 2 2 Van Full Size, 9 Passenger 5 2 Van Full Size, 15 Passenger 6 2 The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Award will be based on evaluation of: (a) past performance, (b) lowest price, and (c) responsible offer. Quotes must be sent in writing (oral offers will not be considered), to the POC indicated above. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Specifically the following FAR clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; FAR 52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payments; FAR 52.208-5 Condition of Leased Vehicles; FAR 52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles; FAR 52.208-7 Tagging of Leased Vehicles; FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special, Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment(Multiple Year and Option Contracts); DFARS 252.201-7000 Contracting Officers Representative; DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items; DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Automatic Funds Transfer (CCR); DFARS 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment; DFARS 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea . DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR). CCR can be obtained by calling 1-800-334-3414 or via Internet at "ccr.edi.disa.mil". The CCR number must be obtained before award can be made. Quotes must be submitted in writing (oral offers will not be considered), to the POC indicated above. All questions relevant to solicitation must be submitted in writing to Technical Sergeant Rick Cournoyer, FAX (210) 671-5064 and/or e-mail (rick.cournoyer@lackland.af.mil). Quotes must be submitted not later than 2:00PM (CST), 14 May 99 and acceptance must be good for 30 days. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer,which, if timely received will be considered by this agency. Posted 04/26/99 (D-SN324368). (0116)

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