United States Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 22 CONS, 53147 Kansas St, Suite 102, McConnell AFB, KS, 67221-3606

W -- LEASE OF VEHICLES SOL F1461499T0238 DUE 051099 POC Catherine Gray, Contract Specialist, Phone (316) 652-3278, Fax (316) 652-4538, Email gray.cathy@mcconnell.af.mil -- John Stokes, Contracting Officer, Phone (316) 652-4516, Fax (316) 652-4538, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F1461499T0238 &LocID=821. E-MAIL: Catherine Gray, gray.cathy@mcconnell.af.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 included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number is F14614-99T0238. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 7513, Truck Rental and Leasing, Without Drivers, the size standard of which is $18.5 million in annual receipts. This is a request for Four (4) vehicles to be leased for base year plus three (3) 12-month option periods. Fixed prices shall be submitted for the following line items: CLIN 0001, Quantity: 2 each, Contract Date through 30 Sep 99, Item Description: 1999 12 Ton Pickup. The following features shall be included: (1) 4.3L V6 Engine, (2) 4-speed Electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, (3) 8_ bed, (4) 6100# GVWR (2950 front/3750 rear), (5) Air Conditioning, (6) AM/FM Radio, (7) Full-size Spare Tire w/steel wheel, Jack & Wheel Wrench, (8) 3-passenger bench seat split 40/20/40, (9) Medium Weight Trailer Tow Ability (10) Vinyl Seats and Floors (11) Dark Color Paint. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to McConnell AFB, KS 67221 on or before 1 June 1999. CLIN 0002, 12-month renewal option period. CLIN 0003, 12-month renewal option period. CLIN 0004, 12-month renewal option period. CLIN 0005, Quantity: 2 each, Contract Date through 30 Sep 99, Item Description: 1999 1-Ton 4 x 4 Utility Truck: The following features shall be included: (1) 5.7L V8 Engine, (2) HD 4-speed Electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD, (3) Heavy Duty auxiliary transmission oil cooler, (4) 4-wheel drive, (5) 8600 GVWR (4250 front/ 6000 rear), (6) Full Size Spare Tire w/steel wheel, mechanical jack, wheel wrench, (7) 2-passenger front seat, 3-passenger back seat; (8) Air conditioning _ Front & Rear, (9) AM/FM Radio (10) Heavy Duty Trailer Tow Ability, (11) Vinyl Seats and Floors (12) Dark Color Paint. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to McConnell AFB, KS 67221 on or before 1 June 1999. CLIN 0006, 12-month renewal option period. CLIN 0007, 12-month renewal option period. CLIN 0008, 12-month renewal option period. The contractor shall perform any required maintenance, emergency repairs, and service at no additional cost to the government. All vehicles shall be covered by 24-hour nationwide road service. Lease shall permit Government to modify vehicles by adding lights/mobile phones/radios/fax machines/antennas. The contractor shall comply with relevant federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations. The Federal Government is self-insured and the leased vehicles require no additional insurance. The leased vehicles are for the exclusive use of the U.S. Government and therefore, exempt from state or local taxes. The quoter shall provide the most favorable commercial warranty the quoter provides to any customer leasing a new vehicle. All FAR clauses and provision referenced below may be reviewed and/or obtained from the General Services Administration_s Federal Acquisition Regulation web site at Internet address http://arnet.gov/far. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes in descending order of importance: technical description, price, and past performance. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items. Quotation shall be accompanied by a completed representations and certifications. FAR Part 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; the following clauses under paragraph (b) apply: (6) 52.222-26, (7) 52.222-35, (8) 52.222-36, and (9) 52.222-37. DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items _ the following clause under paragraph (b) applies: DFARS 252.225-7001. 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 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance _ Leased Motor Vehicles, FAR 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature; FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, FAR 232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Quotations in response to this solicitation shall be submitted by 10 May 1999, 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, addressed to ATTN: Catherine Gray, 22ND Contracting, 53147 Kansas Street, McConnell AFB, KS 67221. Modification 1: The following answers are hereby incorporated into subject solicitation as a result of questions listed below as submitted by potential contractors: a. Q: We note the absence of any mention of the mileage to be placed on the vehicles to be procured. Does the Air Force have a reasonable estimate of the mileage on a monthly or annual basis? A. Anticipate 12,000 _ 15,000 miles or less per year. b. Q: Can the Air Force state where these vehicles will be operated _ local at McConnell AFB or throughout the USA? A. Nationwide. c. Q. Will these vehicles be used in any _police type_ function? A. The 4 x 4 1-ton vehicles are anticipated to be used in police type functions. d. Q: Will any animals be kept in the vehicles _ such as K-9 dogs? A: The 4 x 4 1-ton vehicles will be utilized to transport K-9 dogs. e. Q: Exactly how will the vehicles be utilized? A: The 4 x 4 1-ton vehicles will be used mainly for patrols. The 12 Ton pickups will be used as all-purpose vehicles. f. Q: Will any _special police type package_ be needed on these vehicles? A: No additional special police type packages are needed. However, gun racks are also anticipated to be added to the 4 x 4 1-ton vehicles. g. Q: Will these vehicles be operated off-road? A: Yes h. Q: Can you please tell us if similar vehicles have been leased recently by a competitor and if so, what was their rate? A: McConnell AFB has not entered into any leases for similar vehicles. j. Q: What other companies have requested a copy of the solicitation? A. No Bidders Mailing List has been compiled. Requirement is a combined synopsis/solicitation. A formal solicitation WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Requirements are listed in the Notice and any Amendments which follow. k. Q: Will the government accepta vehicle with 6000 GVWR? A: Yes, 6000 GVWR is fine. Modification 2: The following information and answers are hereby incorporated into subject solicitation as a result of questions listed below as submitted by potential contractors: Q: Is the vehicle a true pickup or a Suburban type vehicle? A: The requirement is for a utility type vehicle _ not a pickup configuration. Q: Is there an alternative web site for the FAR clauses? A: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. This requirement is being solicited unrestricted for business size. Closing date has changed to Monday, 17 May 99, 3:00 pm. Posted 05/06/99 (D-SN328730). (0126)

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