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W -- LEASE OF VEHICLES SOL 52-DKEX-0-90019 DUE 011700 POC Joel Perlroth, 301-713-0829 x121 WEB: click here to download a copy of solicitation 52-DKEX-0-90019, http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML. E-MAIL: click here to contact, joel.l.perlroth@agf.noaa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No.: 52-DKEX-0-90019 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-14. This RFP is being conducted under full and open competition. The SIC Code is 7515, the size standard is $18.5 M. A copy of the solicitation in full text will be posted at the following web site along with all questions, and any amendments to the solicitation. http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML The closing date for solicitation No. 52-DKEX-0-90019 is January 17, 2000, at 1:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME. The solicitation document is an Adobe Acrobat file. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat go to the following site to download your free copy of the reader: http://www.adobe.com In addition, offerors should access the solicitation page referenced prior to submission of offers to determine if the solicitation has been amended. Offerors who download solicitations from the Internet Page assume responsibility for obtaining any amendments to a solicitation. Your written response to any solicitation must include acknowledgment of receipt of any amendments. Offerors may submit written questions requesting information or clarification of the RFP requirements through January 7, 2000 at 3:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME to allow the program office adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all offerors prior to closing date and time set for receipt of proposals. Only written questions will receive a response. Questions may be faxed to Joel Perlroth at 301-713-0809 or via e-mail to joel.l.perlroth@agf.noaa.gov. Please specify the solicitation number in the subject line of the message. Requirement Description: The Government intends to enter into an Indefinite Quantity contract to lease vehicles for investigators for the U. S. Department of Commerce/Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) in the Office of Export Enforcement involving law enforcement work activities. The Office of Export Enforcement currently leases 99 vehicles for these law enforcement officers. The agents do extensive field work away from their offices, conducting surveillance, investigating cases, and assisting Department Counsel and U. S. Attorney's offices in prosecuting cases. The duties of BXA's special agents require rapid response at all hours and having immediate access to well-maintained, fully-functional and safe vehicles. The Government anticipates entering into 36-month lease agreements during the five (5) year ordering period. However, vehicles shall be ordered and funded through the issuance of delivery orders for 12-months; however, it is the intention to retain each delivered vehicle for a period of 36-months, with months 13-36 subject to the availability funds. The Contractor shall be capable of providing a wide selection of both foreign and domestic manufacturers, new, late-model (year 2000 and beyond), mid-size and full-size sedan, minivans, and sport utility vehicles in a variety of colors with engines making at least 190-200 horsepower and 190-200 pound feet of torque. The equipment on these vehicles must include at a minimum: automatic transmissions, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, power locks, power windows and AM/FM cassette radio. It is anticipated that BXA's enforcement agents will be driving each of the vehicles somewhere between 15,000 -- 20,000 miles per year. The offeror shall provide information on each manufacturer they represent or offer, i.e., Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, etc. The Contractor shall possess the capability of delivering the vehicles through local dealers, convenient to BXA's field offices throughout the country to include but not limited to (Herndon VA; Boston, MA; Des Plaines, IL; Dallas, TX; Irvine, CA; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; San Jose, CA; Staten Island, NY). The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all paperwork to tag and title the vehicles to the Special Agents-In-Charge at the field offices throughout the country. Proposals must be submitted in writing and signed by an authorized individual of the company. The Government will not accept electronic, telegraphic, facsimile, or telephonic proposals. FAR Provision 52.212-1, entitled "Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items", applies to this solicitation. There are no addenda. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation will be conducted in two (2) phases. The first phase is based on a "go no-go" basis. Offerors who do not meet the three (3) mandatory technical evaluation factors will not be further evaluated. Those offerors who meet the mandatory factors 1 -- 3 will be further evaluated on the basis of past performance, and cost. The past performance and cost are of equal importance. The three (3) mandatory Go / No-Go factors for proposal evaluation are as follows: (1) Technical Capabilities, specifications, demonstrated ability and current knowledge for fleet management. (a) The offeror shall be capable of providing a wide selection of both foreign and domestic manufacturer, Ford, GM, Dodge, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, etc., new, late model (year 2000 and beyond), mid-size and full-size sedan, minivans, and sport utility vehicles in a variety of colors with engines making at least 190-200 horsepower and 190-200 pound feet of torque. The equipment on these vehicles must include at a minimum: automatic transmissions, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, power locks, power windows and AM/FM cassette radio. (b) The Contractor shall possess the capability of delivering the vehicles through local dealers, convenient to BXA's field offices throughout the country. (c) The Contractor shall have demonstrated experience in providing tag and titling of leased vehicles for Government agents at offices throughout the continental United States. (2) Past performance in the type of work required by the SOW and, in particular, experience with fleet management throughout the continental United States. (3) Cost Each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, entitled "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items", with its proposal. FAR Clause 52.212-4, entitled "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items", applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to FAR 52.212-4. FAR Clause 52.212-5, entitled "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items," applies to this acquisition. With respect to the additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5, the following apply: 52.225-35, 52.222-36 (Department of Commerce Deviation), and 52.222-37. Other than as stated above, there will be no further terms and conditions. This acquisition is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Posted 12/28/99 (W-SN411821). (0362)

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