Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 99 CONS, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV, 89191-7063

W -- LEASE (4) 4 X 4, 6 PASSENGER TRUCKS SOL F2660000Q0041 DUE 020400 POC Kevin Broadnax, Contracting, Phone 702-652-5321, Fax 702-652-5405, Email kevin.broadnax@nellis.af.mil -- Chris Prather, Contracting Journeyman, Phone 702-652-9571, Fax 702-652-5405, Email chris.prather@nellis.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&ProjID=F2660000Q0041 &LocID=885. E-MAIL: Kevin Broadnax, kevin.broadnax@nellis.af.mil. Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation (F26600-00-Q0041) is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-5. This acquisition is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns. The SIC code for this solicitation is 7515. Far 19 classifies small businesses as those that gross equal to or less than $18.5 million annually based on the average of the offeror_s past three fiscal years. The item description is as follows: Non-Personal Service to lease four (4) 4 X 4, 4 door, 6 passenger trucks from for a period of 12 months beginning on or about 15 Mar 00 with two 12 month option years. The vehicles will have the following minimum equipment: air-conditioning, towing package, diesel engine, bed liners, vinyl flooring and all season tires. Lease includes unlimited mileage for each year of the lease and manufactures basic lease care program (to include emergency roadside service, repairs, and service), factory warranty, and all maintenance, including oil changes and tire rotation, according to the manufacture_s scheduled maintenance plan. The contractor will provide a replacement vehicle within 24 hours in event the lease vehicle requires maintenance for a period of 7 days or more. The Government shall provide daily maintenance and upkeep of the vehicles, such as gasoline, motor oil, anti-freeze and similar items as required for day to day operation. Option years to include 15 Mar 2001 _ 28 Feb 2002, and 15 Mar 2002 _ 28 Feb 2003. The government required delivery date is 30 days after ARO. Award will be based on past performance and price. The government will evaluate the total price by adding the total price for the basic 12 month period and two option periods. The government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the government to exercise the options. Offerors must submit their offers by 4:00pm PST 4 Feb 2000. Late offers will not be considered. Offers will be accepted by mail, hand carried, or faxed to 702-652-5405. Acceptance period for offers is 30 calendar days. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.228-8 Liability and Insurance -- Lease Motor Vehicles, FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation of Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Specifically the following clauses also apply to this solicitation FAR 252.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, FAR 52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payments, FAR Part 52.208-5 Condition of Leased Vehicles, FAR Part 52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles, FAR Part 52.208-7 Tagging of Leased Vehicles. FAR 52.214-13 Telegraphic Bids, FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature. The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options in Solicitations; FAR 52.217-9 Options to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.217-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contract Registration. Information concerning FAR clauses can be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All contractors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to receive a DOD award or payment. Lack of registration in CCR will make an offeror ineligible for award. In order to register, the contractor must have a DUNS# (available @ (800) 333-0505. Registration via Internet http://ccr.edi.disa.mil takes approximately 48 hours, all other methods take approximately 30 days. The Bid Schedule and Representations and Certifications of Offerors are posted on the Electronic Posting System (EPS) at http://eps.gov. To find this solicitation look under USAF offices, Air Combat Command locations, 99 CONS, Nellis AFB, NV posted dates. If you are unable to access the web-site fax (702-652-5405) or call (702-652-5321) and they will be provided to you. Please call SSgt Kevin Broadnax at (702) 652-5321 or TSgt Chris Prather at (702) 652-9561 if you have any questions or concerns about this requirement. Posted 01/27/00 (D-SN419493). (0027)

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