USDA Forest Service, Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611-0532

W -- VEHICLE LEASE SOL RFQ R5-15-00-43 DUE 051200 POC Technical: Cindi Boukidis, Contracting Officer, (559) 297-0706 x 4837. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial simplified acquisition items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. RFQ R5-15-00-43, this number must be referenced on all communications and quotations. The request for quotations document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The Sierra National Forest is in need of a vehicle to lease for a One year period beginning June 1,2000. This acquisition is a brand name or equal to the Ford F150 Pickup-Truck. The following are mandatory salient characteristics that must be met: 12 Month term lease, Pick-up, Extended Cab, base monthly rate based on a fixed/closed end lease, rate to include mileage allowance of 15,000 miles per year with an additional charge specified per mile over that amount. Vehicle to be delivered through local dealer to U.S. Forest Service, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611. The Government will provide maintenance,license and insurance. EQUIPMENT & OPTIONS: Mechanical: 4.6L EFI OHC V8 engine,four wheel drive, 2-speed manual shift-on-the-fly transfer case with center disconnect, 58 amp-hour (540 CCA) maintenance free battery with battery-saver, 110 amp alternator, 6' pickup box with tie-down hooks, 6250# GVWR/1505# maximum payload, 3900# capacity twin forged SLA front axle, 3800# capacity rear axle, Front torsion bar/rear leaf spring suspension, Gas-pressurized shock absorbers, P235/70R16SL all-season SBR BSW tires, Full-sized spare tier, 16"X7.0" 5 hole polished aluminum wheels with chrome hubs, underframe, crank-type tire carrier, power steering, power front disc/rear drum brakes, rear-wheel anti-lock brake system, 30.0 gallon fuel tank. Exterior: Chrome front/rear step bumper, box-rail/tailgate moldings, cargo box light, dual power mirrors, rear quarter window flip-out glass, quarter/side window privacy glass, speed-dependent interval wipers, dual rear access doors, removable locking tailgate with handle.Interior: Cloth bench seat, tilt steering column, voltmeter, oil pressure, temperature, speedometer, fuel gauges, power windows with driver side one-touch down/delayed accessory power, power door locks, speed control, securilock anti-theft ignition, electronic AM/FM radio, courtesy lights, dome light with dual map lights, underhood light. EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS; City 14/Highway 18. Safety Driver & front passenger air bags with passenger-side deactivation switch, adjustable shoulder belts, rear-wheel anti-lock brake system and side door intrusion beams. Desired Options: California emmissions. Automatic transmission with overdrive, 3.31 axle ratio (N/A w/428 emissionss), XL Preferred Equipment Package, 4-wheel anti-lock brake system, air conditioning. Submit a copy of the commercial warranties. The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.208-4, Vehicle Lease Payments, 52.208-5, Condition of Leased Vehicles, 52.208-6, Marking of Leased Vehicles, 52.208-7, Tagging of Leased Vehicles, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items,and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues and Executive Orders, 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-2,Evaluation Commercial Items, 52.212-3,Offerors Representations and Certificates-Commercial Items. Note, offerors must fill out and submit the certs & representations found in 52.212-3. For full text,go to www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html. Look for, "sub Chapter H-Clauses and forms", click on "52.200 to 52.214" to obtain the clauses. Offers may be submitted by faxing to (559) 294-4833. Posted 04/26/00 (W-SN448924). (0117)

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