W -- VEHICLE LEASING

Notice Date

April 9, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA, Forest Service, Helena National Forest, 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT 59601

ZIP Code

59601

Solicitation Number

R1-12-1-040

Response Due

April 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Wendy Whiteman, Contracting Officer, 406-449-5201, Ext. 206

Description

Responses to this solicitation, no. R1-12-1-040, are due April 20, 2001, at 4:00 P.M. Mountain Time. Fax responses may be sent to 406-449-5436. Hardcopy responses may be sent to the address above. Please include the solicitation number, project name, company name, company contact person's name, address, telephone number, and fax number. 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; prices are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this project is 532112. This is NOT a small business set-aside. Item 1 is for delivery on May 1, 2001, to Townsend, MT. Item 2 is for delivery on May 1, 2001, to Great Falls, MT. Item 3 is for delivery on May 1, 2001, to Helena, MT. Item 4 is for delivery on May 15, 2001, to Great Falls, MT. Item 5 is for delivery on May 15, 2001, to Helena, MT. Item 6 is for delivery on June 1, 2001, to Great Falls, MT. Item 7 is for delivery on June 1, 2001, Helena, MT. Item 8 is for delivery on June 1, 2001, to Townsend, MT. Sub-item 1.1 is for 2 each, sport utility vehicles (SUV's), 4X4, 4-door, full-size, GVWR 6200-7299, for 3 months. Sub-item 1.2 is for 1 each, pick-up, extended (Ext.) Cab, 4X4, mid-size, GVWR up to 5800, for 3 months. Sub-item 1.3 is for 1 each, pick-up, 4X4, 1/2 ton, for 3 months. Sub-item 1.4 is for 1 each pick-up, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 3 months. Sub-item 1.5 is for 1 each, pick-up, ext cab, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 3 months. Sub-item 1.6 is for 1 each, pick-up, 6-passenger (pass), 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 4 months. Sub-item 1.7 is for 2 each, SUV's, 4X4, 4-door, compact, GVWR 4500-6199, for 6 months. Sub-item 1.8 is for 1 each, SUV, 4X4, 4-door, full-size, GVWR 6200-7299, for 6 months. Sub-item 1.9 is for 3 each, pick-ups, 4X4, 1/2 ton, for 6 months. Sub-item 1.10 is for 1 each, pick-up, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 6 months. Sub-item 1.11 is for 2 each, pick-ups, ext cab, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 6 months. Sub-item 2.1 is for 1 each, pick-up, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 2 months. Sub-item 2.2 is for 1 each, pick-up, ext cab, 4X4, 1/2 ton, for 5 months. Sub-item 2.3 is for 1 each, pick-up, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 5 months. Sub-item 2.4 is for 1 each, pick-up, 6-pass, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 5 months. Sub-item 2.5 is for 1 each, pick-up, ext cab, 4X4, 1/2 ton, for 6 months. Sub-item 3.1 is for 1 each, pick-up, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 6 months. Sub-item 3.2 is for 2 each, pick-ups, 6-pass, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 6 months. Sub-item 4.1 is for 2 each, pick-ups, 4X4, 1/2 ton, for 5 months. Sub-item 4.2 is for 1 each, pick-up, ext cab, 4X4, 1/2 ton, for 5 months. Sub-item 5.1 is for 2 each, pick-up, ext cab, 4X4, mid-size, GVWR up to 5800, for 4 months. Sub-item 5.2 is for 1 each, pick-up, ext cab, 1/2 ton, for 5 months. Sub-item 6.1 is for 1 each, carry all, 4X4, 4-door, GVWR 8500-1299, for 2 months. Sub-item 6.2 is for 1 each pick-up, ext cab, 4X4, 1/2 ton, for 3 months. Sub-item 6.3 is for 1 each, pick-up, 6-pass, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 3 months. Sub-item 6.4 is for 3 each, pick-ups, ext cab, 4X4, mid-size, GVWR up to 5800, for 4 months. Sub-item 6.5 is for 4 each, pick-ups, ext cab, 4X4, 1/2 ton, for 4 months. Sub-item 6.6 is for 5 each, pick-ups, 6-pass, 4X4, 3/4 ton, with tow package, for 4 months. Sub-item 7.1 is for 1 each, SUV, 4X4, 4-door, full-size, GVWR 6200-7299, for 3 months. Sub-item 8.1 is for 1 each, SUV, 4X4, 4-door, compact, GVWR 4500-6199, for 3 months. Sub-item 8.2 is for 1 each, Carry All, 4X4, 4-door, GVWR 8500-1299, for 3 months. Pricing should be provided at the charge per month per vehicle. There will be 1 option period for each vehicle of one month. Pick-up location for each vehicle will be the same as the delivery. Vehicles provided should operate on unleaded gasoline. These vehicles will be used on dirt and gravel roads that are dusty, narrow, brushy, and steep. Under these conditions normal wear and tear would include scratches to paint (no dents) and chips to windshields (no cracks). Estimated mileage is less than 500 miles per month per vehicle. Drivers will be 18 and older with valid drivers' licenses. Delivery is to be FOB Destination. Pricing is to include delivery and pick-up. The Government will take responsibility for routine maintenance. The contractor will be responsible for repairs due to breakdown or worn parts. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders Commercial Items with the additional FAR clauses stated at the following paragraphs within 52.212-5 applying: (a)(b)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(25)(d)&(e). OFFERORS SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETED COPIES OF FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions are available at the following Internet site: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Evaluation for award will be based on best value to the government, including cost of administering multiple awards, quality, ability to meet delivery dates, price, experience, and past performance. Items 1 and 6 may be awarded by sub-item. All other items will be awarded on an item basis. For evaluation purposes, please provide the following for proposed vehicles: make, model, year, number of estimated miles at delivery.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010411/WSOL002.HTM (W-099 SN50I769)