MEDCOM CONTRACTING CENTER, ATTN MCAA BLDG 4197, 2107 17TH STREET, FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5015

99 -- LEASE ONE [1] 24-FOOT CLOSED VAN, UNLIMITED MILEAGE. FORT SAM HOUSTON TX. SOL DADA10-98-Q-0589 DUE 090998 POC Contract Specialist Thelma Coste (210) 221-4630 (Site Code DADA10) LEASE ONE [1] 24-FOOT CLOSED VAN, WITH UNLIMITED MILEAGE. FORT SAM HOUSTON TX. RFQ DADA10-98Q0589 DUE 090998. POC Contract Specialist Thelma Coste 210-221-4630. Site Code DADA10. Contracting Officer: Laurie Keating 210-221-3802. FAX 210-221-4430. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This procurement is unrestricted, full and open, all responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Notice to all potential offerors: Reference DFARS Clause 252.204-7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" as of 31 May 1998 all contractors wishing to do business with the Department of Defense are required to be registered and/or confirm that all information in the registry is accurate and complete. Any offeror that is not reistered or whose information is not correct in the registry will not be eligible for award. This announcement constitutes theonly solicitation, issued as a Request for Quotations [RFQ]. Quotations are now requested; a separate solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-1. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7513. Basic Contract Period from 1 October 1998 through 30 September 1999, plus three [3] option years. Contractor shall furnish on a lease/rental basis one [1] 24-foot closed box truck, with unlimited mileage, to 147th Medical Logistics Battalion [147th Medlog R], Building 2265, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Contractor shall identify a Contract Manager, designated to act for the Contractor on all contract matters, who shall be responsible for the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is a military member or an employee of the US Government even if that person is in off-duty status, if such employment would be in violation of statute of Standards of Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch and implementing regulations of the DoD; nor shall the Contractor employ any such person unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with applicable departmental regulations. Contractor shall not employ any relative of Government military or civilian personnel who have either direct or indirect association with the award or administration of this contract. The Contracting Officer [KO] will be the only person duly appointed and having the authority to enter into contracts and modifications which will bind the Government. The Contracting Officer's Representative [COR] will be an individual designated in writing by the KO to perform specific administrative functions. COR has no authority to enter into, change, or terminate Government contracts. Contract modification is any written alteration to the specifications, delivery point, rate of delivery, contract period, price, quantity, or other contract provisions within the scope of an existing contract. Contract Start Date is the beginning of the basic contract period in accordance with the terms of the contract. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays. Unlimited mileage: no additional cost/charges will be allowed/assessed due to miles driven by the Government. The Government's minimum specifications for the 24-foot truck are as follows: Unlimited Mileage, Dry box van, Diesel engine, Automatic transmission, Air conditioning and heating, Liftgate [2500 pounds], Secureable cargo door, Power brakes, AM/FM radio, Spare keys, All oil, lubricants and antifreeeze, Mudflaps, Lighted cargo area, Reflectors, Fire extinguisher B & C, Any and all repairs not caused by driver abuse or accident. The contractor shall provide 24hour/7day nationwide road service to include emergency road service. The contractor shall perform all maintenance to include oil changes, lubrication, maintain anti-freeze levels, motor tune-ups, manufacturer recall, repair of flat tires and all other functions necessary to maintain the vehicle in good operational condition including all parts and labor at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall ensure the vehicle is washed inside and outside during schduled maintenance or twice monthly as scheduled by the COR. The Contractor shall provide a schedule for completion of scheduled services. The Contractor shall respond within one hour after notification of a problem call. If repair(s) or service cannot be accomplished with 24 hours upon notification to the Contractor, the Contractor shall provide an equal replacement truck to the Government without additional cost. Preventive maintenance services shall be provided within the San Antonio [TX] area. Truck mileage upon initial delivery will not exceed 50,000 miles, and truck will be replaced with a like vehicle of current model year when mileage reaches 175,000 miles. Government will be responsible for fuel. The following clauses and provisions apply tothis acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference: (1) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items;(2) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications;(3) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items;(4) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include FAR clauses: 2.222-3 Convict Labor, 52-233-3 Protest After Award; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam-Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards. Quotes must be received by 4:00 pm local time September 9, 1998. Quotes must be sent to the stated address Attention Thelma Coste. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 can be found in full text at URL http://www.medcom.amedd.army.mil/medcom/mcaa. Posted 08/18/98 (I-SN238508). (0230)

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