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W -- LEASE OF VEHICLES SOL 52-DKEX-9-90009 DUE 113098 POC Joel Perlroth, 301-713-0829 X121 Diane C. Husereau 301-713-0829 X102 WEB: Click here to download a copy of 52-DKEX-9-90009, http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML. E-MAIL: Click here to Contact Contract Specialist, 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-9-90009 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) 97-06. This RFP is being conducted under full and open competition. The SIC Code is 7515, the size standard is $18.5 Million dollars. The complete solicitation along with all questions and answers will only be posted at the following web site: http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/~amd/SOLINDEX.HTML The closing date for solicitation No. 52-DKEX-9-90009 is November 30, 1998, AT 2:00 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 November 13, 1998 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. Requirement Description: The Government intends to enter into a requirements contract to lease vehicles for criminal investigators for the U. S. Department of Commerce/ Bureau of Export Administration (BXA) in the Office of Export Enforcement. The Department of Commerce/BXA has special agent positions involving both criminal law enforcement as well as field work activities. The Office of Export Enforcement currently leases 94 vehicles for these law enforcement officers whose duties include a wide range of investigative functions necessary to identify, thwart and prosecute violations of the Export Administration Act of 1979. The agents also 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 that enables more effective enforcement action. Needs for additional vehicles may arise in accordance with new statutory responsibilities or budgetary increases. The Government anticipates entering into 36-month lease agreements during the five (5) year ordering period. 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. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, all automobiles shall comply with Federal Standard Number 122AN, Automobiles: Sedans, and Station Wagons Gasoline and Alternative Fuel Powered. Administrative Information: Regulations are available at the following web site: http://pub.fss.gsa.gov/pub/vehicle-standards.html CBD -- http://cbdnet.gpo.gov/ Federal Acquisition Regulations Table of Contents -- http://www.arnet.gov/far Federal Acquisition Regulation Forms—http://www.gsa.gov/forms/farnumer.htm 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. Award will be made to the responsible, responsive offeror whose bid is technically acceptable and whose offer represents the best value to the Government. The Government intends to make one award. 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 11/05/98 (W-SN269029). (0309)

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