Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 GWYNN OAK AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD, 21207-5279

W -- LEASED VEHICLES SOL SSA-RFQ-99-3766 DUE 021299 POC MARIA HILL, 410-965-9532 WEB: Download Solicitation when/if available, http://www.ssa.gov/oag. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, SSA/OAG, MARIA.HILL@ssa.gov. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written request for quotation will not be issued. The request for quote number is SSA-RFQ-99-3766. This request for quotation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. Quotations in response to this RFQ shall be submitted by February 12, 1999, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, addressed to ATTN: MARIA HILL, SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS, 1710 GWYNN OAK AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21207. Quotations can be faxed to (410) 966-9310. This is a request for two vehicles to be leased for 12 months plus a 12-month renewal option period. Fixed prices shall be submitted for the following line items: Line Item 1, Quantity: 1, 12-month lease, Item Description: 1999 Lincoln Town Car, Signature Series, "fully loaded" Model M82, exterior color: black, clearcoat, interior color: medium parchment. The following features shall be included: 1) 4.6L EFI 8 cylinder engine/auto overdrive transmission, 2) autolamp on/off, brakes 4 wheel w/ABS, 3) delayed accessory power, 4) driver/pass 8 way power seats, 5) driver seat easy entry & exit, 6) dual illuminated visor mirrors, 7) front & side airbags, 8) driver/passenger front seat center storage armrest, 9) front/rear floor mats, 10) leather seating surfaces individual comfort mirrors, 11) outside power/heated, 12) P225/60SR16 BSW All season tires, 13) rear seat air-conditioning and heat traction control, 14) all speed electronic, 15) wheels, 16" snowflake aluminum, 16) power lumbar, 17) alpine audio system with digital signal processing, 18) driver programmable memory seats/mirror, 19) electrochromic mirrors/compass group, 20) mirrors, outside power/heated/ electrochromic memory, 21) steering wheel, 22) leather-wrapped w/speed control, 23) cellular telephone, 24) remote climate/audio control, 25) conventional spare, front license plate bracket. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Baltimore, MD 21235 on or before April 9, 1999. Line Item 2, 12-month renewal option period. Line Item 3, Quantity: 1, 12-month lease, Item Description: 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-4 Door Sedan, "fully loaded" with all the standard options that normally are provided with the Model 75, exterior color: Black, clearcoat, interior color: Medium parchment. The following features shall be included: 1) leather seating, 2) conventional size spare wheel and tire, 3) ultimate package, 4) brakes, 5) anti-lock with traction control, 6) cellular telephone. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Baltimore, MD 21235 on or before April 24, 1999. Line Item 4, 12-month renewal option period. The contractor shall perform any required maintenance, emergency repairs, and service at no additional cost to the government. The contractor shall comply with relevant federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations. The contractor will be responsible for including registration fees in the offer. The Federal Government is self-insured and the leased vehicles will be covered under Government insurance. The leased vehicles are for the exclusive use of the U.S. Government and therefore, exempt from state or local taxes. The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items apply this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the request for quotation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes in descending order of importance: technical acceptance and lowest price. A written notice of award or acceptance of quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The following provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items (tailored) apply to this acquisition: (b)(1)-(b)9, (b)11, (c), and (g). There are no addendums to these provisions. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certification -- commercial items, with their quote. The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR 52,212-4 (o) warranty: add "the Government will accept the contractors commercial warranty." The following provisions at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition: (a)(1), (a)(2), (b)(11), through (b)(15). The following FAR clauses and provisions are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature, FAR 52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payments, FAR 52.208-5 Condition of Leased Vehicles, FAR 52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles, FAR 52.208-7 Tagging of Leased Vehicles. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency. Posted 02/09/99 (D-SN296340). (0040)

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