USPFO for South Carolina, 9 National Guard Road, ATTN: P & C, Columbia, SC 29201-4763

W -- LEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES SOL DAHA38-00-R-0003 DUE 060500 POC Anita Daniels, Contract Spec, 803-806-1542 or Julian Watson, Contracting Officer, 803-806-4307 WEB: N/A!!, N/A!!. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contract specialist via, danielsal@sc-arng.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 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. This solicitation is written as Request For Proposal (RFP) Number DAHA38-00-R-0003. This solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 7515 and the Business Size Standard is $18.6 million. The following and salient characteristics represent the Government's minimum requirements for lease of 9 sedans, 4 pickup trucks, 7 7/8-person passenger vans, 30 15-person passenger vans, and 2 4-wheel-drive 15-person passenger vans for the period 19 June 2000 through 11 August 2000 at Fort Irwin, CA. Vehicles (except two sedans) are to be delivered FOB Destination no earlier than 19 June 2000 and no later than 21 June 2000 to DMMC, Building T-480, Ft. Irwin, CA, which presumes contract award no later than 8 June 2000. Two mid-size sedans are are to be delivered to Ontario, CA airport no later than 18 June 2000. Offerors shall structure their proposals to include price per month at the CLIN level: CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) 0001: Lease of 7 compact sedans. CLIN 0002: Lease of 2 mid-size sedans. CLIN 0003: Lease of 4 mid-size pickups. CLIN 0004: Lease of 7 (7or8)-person passenger vans. CLIN 0005: Lease of 30 15-person passenger vans. CLIN 0006: Lease of 2 four-wheel-drive 15-person passenger vans. Delivery/Acceptance point, and all subsequent deliveries/ replacements, is DMMC, Building T-480, Ft. Irwin, CA. Government workdays are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0730 and 1630 PT. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603 (b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period or acceptance of offers -- Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of proposals. Award is anticipated no later than 8 June 2000. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Offers will be evaluated on technical capability (capability of the item offered to meet the agency need) and price. Award may be made without discussion; therefore, each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal. Offerors shall includea fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clauses 52.208-4, Vehicle Lease Payments, 52.208-5, Condition of Leased Vehicles, 52.208-6, Marking of Leased Vehicles, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes for Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, EqualOpportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance-Leased Motor Vehicles; DFARS provisions 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252-227-7015, Technical Data-Commercial Items, 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data. A firm fixed price conract is contemplated. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to USPFO for South Carolina, Attn: Purchasing & Contracting, 9 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201-4763. All proposals not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.208. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than close of business 5 June 2000. The point of contact for information regarding this acquisition is Ms. Anita L. Daniels at (803) 806-1542, fax (803) 806-1540 or e-mail: danielsal@sc-arng.ngb.army.mil. Alternate contact is SGM Julian R. Watson at (803) 806-4307, fax (803) 806-1540, e-mail: watsonjr@sc-arng.ngb.army.mil. Posted 05/17/00 (W-SN455999). (0138)

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