23 -- LEASED VEHICLES

Notice Date

February 6, 2001

Contracting Office

Social Security Administration, Deputy Commissioner for Finance, Assessment and Management, Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21207-5279

ZIP Code

21207-5279

Solicitation Number

SSA-RFQ-01-0107

Response Due

February 20, 2001

Point of Contact

Kim Anderson, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-965-9513, Fax 410-966-9310, Email kim.l.anderson -- Maria Prevost, Contract Specialist, Phone 4109659523, Fax 4109669310, Email maria.prevost@ssa.gov

E-Mail Address

Kim Anderson (kim.l.anderson)

Description

Description: Social Security Administration intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The information required by FAR Subpart 12.6 is included in the RFQ. This request for quote number is SSA-RFQ-01-0107. 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 20, 2001, 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, addressed to Attn: Kim Anderson, Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21207. Quotations can be faxed to (410) 966-9310. This request is 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: 2001 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 on or before April 9, 2001. Line Item 2, 12-month renewal option period, Line Item 3, Quantity: 1, 12-month lease, Item description: 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis LS-4 Door Sedan, "fully Loaded" with all the standard options that normally are provided with the LS 4-door model, exterior color: Black Clearcoat, interior color: Medium Parchment. The following features shall be included: (1) leather seating (2) conventional size spare wheel (3) ultimate package (4) brakes, (5) anti-lock with traction control, (6) cellular telephone. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Baltimore, Maryland 21235 on or before April 24, 2001. 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 statues, 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 to 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 Statues 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 52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles, FAR 52.208-7 Tagging of Leased Vehicles. Copies of required FAR clauses can be obtained by logging on to www.arnet.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Agency.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010208/23SOL002.HTM (D-037 SN50C923)