Solicitation #ADF-08-CV-001: Vehicle for ADF/Cape Verde 1.0 DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the simplified acquisition procedures specified in FAR Part 13 and Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number ADF-08-CV-001 is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The African Development Foundation (ADF), a U.S. Government Corporation fostering grassroots participatory development in Africa, has an immediate need to purchase 1 (one) new Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ-GCMRS or equal. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 441110 and size standard is $24.5M. The quote must: (a) Specify the year, make, and model of offered vehicle; (b) Include all technical specifications of the vehicle to include the list of standard and optional equipment, the service availability and warranty provisions for the vehicle; and (c) Provide the delivery date. 2.0 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS. The vehicle must include at a minimum: Left-hand drive; 4-wheel drive; At least 6-cylinder Diesel engine; Heavy-duty suspension; Heavy duty cooling system; Driver and front passenger airbags; Anti-lock brakes; Minimum 5 passenger seating; Seatbelts for all seating; Double gas tank; Side steps/running boards; Air conditioning (dual air conditioning preferred); Power steering; Bull bar; Skid plate; Front windshield wipers; Tow hook; 1 spare wheel; 4 spare tires; 1 set tool kit (to include spanner of all sizes and tools to change tires); Fire extinguisher; First aid kit. Other Requirements: - Name, address, telephone number of authorized maintenance and repair service vendor in Cape Verde. - Include all warranties that apply; identify authorized dealers that can provide the manufacturer warranty and after-sales service. - If the vehicle is other than a Toyota Land Cruiser, you must indicate the demonstrated ability of the vehicle to handle rough terrain and tropical climates as are found in Africa. Requested if Available: Power windows; Power door locks; Rear windshield wipers; Windows with reflective tinting; Rear window with extra heat reflective/dark tint; Cloth seats; AM/FM radio with CD player. Optional Spare Parts: 4 oil filters; 4 fuel filters; 4 air filters; 4 sets of fan belts; 2 sets front shock absorbers; 2 sets rear shock absorbers; 1 battery. ADF will review options based on need and cost to determine which options, if any, will be selected. 3.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY Delivered F.o.b. to: U.S. African Development Foundation; Predio do Sporting, R/C, Direito; Achada de Santo Antonio; Praia, Cape Verde, West Africa. Point of Contact: Pedro Moreira, ADF Program Assistant. Delivery must be completed no later than 60 days from date of award although earlier delivery will favorably affect the Offeror evaluation. Price must include all shipping, insurance and preparation charges to delivery point. The quote must include all shipping and preparation costs and must indicate the date the vehicle will be ready for delivery. 4.0 INVOICING AND PAYMENT The Prompt Payment Act applies to this purchase. Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after delivery and acceptance of the vehicle at the required destination. The original invoice shall be mailed to African Development Foundation, Suite 1000 10th Floor, 1400 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005-2248, attn: Phyllis Volin. A copy of the invoice shall be mailed to the consignee. 5.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD The Government will award a firm fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: a) Price b) Compliance with required vehicle specifications c) Delivery date d) Warranty considerations The quote should include the price delivering the vehicle with all options assembled prior to ADF acceptance. The Government intends to make an award without discussions, but reserves the right to engage in discussions. 6.0 SOLICITATION RESPONSE FORMAT a) The quotation shall be in English. It shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number ADF-08-CV-001 and submitted by email to [email protected] or by fax at (202) 673-3939 by no later than 3:00 PM Eastern time on December 17, 2007. Quotations must be in US dollars. b) Only quotes meeting or exceeding the Land Cruiser specifications and optional items listed herein will be considered by the Government. If the vehicle quoted by an offeror does not include all of the options requested, notice of the deviations must be prominently specified in the quote. c) Offerors shall complete the Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items form found at FAR 52.213-3 and return it with its quote. To download 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, go to http//www.arnet.gov/far. d) Quotes that fail to submit the requested representations and certifications or vehicle specification information, or that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration. 7.0 ADMINISTRATION Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Phyllis Volin, Field Administration Officer, by telephone at 202-673-3916 ext. 131 or via email at [email protected]. 8.0 APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES The following Provisions and Clauses are incorporated by reference and included in this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items. FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. The checked clauses under FAR 52.212-5(a)(1) are: a) 52.232-33 / -34 as applicable Payments By Electronic Funds Transfer- Central Contractor Registration / Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration. c) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration d) 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items Although this contract is for the international shipment of goods, the Convention on the International Sale of Goods does not apply.

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