Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

This 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; quotations are being requested by this notice alone, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for one new SUV.

1.0. DESCRIPTION.

One Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

2.0. SPECIFICATIONS.

The specifications below are approximate descriptions which all quoters should meet or surpass.
Provide the following type of vehicle described below. The proposed vehicle must be new (not used or refurbished), able to be maintained locally in Suva at reasonable cost, and meet the following specifications:

SUV: 1 each

Required features:

VEHICLE TYPE AND TRACTION: SUV 4x4 (4-wheel drive with high and low transference box)

TRANSMISSION: Automatic

FUEL TYPE: Gasoline or Diesel (if diesel, it must have a water separator unit)

ENGINE: 8 cylinders

SUSPENSION: Front/rear suspension: rigid axle, with all terrain heavy-duty suspension in front and rear

AIR CONDITIONING: Yes

RADIO: Yes (CD/FM/AM) with auxillary/USB port

WINDOWS:
• Powered/electrical
• Tinted
•
CONTROLS:
• Volume control and cruise control integrated into steering wheel
• Internal side mirror adjustment
• Powered/electrical locks

TIRES: 5, including spare, all-terrain type

DOORS: 4

STEERING: Right hand drive

SEATING:
• Capable of carrying 7 personnel, including the driver.
• Third row seat (removable or folding)
• Electrical adjustment
• Leather

STEERING: Powered

AIR CONDITIONING: Yes

FRONT BRAKES: ABS

REAR BRAKES: ABS

ACCESSORIES:
• Fog Lamps,
• Floor mats, front and rear
• Standard mirrors
• Sun Visors
• Rust proofing
• snorkel kit (or ability to attach snorkel kit in the future

TOOLS: Jack Set (jack and tools);

SAFETY FEATURES:
• driver and front passenger air bags
• integral lap and shoulder belts at every forward facing, (against the door) seating position and lap belts or integral lap and shoulder belts for all other seats.
• Electronic Stability Control (or its equivalent) for all models where ESC is standard or optional equipment.

WARRANTY-
• Applicable in Fiji
• Minimum 3 years or 100,000 kms

3.0. DELIVERY DATE: No later than December 15, 2011

4.0. QUOTATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

A. PRICE: Price quotation for the type and quantity described above, stating which make/model/year is being offered, inclusive of delivery charges. The seller is responsible for risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination.

B. DESCRIPTION: Description of the vehicles being proposed and how the quoter meets or surpasses the specifications and delivery requirements stated above; product literature may be provided to supplement the quotation.

C. DELIVERY: State whether the vehicles are in stock for immediate delivery and if not, the offeror must provide within its offer the number of days required to make delivery after it receives a purchase order from the buyer.

D. DUNS AND CCR: Include DUNS number and statement that the quoter has registered in CCR, unless an exception applies; see below.

E. CERTIFICATIONS: Completed certifications (FAR 52.212-3); see below.

5.0. EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS:

Late quotations will not be accepted

The Government intends to award a purchase order to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter.

The Government will determine acceptability by assessing the quoter's compliance with the terms of the RFQ. The Government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful quoter complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including: adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them; ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments; satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics; necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them; necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

The criteria for evaluating the quotations received, in order of priority, are as follows:

Factor 1. The Quoter has properly responded to the solicitation.

Factor 2. The Quoter has submitted technical information and other relevant documentation for the vehicles offered to adequately show that the vehicles quoted meet or exceed the minimum specifications and can be delivered on time;

The criteria above will be used to determine which quoters are considered to be technically acceptable in terms of meeting or exceeding specifications for the vehicles, meeting or exceeding required delivery time; and complying with all other terms and conditions of the solicitation.

Factor 3. Price.

Lowest price will be evaluated by the lowest overall price of the aggregate sum of the item prices to include delivery to Suva, Fiji.

6.0. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS.

In order to receive an award, you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database at www.ccr.gov or have an appropriate exemption. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Department.

This solicitation number SFJ60012Q0001 is issued as an RFQ. This is a solicitation document incorporating Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-44.

The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (dated JUN 2008) and 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (dated AUG 2009) apply to this acquisition. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (dated JUN 2010) and FAR 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (dated JUL 2010) apply to this acquisition. Under FAR 52.212-5, paragraph (b), the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration; and 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. App. 1241). In addition, FAR 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language, and 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. or Currency are applicable to this acquisition.

The clause at DOSAR 652.206-70, Competition Advocate/Ombudsman (AUG 1999)(DEVIATION) is applicable to this acquisition.

This is a simplified acquisition using commercial item procedures in FAR Parts 12 and 13. The NAICS code is 441110 and the small business size standard is $29 million. The FAR is available on the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov.

QUOTATIONS ARE DUE by 5:30 p.m., November 10, 2011, local (Suva, Fiji) time, via e-mail, fax, or mail. Identify your quotation as a response to solicitation number SFJ60012Q0001. Mail to Kevin Babcock, Contracting Officer, U.S. Embassy Suva; fax to 679-330-0081; or e-mail to: [email protected]. Complete quotations must be received by the date and time specified. Late quotations will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.

Contracting Office Address:
U.S. Embassy Suva
Attn: GSO
258 Princes Rd.
P.O. Box 218
Suva, Fiji

Place of Performance:
Vehicles are required in Suva, Fiji

Suva, Fiji
Primary Point of Contact.:
Kevin Babcock
[email protected]

Phone: 679-331-4466 ext. 8158
Fax: 679-330-0081