19PM0724Q0085 Vehicle Solicitation.pdf

LOCAL ADVERTISEMENT/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEM

The U.S. Embassy in Panama has a requirement for the purchase of (1) SUV Vehicle 4x4. Please note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, prepared in accordance with the format FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 19PM0724Q0085 and is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-06/ 08/29/2024. Items to be acquired:

Item Description Qty Unit Price Total

FORD EXPLORER 2023 or Similar

• Gasoline 2.3L turbo or 3.6L V6 DOHC or higher

• Minimum 300HP @5500 RPM

• 310 lb/-ft Torque or higher

• Hill start assistance

• Electric parking brake

• Minimum 7 and maximum 8 passengers’ capacity

• Fuel Capacity: 18.6 gallons or higher

• Wheelbase 3025 mm or higher

• 4WD or AWD

• Front and rear independent suspension

• Trailer Sway saw Control

• Electronic Assisted Direction

• Discs breaks with ABS in all wheels

• Electric mirrors, thermal glass, folding

• Manual and Safety Approach Lights

• Reverse Sensors

• Easy fuel capped fuel filling system

• 18" polished aluminum wheels or higher

• Three-Zone Temperature Control

• Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with Paddle Shifters, 5-Way Cruise

Control, Secondary Audio Controls, and Cruise Control, 5 12-volt outlets.

• 10-way power driver and 8-way passenger seats

• Electric Door Locks

• Power Windows with One-Touch Up and Down Feature

• Front and Rear Carpeted Mats

• Minimum of 2 front, 2 side, 2 curtain and 1 knee airbag

Illuminated Entrance System

• Individual tire pressure monitoring system

• SOS Post Crash Alert System

• Electronic Stability Control

• Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert,

• Lane Following

• Automatic Emergency Brake with Collision Avoidance Assist

• Forward Collision Warning, Split-View Reversing Camera and

Windshield Wipers

• Remote Start System

• Post-collision automatic braking

• Sidewind Stabilization

1 $ $

• Smart Access with Power Button

• Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor

• Curve Control

• Hill Descent System

• Defroster in rear window

• Roof Rails

• Serviceability in Panama by authorized Dealership

• Vendor shall be an Authorized representative of the brand they are selling and that will provide the manufacture’s in-country warranty and warranty service.

• Minimum Warranty of 3 years or 100,000 kilometers whichever occurs first.

Deliver F.O.B. destination to U.S. Embassy Panama, located in Demetrio B. Lakas, Clayton, no later than fifteen

(15) calendar days after contract award.

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Provide DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE as part of the offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, will apply to the resultant contract: (5) 52.204-10, (9) 52.204-27, (12) 52.209-6, (32) 52.222- 19, (39) 52.222-50, (51) 52.225-13, (55) 52.226-8, (57) 52.232-29, (59) 52.232-30. The full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far .

All offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer/ Quotation.

All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov, prior to submittal of their offer/quotations as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of offer/quotation submission may deem the offeror’s offer/quotation to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Prospective offerors shall submit evidence of their SAM registration with the submittal of offer/proposal.

Offers are due by 3:00 PM, Friday September 18, 2024. All responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered. If there are any questions regarding this solicitation please contact Walter Williams, 6612-9287/317-5119, fax 317-5141, email: williamswy@state.gov and pnmprocreq@state.gov

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