47QMCA22R0013_MHWC Fall Open Season Industry Day Slides FINAL_2024-8-27.pptx

Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks Wreckers & Carriers

MHWC INDUSTRY DAY

Open Season GSA Vehicle Purchasing Solicitation

47QMCA22R0013

August 27, 2024

U.S. General Services Administration

AGENDA

Welcome Leonard Fedoruk, GSA Vehicle Purchasing Director Open Season Process Eric VanderVeen, Amanda Vance, Brandon Scharschell, and Irma Suryaty, GSA Medium & Heavy Vehicles Branch Contracting Team Federal Standards John Hampson, Peter Mielke, and Rick Motkowicz, GSA Engineering AutoVendor and AutoStandards Instructions Caroline Kassar and Mike Chipman, GSA Office of Fleet Management, Product Integration Division

Federal Acquisition Service

OPEN SEASON

Automated process (AutoBid) for Next Model Year (NMY) submissions Existing contractors can:

Update model year and pricing on awarded models (NMY) Bid on models not yet awarded New offerors can: bid on models not yet awarded (will be contingent on Government acceptance of full proposal) FY25 Federal Vehicle Standards will govern submissions

AUTOSTANDARDS/

AUTOBID SCHEDULE

AutoStandards 1st AutoStandards: 3/25/24 - 4/29/24 Comment Collector: 5/1/24- 6/3/24 2nd AutoStandards: 7/1/24 - 8/9/24 AutoBid will open on September 3, 2024 for all contractors/offerors who properly requested an account AutoBid will close October 7, 2024 at 3:00PM Eastern Time

NEW OFFERORS

New offerors must also submit full proposal documents as outlined in the RFP See RFP Section F for Instructions to Offerors, and Section G for Evaluation criteria New proposals will go through a full evaluation for responsiveness, responsibility, and technical acceptability just as all contractors have upon initial submission

To view a copy of this presentation:

Slides will be posted on SAM.gov Please direct questions regarding this presentation to Eric VanderVeen (Eric.Vanderveen@gsa.gov) and Amanda Vance (Amanda.Vance@gsa.gov) as necessary.

Federal Standards Changes Sample emissions exemption letters now available to customers and vendors to assist in the following scenarios:

Applicable to vehicles for military use only: EPA 98 non-emission engine. This engine configuration allows for the use of common diesel military fuels as well as high sulfur commercial diesels which may be encountered outside of USA operations. Applies to trucks that will reside in the United States (CONUS) or deployable (OCONUS).

Applicable to Military and National Security Exemptions: Current (2024) Federal EPA emission engines of any size for trucks that will reside in the CONUS US in states that have elected to comply with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission requirements to include diesel engine Omnibus or ACT requirements. Engine is designed for Ultra Low Sulfur diesel.

Applicable to Fire/Rescue/Emergency service trucks in California: Current (2024) Federal EPA emission engines. Engine is designed for Ultra Low Sulfur diesel.

Federal Standards Changes (continued) See updates in FVS 807AG for the following options

See updates in FVS 807AG for the following options

Federal Standards Changes (continued) Removing - 4.4 TRANSPORTABILITY Additional text added to:

3.2.10 RECOVERED MATERIALS / REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS In accordance with Section 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, the Government’s policy is to acquire items composed of the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable. The above shall not be interpreted to mean that the use of used or rebuilt products is allowed under this Standard. This does not prohibit vehicle manufacturers from using performance criteria for acceptable oil. Any re-refined oil products shall meet the performance criteria of the vehicle and component manufacturers. Suppliers are encouraged to use alternative, sustainable materials whenever possible. Suppliers shall not utilize any materials that are banned by regulation or law in their vehicle or trailer body designs and construction.

Federal Standards Changes (continued) Adding: 3.4.19 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT

6. A means for integrating a telematics device shall be provided. This can be an available OBD port as long as there’s no adverse effect to vehicle systems when connected and functioning. Otherwise a dedicated connection point shall be made available and identified as such.

Modifying: 3.5.3.4 STAKE BODY WOOD FLOORS Wood floors shall be apitong, hardwood, or Douglas Fir, Lodge Pole Pine, or pressure treated dense Southern Yellow Pin, not less than 1-5/16-in thick (finished dimension).

Removing (can be offered as AREQ) – Option BDF3 APITONG FLOOR - requires 1-5/16-in nominal thickness or greater Apitong wood flooring on the body.

3.5.5.1 WALK-IN STEP VAN BODY (NEW SIN #493E only)

New, describes a composite wall body construction

Federal Standards Changes (continued)

3.5.9.1 REFRIGERATED VAN PERFORMANCE

ADDED Table 7: Refrigerator unit by body length: Electric BEV Chassis (583E) and Electric Refrigeration Unit (583W).

3.5.9.2.1 INSULATION - Removed wall thickness call out, added to the minimum for each SIN Wall insulation options added:

GSA Office of Motor Vehicle Management Center for Automotive Acquisition

FY 2023

AutoBid https://AutoVendor.fas.gsa.gov

Systems

AutoBid is a secure online application for submitting offers to GSA Automotive.

Vendors must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and should be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

AutoBid Opening and Closing dates are determined by GSA’s Office of Acquisition Operations.

Vendors are responsible for the accuracy of data submitted.

After Final Closing, vendors cannot make changes to their offers in AutoBid.

About AutoBid

Vendor is responsible for the accuracy of the data.

How do I access AutoBid?

To access AutoBid, log into AutoVendor: https://AutoVendor.fas.gsa.gov To request an AutoVendor Account, email the AutoVendor Account Request form to: automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov.

Be sure these fields are completed:

Company Name UEI Number Address Business Size (small or large) User’s Name(s) Telephone Fax (unless an EDI vendor, this is the number orders will be faxed to) Email

Reminder: if there’s a change to account access or new vendor, please complete the AutoBid access form which is included in the solicitation documents.

Selecting a Vehicle Type

Select AutoBid drop down and click on “Vehicle Type.”

A list of vehicle types will appear to the right.

To get started got to Vehicle type or Checklist report under the Autobid menu

Selecting a Schedule Line A list of schedule lines will appear for the vehicle type, select one to view details

This is the vehicle type view- this example is for pickup trucks. Click on the schedule to open the bid page.

Bid Detail Enter the required data.

The “Current Price” (this price should include the Destination Charge), and the Destination Charge (list separately for analysis).

This is the bid detail. Please ensure that there’s a price information in each field. They can’t be left zero. If you don’t it won’t allow you to send to GSA.

Optional Equipment Click the OEM drop-down to update the Option Type, and enter a price for the new model year. (The package option allows for including, excluding, or requiring other options).

Here the optional equipment is displayed. Click the OEM drop-down to update the Option Type, and enter a price for the new model year. A price must be entered for a package option; a stand alone option may be “0” if it’s a no cost option - otherwise enter a price for the option. Selecting the Package option will later enable you to add conflicts such as includes, excludes, or requires other options).

Checklist Report - Status A successfully submitted bid will have a status of “Submitted” and a Submitted to GSA Date populated.

Once all bids have been submitted, you can go to the “Checklist Report” page to verify the status of each schedule line. A successfully completed bid will have a status of “Submitted” and date/time submitted to GSA OR “No bid”. Any schedule line in pending status is considered incomplete. If a bid in pending, you must go back, enter all the required data and click on the “Send to GSA” button.

General AutoBid Notes The bottom of each page contains the following buttons:

“Print Friendly” – Use to print a copy of the current page.

“Save“ – Use to save the current page.

“Send to GSA” – Use to submit the entire item to GSA. It’s not necessary to click “Send to GSA” for each Standard Item.

The bottom of the Bid Detail tab contains a “No Bid” button. Click this button if you wish to enter a “No Bid” for an item.

The left column on each page contains quick links to each Vehicle Type.

The left column on each page also contains links to the following reports:

The “Checklist Report” indicates which items have been submitted to GSA and which items are still pending.

“Print Current Schedule Line” prints all of the tabs for the current standard item.

Print All (Proof Copy)” provides a report of all items. Use this report to proof your items before submitting to GSA.

“Print All (Final Copy)” provides the hard copy submission of all items that you are required to submit to GSA. Print this report after submitting your items to GSA.

Problems take time to investigate. Please report immediately.

Here are some general Autobid notes for you to review. Reminder to save data periodically so you don’t lose any work. As mentioned, you must click “Send to GSA” to officially submit a bid. If you have any problems with access in the Autobid application, please report immediately because it’ll take us time to investigate. Do not wait until the last minute to notify us.

Caroline Kassar or Mike Chipman automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov

GSA Vehicle Purchasing: 844-472-1200

Vehicle Buying: vehicle.buying@gsa.gov

Still have Questions or Need More Information?

Contact the automotiveedi.partnerships@gs.gov with system related issues. All other issue should be discussed with contracting. The following slides include additional information in case you want to refresh your knowledge.

Checklist Report Select AutoBid drop down and click on “Checklist Report”

Minimum Vehicle Requirements Displays the GSA minimum standards and OEM provided data for each item. This information cannot be modified in AutoBid. Contact the appropriate GSA engineer if you have any concerns about this data.

Other Features Where applicable, this tab contains additional information commonly required by our customers. This data is not part of the GSA Federal Vehicle Standards. Enter data as requested. All fields must be updated.

Conflicts For Package options, indicate the options that are included in, excluded from, or required with the package. Only options that are flagged as part of a package under the “Optional Equipment” tab are included in the “Select Option” drop down box. To add an option, go to the “Optional Equipment” tab and change the “Option Type.”

Conflicts, Excludes

1. Select the first option from the drop down box to which you would like to add exclusions. For example 1611, OEM Export Documentation Fee.

2. Click on the Excludes button

3. From the second set of drop down boxes, select the options that cannot be ordered with the package option. For example (1611 excludes CNSH and CNS). The second set of drop down boxes will only contain available GSA options for the selected standard item.

4. Hit the <Save> button to display input.

5. You can click the Edit link next to the display to add additional excluded options or to delete a set of exclusion.

Conflicts, Includes

1. Select the option from the drop down box that you would like to add inclusions to. For example AP, Adjustable Pedals.

2. Click on the Includes button

3. From the second set of drop down boxes, select the options that are included with the package option. These are options that the customer will automatically receive with the package option. For example (AP includes CRTS, PWL, RAD, RKE, RS, SRG). The second set of drop down boxes will only contain available GSA options for the selected standard item.

4. Hit the <Save> button to display input.

5. You can click the Edit link next to the display to add additional included options or to delete a set of inclusions.

6. GSA will not assume that one inclusion implies another. You must enter inclusions in both directions if applicable. For example, if D3 includes D7. GSA will not automatically assume that D7 includes D3.

Conflicts, Requires

1. Select the option from the drop down box that you would like to add requirements to. For example PT, Power Take Off Opening.

2. Click on the Requires button

3. From the second set of drop down boxes, select the options that must be ordered to obtain the package option. For example (PT requires E5 and D3).

4. Hit the <Save> button to display input.

5. After you hit the <Save> button, you will notice a new button appear on the screen. <Add New ‘OR’ Set>. Use this feature if an option requires one set of options or another set. For example. T6 requires E5 or YD. PT requires (E5 and D3) or (YD and D3).

6. You can click the Edit link next to the display to update or delete your requirements list. You will also notice the new buttons <Previous Or Set> and <Next OR Set> for you to toggle through your OR conditions for a selected option.

The “Engine and Fuel” tab is where all engine spec ( cyl./liters), fuel type, MPG, and emissions data gets updated.

If the first 4 columns are not complete, you won’t be able to submit to GSA if you have additional emission information you feel you need to provide, use “Clarifications” tab

Checklist Report - Status A successfully submitted bid will have a status of “Submitted” and a Submitted to GSA Date populated.

once all bids have been submitted, you can go to the “Checklist Report” page to verify the status of each schedule line. A successfully completed bid will have a status of “Submitted” and date/time submitted to GSA OR “No bid”. Any schedule line in pending status is considered incomplete. If a bid in pending, you must go back, enter all the required data and click on the “Send to GSA” button.

Clarifications You may type out additional clarifications under this tab. Only use this tab for clarifications that do not involve Conflicts (inclusion, exclusion, requirements of other options). Examples include but are not limited to: delayed build dates, special instructions for delivery outside of the continental US, or limitation on options going to specific states. Do not use this tab to list your exceptions.

Colors Enter colors offered to the customer at no cost. If a cost is associated with a color, an option code must be created for the color in the “Optional Equipment” tab.

Pictures and Documentation

1. You can enter up to 10 pictures or load documentation.

2. The pictures must be in JPEG format. If you upload a picture in GIF format, it will upload as a document and will not be converted to a thumbnail.

3. The first picture, sequence number 1, will be the picture you will see as a thumbnail in the AutoChoice screen.

4. You can rearrange the sequence of the pictures and upload/delete pictures.

Pictures and Documentation Maintenance Mouse-over thumbnails to see a larger image.

To see slideshow of all the uploaded pictures, double-click on one of the photos.

Rearrange button: User can modify the sequence order of the pictures to be displayed in AutoChoice by editing the sequence number. The thumbnail in the first position is what will be displayed in the AutoChoice screen.

Delete Button: User can delete unwanted pictures by selecting one or more pictures and then selecting the “Delete” button.

Refresh Screen: After loading the pictures, you will need to press the Refresh Screen button to see the latest uploaded pictures and documents.

Upload Image/Doc: Selecting this button will upload the jUpload program in another window. This program gives you the ability to load pictures and supporting documentation. This feature is described in detail in Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 above.

Clarifications You may type out additional clarifications under this tab. Only use this tab for clarifications that do not involve Conflicts (inclusion, exclusion, requirements of other options). Examples include but are not limited to: delayed build dates, special instructions for delivery outside of the continental US, or limitation on options going to specific states. Do not use this tab to list your exceptions.

Colors Enter colors offered to the customer at no cost. If a cost is associated with a color, an option code must be created for the color in the “Optional Equipment” tab.

Pictures and Documentation

1. You can enter up to 10 pictures or load documentation.

2. The pictures must be in JPEG format. If you upload a picture in GIF format, it will upload as a document and will not be converted to a thumbnail.

3. The first picture, sequence number 1, will be the picture you will see as a thumbnail in the AutoChoice screen.

4. You can rearrange the sequence of the pictures and upload/delete pictures.

Pictures and Documentation Maintenance Mouse-over thumbnails to see a larger image.

To see slideshow of all the uploaded pictures, double-click on one of the photos.

Rearrange button: User can modify the sequence order of the pictures to be displayed in AutoChoice by editing the sequence number. The thumbnail in the first position is what will be displayed in the AutoChoice screen.

Delete Button: User can delete unwanted pictures by selecting one or more pictures and then selecting the “Delete” button.

Refresh Screen: After loading the pictures, you will need to press the Refresh Screen button to see the latest uploaded pictures and documents.

Upload Image/Doc: Selecting this button will upload the jUpload program in another window. This program gives you the ability to load pictures and supporting documentation. This feature is described in detail in Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2 above.

QUESTIONS?

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