951700-25-R-0018 UDORN Transportation Services combined Final.pdf
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for transportation services for the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) at the Thailand Transmitting Station in Udon Thani, Thailand. The solicitation (Document Number 951700-25-R-0018) seeks a contractor to provide daily transportation services for station employees, including vehicles, drivers, fuel, maintenance, and insurance. The base period is from contract award to 09/30/2025, with three 3-month option periods and one 2-month option period, totaling approximately 14 months of potential service.
Key details include a proposal due date of August 21, 2025 at 12:00 Noon EST, with proposals to be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Natalie Ellis and Contract Specialist Mary Kerner. The evaluation will be a best value determination considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Contractors must provide a comprehensive management plan, demonstrate relevant experience, and submit detailed pricing across multiple contract periods. The solicitation is unrestricted and does not specify a small business set-aside. Pricing shall be in U.S. Dollars, and Value Added Tax is not applicable due to a U.S. Embassy tax exemption certificate.
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Document Number: 951700-25-R-0018 Page 1 of 47
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30
1. REQUISITION NUMBER
T3316-25-IQ-00015
PAGE 1 OF
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
951700-25-R-0018
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE
DATE
08/07/2025
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME See Text
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL
TIME
08/21/2025
12:00 ET
CODE 951700
United States Agency for Global Media
Office Of Contracts
330 Independence Avenue SW
Cohen Building, Room 4360
Washington, DC 20237
9. ISSUED BY X UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)
ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
10. THE ACQUISITION IS
SEE
SCHEDULE
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION
UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED 0 Days: 0.00 %
0 Days: 0.00 % 0 Days: 0.00 %
0 Days: 0.00 %
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS
RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS
(15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
X RFQ IFB RFP
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 95170016. ADMINISTERED BY
United States Agency for Global Media Office Of Contracts 330 Independence Avenue SW Cohen Building, Room 4360 Washington, DC 20237
FACILITY
CODE
CODE
Telephone No.
17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFEROR
951700CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN
OFFER SEE ADDENDUM
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS
CHECKED
19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT
This is a FAR Part 13 solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and no other request for proposals will be issued. This solicitation sets forth requirements for proposals for a contract to provide Udorn Transportation Services as described in the Statement of Work (SOW). Proposals conforming to the solicitation requirements will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation and award criteria set forth herein. Neither the solicitation nor any part of an Offeror's proposal shall be part of the contract except to the extent expressly incorporated therein by the Contracting Officer.
The Offeror's proposal submitted in response to this solicitation shall constitute a firm offer. No contract shall be formed unless and until the Contracting Officer has countersigned the SF 1449 submitted by an Offeror and delivered to the Contractor a copy of the SF1449 with original signatures together with the contract reflecting the Offeror's proposed prices.
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
2025-0206-TSI-T3316-3040-2589-331683-2025
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO
ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH
OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _____________________________ OFFER
DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5)
INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN,
IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)
Natalie Ellis
31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
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19.
ITEM NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN
RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
PARTIAL FINAL
33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED
CORRECT FOR
COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL
36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER
38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY
41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012) BACK
Document Number: 951700-25-R-0018 Page 3 of 47
Table of Contents
Section Description Page Number
1 Continuation Sheet 2 Contract Clauses
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance (Oct 2016) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000) 52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (July 2014) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.229-6 Taxes-Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013) 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025)
3 Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments 3 Attachments
4 Solicitation Provisions 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)
5 Other1
5 5.0 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS ADDENDA
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Section 1 - Continuation Sheet
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
1 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
Description: CLIN 0001 Standard Transportation Services
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 1
Pricing Options: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
2 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
Description: CLIN 0002 Equipment(Vehicle Leasing)
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 2
Pricing Options: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
3 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
Description: CLIN 0003 Fuel, Maintenance, Insurance cost
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 3
Pricing Options: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
4 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 JB
Period of Performance: 09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
Description: CLIN0004 US Dollar/Thai Baht fluctuation and bank fees (NTE)
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 4
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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
Pricing Options: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
5 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 YR
Period of Performance: 09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
Description: CLIN 0005 Base Period: DBA Insurance premium to be paid in Thai Baht, not to exceed $7,500.00.
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 5
Pricing Options: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
6 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
Description: CLIN 6 Option Period 1 Standard Transportation Services
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 1001
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
7 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
Description: CLIN 0007 Option Period 1 Equipment (Vehicle Leasing)
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 1002
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
8 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
Description: CLIN 0008 Option Period 1 Fuel, Maintenance, Insurance cost
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 1003
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9 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 JB
Period of Performance: 10/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
Description: CLIN 0009 Option Period 1 US Dollar/Thai Baht fluctuation and bank fees
(NTE)
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 1004
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
10 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026
Description: CLIN 0010 Option Period 2 Standard Transportation Services
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 2001
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
11 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026
Description: CLIN0011 Option Period 2 Equipment (Vehicle Leasing)
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 2002
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
12 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026
Description: CLIN0012 Option Period 2 Fuel, Maintenance, Insurance cost
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 2003
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
13 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 JB
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Period of Performance: 01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026
Description: CLIN0013 Option Period 2 US Dollar/Thai Baht fluctuation and bank fees (NTE)
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 2004
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
14 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
Description: CLIN0014 Option Period 3 Standard Transportation Services
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 3001
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
15 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
Description: CLIN 0015 Option Period 3 Equipment(Vehicle Leasing)
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 3002
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
16 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
3.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
Description: CLIN 0016 Option Period 3 Fuel, Maintenance, Insurance cost
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 3003
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
17 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 JB
Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
Description: CLIN 0017 Option Period 3 US Dollar/Thai Baht fluctuation and bank fees (NTE)
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Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 3004
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
18 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
2.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
Description: CLIN 0018 Option Period 4 Standard Transportation Services
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 4001
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
19 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
2.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
Description: CLIN 0019 Option Period 4 Equipment(Vehicle Leasing)
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 4002
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
20 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
2.000000 MO
Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
Description: CLIN 0020 Option Period 4 Fuel, Maintenance, Insurance cost
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 4003
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
21 Services
Firm Fixed Price
PSC: V212
1.000000 JB
Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
Description: CLIN0021 Option Period 4 US Dollar/Thai Baht fluctuation and bank fees
(NTE)
Rate of Exchange:$1=32.00 Thai Baht
Reference Line: T3316-25-IQ-00015 - 4004
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
ITEM START END
1 09/01/2025 09/30/2025
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2 09/01/2025 09/30/2025
3 09/01/2025 09/30/2025
4 09/01/2025 09/30/2025
5 09/01/2025 09/30/2025
6 10/01/2025 12/31/2025
7 10/01/2025 12/31/2025
8 10/01/2025 12/31/2025
9 10/01/2025 12/31/2025
10 01/01/2026 03/31/2026
11 01/01/2026 03/31/2026
12 01/01/2026 03/31/2026
13 01/01/2026 03/31/2026
14 04/01/2026 06/30/2026
15 04/01/2026 06/30/2026
16 04/01/2026 06/30/2026
17 04/01/2026 06/30/2026
18 07/01/2026 08/31/2026
19 07/01/2026 08/31/2026
20 07/01/2026 08/31/2026
21 07/01/2026 08/31/2026
STATEMENT OF WORK
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
1. This is a fixed-price contract for transportation services for the U.S. Government at
USAGM, Thailand Transmitting Station (USAGM/TTS), Udon Thani, Thailand. The Contractor shall provide all vehicles and drivers to support daily operations.
VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.
1.1. STANDARD SERVICES
The Contractor shall provide air-conditioned vehicles and drivers necessary to safely transport station personnel to/from the USAGM/TTS station each day. The Government will measure the Contractor’s work by monitoring station arrival times and customer complaints. Services generally consists of transporting station employees from the Udon Thani areas to/from the USAGM/TTS station. The contract contains certain ordering provisions by which the Contracting Officer or his/her representative may require additional amounts of service for special events. The Contractor shall include all planning, administration, and management necessary to assure that all services comply with this contract, and all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall meet all of the standards of performance identified in the contract. The Contractor shall perform all related support functions such as supply, subcontracting, quality control, financial oversight, and maintenance of complete records and files.
1.2. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
1.2.1. SUPERVISION. The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall be responsible for providing weekly transportation schedules to the Government, verifying vehicle acceptability, and for monitoring driver performance. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the Contractor and shall be the primary point of contact with U.S. Government personnel. This supervisor may be a driver, in addition to being a supervisor. The Supervisor shall possess sufficient ability in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the English language to carry out the duties prescribed herein for the position.
1.2.2. Minimum response time for telephone contact is 10 minutes. Minimum response time for email communications is 1 hour.
1.2.3. AFTER HOURS CONTACT. The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall serve as the Government’s primary point of contact outside of the hours specified in paragraph 1.2.1. The primary purpose of this contact is to provide an emergency contact for the Government and the Contractor’s drivers to address schedule changes and/or emergencies that may arise, to include but not limited to traffic accidents, driver absences, last minute schedule changes, changing road conditions, and acts of god. Minimum response time for telephone contact is 10 minutes.
1.2.4. COMMUNICATION SKILLS The representatives specified in Paragraphs 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 shall have sufficient English language skills to be able to communicate with members of the U.S. Government staff. These representatives need not have supervision as their sole function, but must be able to respond to Government queries within fifteen (15) minutes.
1.2.5. SCHEDULES The contractor shall maintain driver schedules. Driver Services shall transport station personnel to support the following daily shift changes:
1.2.6. SCHEDULE CHANGES. The Contractor shall clearly identify the drivers associated with each shift in their weekly schedules. The Contractor shall notify the COR or schedule deviations at least 24-hours in advance of the change.
1.2.7. QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control.
1) The Contractor shall perform inspection of vehicles prior to each trip to ascertain vehicle defects and identify any safety concerns. The contractor shall use vehicles that conform with all Thailand vehicle and road safety laws.
2) The Contractor shall perform a quarterly customer satisfaction survey to measure driver operator performance. The Contractor shall deliver survey findings to the COR and coordinate any changes needed to address quality control.
1.3. DRIVER SERVICES
1.3.1. Shift Operations
1) The contractor shall provide daily transportation services per 1.2.5 Schedules, to support normal shift operations. Employees shall typically arrive at the station within 20 -minutes prior to their scheduled shift; and shall spend no more than 1-hour 15 minutes in commute time from designated pickup points to the station.
The Government anticipates this will require the use of multiple vehicles, since passengers reside in opposite directions.
2) EMPLOYEE PICK-UP / DROP-OFF POINTS. USAGM personnel reside throughout the Udon Thani area. Personnel are picked up from designated locations along the main interconnecting roadway, on the way to/from the
SHIFT TIMES
Number of Passengers (approx.)
Normal Work Days
Day Shift 7:30AM – 4:30PM Up to 30
USAGM station. Refer to Attachment Route 1 and 2 for a current map of pick-up and drop-off points, and the number of employees currently utilizing those locations.
1.3.2. Pre-Use Inspections. The contractor is responsible for performing vehicle pre-use inspections for all vehicles supporting this contract. A sample Vehicle Inspection Checklist is provided in Attachment 1. The Contractor may submit an alternate inspection form for COR approval.
1.3.3. PUNCTUALITY. Drivers shall depart trip origins at specified times and make a reasonable attempt to arrive at destinations within 10-15 minutes of the estimated time of arrival. To the extent practical, drivers are expected to be knowledgeable of local traffic conditions, particularly those routinely affected by commuter traffic, seasonal weather conditions, major construction, and hindrances that may otherwise adversely affect departure and arrival times. In such cases, drivers are expected to inform the Contract Representative in a timely manner, so as to allow modification of trip itineraries.
2. VEHICLES.
2.1.1. Vehicle Sizes, Age & Types should be considered – The Contractor shall provide auto electric open/close door, with full size cushion seats appropriate for passenger transport of expected number of passengers. The vehicles should not exceed 5 years in age or 260,000 kilometers. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) reserves the right to inspect vehicle condition at 100,000 kilometers. If it is determined the vehicle remain safe, roadworthy, and reliable the COR may allow continuing use of the vehicle up to maximum age of 5 years.
Vehicle must be replaced at the maximum age of 5 years. The Contractor shall also possess sufficient equipment to provide uninterrupted service under this contract and to furnish replacement vehicles. The Contractor may propose to the COR alternatives in size, style and type of their vehicle fleet, maximizing efficiency or to further cost savings, provided that all such vehicle adjustments meets the requirements of this contract and do not cause discomfort to the number passenger due to reduction in their size or the change style or arrangement of seating.
2.1.2. Vehicle Standards – Vehicles must meet the standards required by local and host country laws and regulations and meet the safety inspection requirements. All vehicles must pass periodic inspections by U.S. government selected mechanics.
If any vehicle is determined to be unsafe or unsatisfactory, its use is prohibited until such unsafe or unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. In such event, the Contractor must provide a replacement vehicle to maintain the schedule.
2.1.3. Safety/Security Requirements. Each vehicle shall have:
1) Individual permanent seats and 3-point securement belts for each passenger
2) Emergency exit and 3 Glass broken hammers
3) First aid kit
4) All emergency road and safety equipment required by host-country law.
5) Emergency services contact Insurance call numbers
2.1.4. Communication Equipment – The Contractor shall furnish communication equipment, radios or cell phones to all vehicles, in order to be in contact with the drivers at all times, and keep the station informed on any incidents which might happen during the rides.
2.1.5. Maintenance – The Contractor shall ensure all vehicle equipment (vehicle, safety and security) are in good working order. Vehicles shall arrive clean, fully topped off with fluids (i.e. oil, brake fluids, window washer fluids, etc.), and all lights (head, parking, and back-up) shall be functional. Vehicles shall be washed and painted, as necessary, to present a neat appearance. At the minimum, the Contractor shall complete the following maintenance:
1) Daily Schedule
a) Fuel tanks filled
b) All fluids checked
c) All lights checked
d) Tires air pressure check (standard of passengers’ vehicles)
2) Weekly Schedule
a) Inspect tires (standard condition)
b) Inspect safety belts
c) Seat Cleanliness, check and clean
d) Window curtain check
3) Every 6,000 kilometers or four months, whichever comes first – The
Contractor shall conduct complete servicing, including, but not limited to changing fluids, checking the brakes and lights, inspecting the exhaust system for leaks, examining all safety and security equipment to ensure operability.
2.1.6. Emergency Roadside Assistance. In the event of a vehicle break down, the Contractor shall provide roadside assistance and ensure that the station employees are safely transported to the scheduled location of the broken vehicle. The contractor shall provide, in timely manner (30-60 min.), alternate transportation for the station employees affected.
2.1.7. Inspections – The Contractor agrees to submit vehicles, as requested, for periodic unannounced spot checks by station mechanics / personnel.
2.1.8. Replacement Vehicles – Vehicles, which, for any reason, do not meet minimum requirements specified, shall be replaced immediately so that service will not be delayed or interrupted. Replacement vehicles shall meet all requirements of those normally used. During instances when the Contractor is unable to provide operable vehicles, the Government has the option to either utilize the services of other firms or to operate Government resources to temporarily meet transportation requirements until the Contractor resumes normal operations. Any expenses incurred by the Government shall be chargeable to the Contractor and deducted against the fixed-monthly rate.
3. PERSONNEL
3.1. General. The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by Contractor employees at the site. The Contractor shall preserve peace and protect persons and property on site. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional costs to the Government.
3.2. Standard of Conduct.
3.2.1. Uniforms and Personal Equipment.
1) The Contractor's employees shall wear clean, neat and complete uniforms when on duty. All employees shall wear uniforms approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
2) All dispatched drivers shall be equipped with a charged and credited cellular telephone to ensure communications is maintained with the Master Control Room and/or the Contractor’s Representative while performing driver services.
3.2.2. Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. The Contractor shall enforce no sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.
3.2.3. Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities, which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.
3.2.4. Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.
3.2.5. Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but are not limited to the following actions:
falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records;
unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct;
unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials;
security violations; or, organizing or participating in gambling in any form
3.3. Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes. The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.
3.4. Qualifications.
3.4.1. All drivers shall meet the following qualifications:
1) All drivers shall be professional drivers and meet all Thai government and local license requirements, including a license for the class of vehicle they will be operating. Any such licenses shall be in the possession of the drivers when operating a vehicle under this contract. Any such licenses shall be available for inspection by the COR on request.
2) All drivers shall have five years or more of driving experience with no major accidents. (“Major” accidents being defined as accidents resulting in bodily injuries or property damage in excess of $1,000.)
3) All drivers shall possess a thorough knowledge of Udon Thani streets and traffic patterns.
4) All drivers shall wear a distinctive nametag, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment. The Contractor’s employees shall have in their possession credentials identifying themselves as employees of the company.
5) Physical Examinations. Valid evidence of a current (not more than three months old) physical examination of drivers who are proposed to work under this contract, shall be provided to the COR not later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the contract. It must show the proposed driver to be free from communicable diseases and physical defects, which could interfere with safe bus operation. This physical and certification shall meet all statutory requirements for licensing and operation of the type of vehicle driven.
6) The drivers are strictly prohibited from driving while intoxicated. The Contractor guarantees that all drivers are tested for alcohol before they start their runs under this contract. The Contractor shall immediately replace those drivers who do not pass the test for alcohol.
7) Drivers shall be trained in the use of the first aid kits that are installed in the buses.
8) Drivers must agree not to smoke, eat, or drink on the buses while transporting US Government passengers.
9) Professional Bearing and Courtesy. All Contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner.
3.5. Personnel Security.
3.5.1. After award of the contract, the Contractor shall provide the following list of data on each employee who will be working under the contract. The Contractor shall include a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project. The Government will run background checks on these individuals. It is anticipated that security checks will take 30-60 days to perform. For each individual, the Contractor shall provide:
Completed RSO Biographic Data Form 3 pcs. 2”x2” colored ID picture Local police clearance
For replacement or new personnel, the above information shall be submitted 30 days prior to their proposed utilization.
3.5.2. The Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall display identity card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual.
In accordance with Department of State guidance, we will require the drivers to follow the following safety regulations: to reduce the potential for motor vehicle mishaps, caused by operator sleep deprivation and fatigue, drivers will not perform more than ten (10) hours on duty, and only after a minimum eight-hour rest period. Duty time means total shift duration, not total driving time.
4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY
4.1. The Contractor shall provide all necessary vehicles with drivers, fuels, lubricants, including the first class vehicle insurance certificate, cleaning supplies and other materials needed to operate and maintain the Contractor’s vehicles.
4.2. Uniforms. Minimum of five (5) collared shirts per year. The Contractor shall not pass on the cost of the uniforms and footwear to the contract employees but should include it within the rate for Standard Services, as part of their prices set forth in Section 1-The Schedule, Subsections 1.4 thru 1.6 - Pricing.
5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT
None.
6. INSURANCE
6.1. Contractor’s Liability. The Contractor shall be liable for bodily injury and property damage, which may occur when performing this contract. The liability insurance shall be written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide coverage for passenger liability bodily injury at least $200,000 multiplied by number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater. The types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.
6.2. FAR 52.228-10 Vehicular and General Public Liability Insurance (APR 1984)
6.2.1. The Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense, agrees to maintain, during the continuance of this contract, vehicular liability and general public liability insurance with limits of liability for (1) bodily injury of not less than $200,000 for each person and $500,000 for each occurrence, and (2) property damage of not less than $20,000 for each accident and $40,000 in the aggregate.
6.2.2. (b) The Contractor also agrees to maintain workers’ compensation and other legally required insurance with respect to the Contractor’s own employees and agents.
6.3. For those Contractor employees assigned to this contract who are either United States citizens or direct hire in the United States or its possessions, the Contractor shall provide workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-3.
6.4. The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to:
1) any property of the Contractor,
2) its officers,
3) agents,
4) employees, or
5) any other person arising from an incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.
6.5. The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.
6.6. Government as Additional Insured. The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the
Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.
6.7. Time for Submission of Evidence of Insurance. The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after contract award. The Government may rescind or terminate the contract if the Contractor fails to timely submit insurance certificates identified above.
7. LAWS AND REGULATIONS
7.1. Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall comply with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations required to perform this work. In the event of a conflict among the contract and requirements of local law, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.
7.2. The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.
8. DELIVERABLES
The following items shall be delivered under this contract:
Description Quantity Delivery To Date
1.1 General Instructions 1 COR 30 days after award
1.2.4 Schedules 1 COR Weekly
3.4.1 List of Personnel 1 COR 10 days after award
6. Evidence of Insurance 1 COR 10 days after award
7. Licenses and Permits 1 COR Date of award
9. PERMITS
Without additional cost to the United States Government, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, registrations and appointments required for the execution of work under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable host country laws. The Contractor shall provide evidence of possession or status of application for such permits, licenses, and appointments to the Contracting Officer with its quotation and shall provide any updates, as they become available, to the Contracting Officer. Application, justification, fees, and certifications for any licensure required by the host government are entirely the responsibility of the offeror.
10. DOSAR 652.242-70, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (Aug 1999)
The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name and position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract.
Each designee shall be identified as a COR. Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms and conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.
11. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)
This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance.
The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.
Performance Objective Scope of Work Para Performance Threshold Services.
Performs all transportation services set forth in the scope of work.
1.1 thru 1.4
1.2.5
All required services are performed and no more than one
(1) customer complaint is received per month.
Schedule shift transport under normal conditions shall begin and end within 15-minutes of target times 95% of the time.
11.1 SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.
11.2 STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.
11.3 PROCEDURES.
11.3.1 If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.
11.3.2 The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.
11.3.3 If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complaint. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.
11.3.4 If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available.
The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.
11.3.5 The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.
11.3.6 If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.
11.3.7 The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.
11.3.8 Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.
Attachment 1
Vehicle Inspection Check list
License plates, forms (including accident report)
Lights, signals, windshield wipers, horn
Tools and safety equipment
Clean vehicle
Engine oil level
Radiator coolant level and hoses
Tire condition, pressure and tread wear
Battery fluid level
Power steering fluid level, hoses, and lines
Automatic transmission fluid level
Gauges and indicator lights
Fuel level
ROUTE 1 & ROUTE 2
Route 1:
Pickup point Time
Housing compound A1 6:05:00 AM
Cholprathan A2 6:15:00 AM
Ban-Huai Market A3 6:16:00 AM
Udorn Christian A4 6:18:00 AM
Ban-Kai thuan A5 6:22:00 AM
Ban Tha Toom A6 6:24:00 AM
Route 2:
Pickup point Time
Housing compound B1 6:00:00 AM Karn-Keha Community B2 6:16:00 AM
Save mart B3 6:18:00 AM
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Section 2 - Contract Clauses
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/ these address(es):
https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far
[Insert one or more Internet addresses J
(End of clause)
52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (0MB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal
Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.
(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor shall return such identification to the issuing agency at the earliest of any of the following, unless otherwise determined by the Government:
(1) When no longer needed for contract performance.
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(2) Upon completion of the Contractor employee's employment.
(3) Upon contract completion or termination.
(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment under a contract if the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.
(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees are required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system. It shall be the responsibility of the prime Contractor to return such identification to the issuing agency in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.
(End of clause)
52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance (Oct 2016)
(a) Definition. Unique entity identifier, as used in this clause, means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.
(b) The Contractor shall ensure that the unique entity identifier is maintained with the entity designated at the System for Award Management (SAM) for establishment of the unique entity identifier throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the unique entity identifier to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the unique entity identifier does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished.
(End of clause)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--
"Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator" means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management (SAM) records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.
"Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)" means that--
(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator (if applicable), the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14), into the SAM;
(2) The Contractor has completed the Core, Assertions, Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;
(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and
(4) The Government has marked the record "Active".
"System for Award Management (SAM)" means the primary Government repository for prospective Federal awardee and Federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, grants, and other assistance-related processes. It includes--
(1) Data collected from prospective Federal awardees required for the conduct of business with the Government;
(2) Prospective contractor-submitted annual representations and certifications in accordance with FAR subpart 4.12; and
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(3) Identification of those parties excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits.
"Unique entity identifier" means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity.
See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.
(b) If the solicitation for this contract contained the provision 52.204-7 with its Alternate I, and the Contractor was unable to register prior to award, the Contractor shall be registered in SAM within 30 days after award or before three days prior to submission of the first invoice, whichever occurs first.
(c) The Contractor shall maintain registration in SAM during contract performance and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement. The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy and completeness of the data within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data.
To remain registered in SAM after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis, from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates, its information in SAM to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.
(d) (1) (i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name or "doing business as" name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to--
(A) Change the name in SAM;
(B) Comply with the requirements of subpart 42.12 of the FAR; and
(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.
(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (d)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the "Suspension of Payment" paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM. Information provided to the Contractor's SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the "Suspension of Payment" paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.
(3) The Contractor shall ensure that the unique entity identifier is maintained with the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the unique entity identifier to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the unique entity identifier does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished.
(e) Contractors may obtain additional information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at https://www.sam.gov.
(End of clause)
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)
(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights--
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