Attachment_1_RFQ_47QMCA26Q0044_34Ton_StepDeck_Trailers_SF18_Combined.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for

Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

RFQ47QMCA26Q0044

General Service Administration, Federal Acquisition Services, Vehicle Acquisition Directorate

Mark F. Brown, Contracting Officer

SEE ATTACHED PAGES 2 thru 13

Please complete SF18

Block 8 a,b,c,d,e,and f

Block 12

Block 13

Block 14

Block 15

Block 16a,b,and c

Please return the completed SF18 & all attachment

***Follow instructions for submission detailed in in pages 2 thru 13 of this RFQ.

215 446-4879 See Continuation Pages

03/25/2026

04/22/2026

RFQ 47QMCA26Q0044 34 Ton Step-Deck Trailers

SECTION A - SF18 CONTINUATION PAGES

A1. RFQ SYNOPSIS SECTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products. Request for Quote (“RFQ”) is issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) Part 12 – “Acquisition of Commercial Items” and FAR Part 15 – “Contracting by Negotiation”, best value continuum policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation, and award. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 47QMCA26Q0044 is issued as an open market request for quotation (RFQ) for three (3) each 34 Ton Step-Deck Trailers.

This acquisition is a total set-aside for small business concerns under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 336212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing.

ELIGIBILITY: This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside IAW FAR Part 19 and GSAM Part 519, “Small Business Programs”.

To be eligible for award, quoters must be a Small Business under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code (336212) and possess a valid and active SAM registration.

A.2 MOTOR VEHICLE DELIVERYORDER (MVDO) ADMINISTRATION DATA

**QUOTERS MUST FILL OUT ALL ITEMS UNDER 1A thru C

1. MVDO ADMINISTRATION:

A) CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:

Business Name:_______________________________ Business Address:_____________________________

SAM UEI _____________________________

B) AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR

Name:__________________________ Title:___________________________ Phone:_________________________ Email:_________________________

C. CPARS CONTRACTORS REPRESENTATIVE (if different than B)

Name: ___________________________ Title: ____________________________

Phone: ____________________________ E-Mail: __________________________

D. GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Name: Mark F. Brown Title: Contracting Officer Email Contact: mark.f.brown@gsa.gov

2. PAYMENT: All payments by the Government to the Contractor will be made in accordance with (“IAW”) FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC

FUNDS TRANSFER SYSTEM – SYSTEM FOR AWARD

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall include the applicable Motor Vehicle Delivery Order

(MVDO) number (e.g., RPN- N-XXXX) and be submitted to through https://www.ipp.gov/ . Note: You will be required to provide vehicle status update(s) in https://gsafleet.gov/ (i.e., delivered) as part of GSA Fleet invoicing process.

4. QUOTERS MUST COMPLETE AND RETURN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION

PRIOR TO THE RFQ CLOSING DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED IN BLOCK 10 OF THE

SF18 (page 1) IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The quoter must also acknowledge receipt of any amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT # Date

5. ORDER TYPE: The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed price (FFP) order as a result of this RFQ.

6. CONTRACT/ORDER ADMINISTRATION:

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements of contracts/orders issued against this RFQ. The Contractor shall communicate with the CO on all matters pertaining to contract/order administration.

Only the CO is authorized to make commitments or issue changes that will affect price, quantity, or quality of performance of the resulting contract/order from this RFQ. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract/order price to cover any increase in cost incurred thereof.

mailto:mark.f.brown@gsa.gov https://www.ipp.gov/ https://gsafleet.gov/

SECTION B PRICE/COST/ DELIVERY SCHEDULE

B1. PRICE/COST SECTION

Item # Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price

1 34 Ton Step-Deck Trailers- Williamsburg, VA

Purchase Description (See attached)

3 EA $ $

B2. DELIVERY SCHEDULE SECTION

Item Shipping Address Qty Delivery

1 Description: 34 Ton Step-deck Trailers

Ship to:

NMRLC 3 EA. N68610

Navy Expeditionary Medical Support Command 565 Antrim Rd Williamsburg, VA 23185-5830

3 EA ____Days ARO

SECTION C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

NAICS CODE: 336212 Truck Trailer Manufacturing See Purchase Descriptions (Attachment 2) to this RFQ notice Navy 34 Ton Step- Deck Trailers (3 ea).

SECTION D – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

(D.1) PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL-TEXT

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Nov 2025)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Technical Compliance with technical specification in the Purchase Description.

(2) Special features of the commercial item that is above and beyond the technical specifications listed in the Purchase Description (See Attachment 2).

(3) Warranty considerations.

(4) Past performance. (Contractors must provide a demonstrated record of acceptable past performance on similar scope projects).

(5) Delivery terms.

These evaluation factors other than price when combined are [significantly more important than price. (End of provision)

52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Aug 2024)

The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) or (c)(1) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The terms "Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "critical component," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act."

(b) The Offeror certifies that the following supplies are Free Trade Agreement country end products (other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end products) or Israeli end products as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act":

Free Trade Agreement Country End Products (Other than Bahraini, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian End Products) or Israeli End Products:

Line item No Country of origin

(c)(1) The Offeror shall list those supplies that are foreign end products (other than those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision) as defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American- Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act." Other Foreign End Products:

Line item No Country of origin

(End of provision)

552.211-83 "Availability for Inspection, Testing, and Shipment/Delivery" (Feb 1996)

(a)The Government requires that the supplies be made available for inspection and testing within Thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of Ready for Shipment Notice, and be shipped no later than Fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of (1) notice of approval and release by the

Government inspector or (2) authorization to ship without Government inspection.

(b) Failure to make supplies available for inspection and testing as required by this clause may result in termination of this contract for default.

(End of clause)

(D.2) PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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 addresses:

https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://acquisition.gov/dfars

FAR CLAUSES (https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far)

FAR CLAUSE TITLE DATE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation

Jan 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) NOV 2024 52.204-19 SAM Incorporation by Reference of

Representations

DEC 2014

52.207-6 Small Business Teaming Aug 2024 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers- Commercial

Products Dec 2025

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Sept

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting MAR 2020

52.222.18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child

Labor for Listed End Products Feb 2021

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Oct 2025 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

GSAM CLAUSE TITLE DATE

552.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions— Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

Jan 2023

552.211-70 Substantial Completion Mar 2019 552.211-72 Reference to Specifications in Drawings Feb 1996 552.211-75 Preservation, Packaging, and Packing FEB 1996 552.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized

Obligations Feb 2018

552.238.93 Order Acknowledgement MAY 2019

https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://acquisition.gov/dfars about:blank

DFARS CLAUSES (https://acquisition.gov/dfars)

DFAR CLAUSE TITLE DATE

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of

Former DoD Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

SEP 2013

252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General AUG 2019 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered

Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

DEC 2019

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation MAR 2016 252.211-7008 Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers SEP 2010 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities DEC 2017 252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items SEP 2020

SECTION E - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

RFQ 47QMCA26Q0044 Attachments:

Attachment 1 – RFQ 47QMCA26Q0044 SF18-95a Attachment 2- Purchase Description/Technical Specs: Navy 34 Ton Step-Deck Trailers Attachment 3 - Technical Exceptions Worksheet Attachment 4 - Brand Name or Equal Worksheet Attachment 5 - GSA Fleet Systems Account Form Attachment 6 - Order Management User Guide Attachment 7- Source of Supply Letter

SECTION E - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Prior to submission, the vendor/quoter shall review this RFQ in its entirety to fully understand the nature of the work and the conditions under which the work is to be performed. In no case shall failure to inspect the solicitation/RFQ and its accompanying attachments constitute grounds for a claim after delivery order award.

Offeror shall explicitly and completely identify any and all exceptions taken to the requirements of this specification. Drawings, literature, and any other information submitted with an offer do not constitute a stated or implied technical exception unless specifically identified in writing as an technical exception and accepted and implemented by an amendment to the solicitation or modification to a contract. Any exception deemed acceptable by the Government shall only apply to the specific item, requirement cited, and shall not extend to any other requirement.

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Vendor offering other than brand name items identified below, when an “or equal” may be acceptable, shall furnish with their offers all technical data information, product descriptions, etc. to ensure that a determination may be made as to the equality of the product(s) offered (see clause titled Brand “Name or Equal” set forth in Section 52.211-6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.)

For Vendor supporting comments for items exceeding or not complying with specifications/requirements listed above. Vendors shall list all technical exceptions on Attachment 3 – Technical Exceptions Worksheet or Attachment 4 – Brand Name or Equal Worksheet, please include these worksheets with the quote submission.

Vendors are required to complete the GSA Source of Supply Letter (RFQ Attachment 7) if the vendor is not the manufacturer of the products being offered, the vendor may only offer products it is authorized to distribute, either by the manufacturer itself, or as otherwise authorized pursuant to wholesaler agreements or other policies establishing the vendor’s authority to distribute offered products.

SPECIAL NOTES: To maintain the integrity of this request for quotes and subsequent award, all quoters are advised that any requests must be submitted in written form via e-mail to the Contracting Officer (CO) Mr. Mark F. Brown (email: mark.f.brown@gsa.gov).

All communications regarding this solicitation shall be issued to the Contracting

Officer in writing. (CO) Mr. Mark Brown (email: mark.f.brown@gsa.gov).

CONTRACTOR’S SIGNATURE:

IAW FAR Part 4, contractual documents (e.g. bids, proposals, awards, modifications, etc.)

shall be completed and signed by the Contractor as follows:

(a) Individuals. Signed by the individual.

(b) Individual doing business as a firm. Signed by that individual, and the signature shall be followed by the individual’s typed, stamped, or printed name and the words, “an individual doing business as (insert name of firm)”.

(c) Partnership. Signed in the partnership name. Prior to award, provide a list of all partners and designate which partners have authority to bind the partnership.

(d) Corporations. Signed in the corporate name followed by the work “by” and the signature, and title of the person authorized to sign. Prior to award, provide a list of individuals who have authority to bind the corporation.

(e) Joint Ventures. Signed by each participant in the joint venture in the manner prescribed in (a) through (d) above.

(f) Agents. When an agent is to sign the contract, other than as stated in paragraph (a) through (e) above, the agent’s authorization to bind the principal must be established by evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

QUOTE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

a. These instructions prescribe the format of quotes and the development and presentation of the quote’s data. These instructions are designed to ensure the proper submission of information necessary to provide for comprehensive evaluation of quotes. Vendors/Quoters shall carefully review this section prior to commencing quote preparation and take the necessary measures to ensure that the information submitted is factual, accurate, and complete.

b. In order for a quote to be considered, Vendors/Quoters must strictly comply with all instructions outlined in this solicitation. Failure to furnish quotes that comply with the instructions, at the predetermined due date for submission, may result in elimination from consideration for award.

Furthermore, all solicitation amendments (if any) must be acknowledged IAW with FAR Clause 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items.

2. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

One electronic copy of all sections of the quote (Technical and Price Volumes) shall be emailed to the CO Mark F. Brown at email: mark.f.brown@gsa.gov on or before the due date of this RFQ. Faxed quotes are NOT permitted under any circumstances.

3. QUOTE DUE DATE SCHEDULE

The Due Date Set For This RFQ Is Wednesday 4/22/2026 @ 3:00 PM (eastern)

4. QUOTE FORMAT (required for each item offered)

4a. TECHNICAL EVALUATION

Quoters must demonstrate how their items and specifications meet or exceed the Government’s requirements listed in Section C of this RFQ. Quoters will be evaluated on how well their items satisfy the Government’s specifications/requirements based upon the following evaluation criteria.

(1) Technical Compliance with technical specification in the Purchase Description.

(2) Special features of the commercial item that is above and beyond the technical specifications listed in the Purchase Description (See Attachment 2).

(3) Warranty considerations.

(4) Past performance. (Contractors must provide a demonstrated record of acceptable past performance on similar scope projects.)

(5) Delivery terms.

These evaluation factors other than price when combined are significantly more important than price.

Preference may be given to quoters which exceed the Government’s specifications.

The Government will award an order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value and will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The data submitted with each quote should be complete and concise, but not overly elaborate.

Excessive reliance on promotional brochures is discouraged.

4b. Volume 1 contains one section, Technical Response (including Past Performance):

PAGE LIMIT: Forty (40) PAGES. Only the first 40 pages of a vendors quote will be evaluated.

Volume 1 – Technical Section – General Instructions: The Technical volume should include necessary information regarding the Vendor/Quoter’s ability to meet all requirements outlined in the solicitation. Failure to provide a Technical section in accordance with the solicitation instructions may render a quote incomplete or deficient, and ineligible for award.

i) Technical sections SHALL NOT include price or pricing information.

ii) In no case shall statements such as “we comply with the requirements of the contract/solicitation” or its equivalent be acceptable to meeting the requirements of this RFQ. The Quoter should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but shall provide specific information as to how the items they are quoting meet or exceed the Government’s requirements.

To that end, the quote shall also include sufficient detail of supporting information that clearly and concisely substantiates the validity of stated claims/capabilities.

The Government may consider the Quoter’s assertions or merely restating or paraphrasing the Governments requirements without further explanation, clarification, or context to be weaknesses, deficiencies, or, if such content is substantial, it may warrant a quote evaluation of “Unacceptable.”

iii) Technical Specifications (B.3) shall be provided for each item listed in the Purchase Description. Any response of substitution to the governments requirements shall be supported by additional comments/information using Attachments 4 – Brand name or Equal worksheets.

iv) The following shall be provided with the offer.

1) Offerors shall provide detailed explanation any Technical Exception, listed in

Attachment 3 Technical Exception Worksheet, of any exceptions to the specification, including alternate equipment proposed or a declaration of comprehensive understanding of the requirements with no exceptions taken.

2) The offeror shall submit with the offer, preliminary drawings that show the following:

3) Layout views of the proposed trailer including all equipment locations and basic dimensions verifying compliance with ALL the requirements herein.

4) Exterior front, rear, and side view with overall dimensions.

5) Estimated curb weight and Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GVWR).

6) Documented evidence of quality assurance procedures or system.

7) Offeror shall provide access to the government, customers and warranty service, as well as technical support via email, phone service, internet/web, or other method. Offeror shall provide detailed information describing their customer and warranty service access.

4c. Volume 2 – Pricing Section – General Instructions: Vendors must complete Section B Price/Cost Schedule. If a separate sheet is required to submit pricing, besides the Price/Cost/Delivery charts in Section B, the additional pricing is limited to 2 pages.

Quoter shall submit a signed SF 18,that includes a completed Section B Price/Cost Schedule, all signed amendments or acknowledgements thereof, representation of small business status under the chosen NAICS, and the GSA Source of Supply Letter as a part of the Volume 2 Pricing submission.

The price stated in the PRICE/COST SCHEDULE (B.2) is to be inclusive of all necessary items and services required to furnish the quoted items to the Government.

The Government will not pay any cost incurred in preparation and submission of this quote.

The Quoter’s price will be evaluated by the CO to determine reasonableness. A reasonable price represents an amount that a prudent person would pay in a competitive business environment.

4d. Electronic Copy: Provide one (1) electronic copy of each volume (Volumes 1 and 2) via email.

Electronic copies that are to be submitted must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format, and virus checked prior to submission.

4e. Indexing: Each volume will contain a “Table of Contents” (TOC) for that volume.

The TOC will identify major areas, paragraphs, and subparagraphs by number and title as well as by page number and volume locations. Tab indexing will be used to identify sections as appropriate. TOC and tab indexes do not count towards page limitation.

4f. Quoters may, at the discretion of the Government, be asked to provide information for clarification purposes regarding their quotes. Requests for clarification information do not constitute discussions.

4g. The Quoter shall be held responsible for the validity of all information supplied in his/her quote, including information provided by potential subcontractors. Should subsequent investigation disclose that the fact and conditions were not as stated, the quote may be rejected and receive no further consideration.

4h. If revised quotes are requested, the number of revised copies to be submitted shall be the same as those of initial quotes, unless specified otherwise by the CO.

NOTE: Quoters who fail to submit required documentation may be considered ineligible for award.