04_QA_FA520922Q0056_PreCon.pdf

Question & Answer As of 01 Sep 2022

Solicitation No. FA520922Q0056

LEASE OF TWO (2) – 6 to 9 PASSENGER VAN or SIMILAR FOR 730 AMS DET 2 at PAYA LEBAR

SINGAPORE.

No. 1

Area: Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Reference: SF 1449, Page 3, Note 4

Question: How can we (offeror) estimate the cost of fuel as stated in Note 4?

Answer: Note 4 reads as follows; “Submit offers in US dollar in whole numbers only, no fractions less than one (1) cent. Price shall include all costs for fuel, maintenance, repairs, insurance, registration, base access, fees, taxes, and any other applicable expenses for this contract.”

The fuel cost is the initial filling of the tank and the U.S. Government is responsible for ongoing fuel costs for the duration the contract.

No. 2

Area: Representations, Certification, & Other Statements Reference: SF 1449, Pages 29 through 30 of 50, FAR 52.204-24

Question: Are the navigation systems and recording cameras equipped to the vehicle applicable to this clause?

Answer: Recording devises are not allowed on base. Vehicles with cameras mounted in the window will either have to be turned off or removed completely.

Refer to paragraph (b) Prohibition (page 29) for detail on what is prohibited. As this is a requirement for vehicle lease, equipment to the vehicle should not fit the description listed but please review the clause carefully and fill out accordingly.

Also, refer to the first paragraph (page 29) before paragraph (a) in the provision at FAR 52.204-24.

The offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at FAR 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

No. 3

Area: Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters Reference: SF 1449, Page 46 of 50, Part I (c)

Question: Can we provide the COE that is attached with the vehicle registration?

Answer: Yes, as long we can confirm the COE.

No. 4

Area: Vehicle Specification Reference: SOW Appendix 1, Page 5 of 6, 2.c. Overall Width

Question: Can we provide a vehicle with an overall width that is 1,694mm, 1mm less than the specification listed?

Answer: The specification must meet the requirement. If we allow some flexibilities in the SOW, we may issue an amendment prior to the offer due date.

No. 5

Reference: SOW Appendix 1, Page 5 of 6, 2.g. Seating

Question: Can we provide vehicles with seating that are made with other materials?

Answer: Other materials are permitted such as leather. We will make an amendment to the SOW and

Appendix accordingly. However, please note that the Government is looking for basic features and not for any special add-ons and/or high-end material for the vehicle.

No. 6

Reference: SOW Appendix 1, Page 5 through 6 of 6

Question: Can the offeror provide hybrid vehicles or diesel vehicles?

Answer: As long as the offeror’s vehicle specification match the Government’s requirement listed in the solicitation and the SOW, offerors may provide gasoline, diesel and hybrid vehicles. Please note that the Government is looking for basic features and not for any special add-ons and/or high-end material for the vehicle.

No. 7

Reference: SOW Appendix 1, Page 5 through 6 of 6

Question: Can the offeror provide vehicles with dual power seats?

Answer: As long as the offeror’s vehicle specification match the Government’s requirement listed in the solicitation and the SOW, offerors may provide vehicles with dual power seats. Please note that the Government is looking for basic features and not for any special add-ons and/or high-end material for the vehicle.