Bus_synopsis.docx

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial its prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation constitutes the only solicitation: quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82. The reference number is HSFLAR-16-Q-00031 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (FRQ) unless otherwise indicated herein. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 423110. The size standard is 1000.

The DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Located at 1300 W. Richey Ave., Artesia, New Mexico 88210 has a requirement for: Used 55-Passenger Coach Bus (2) each. These coach style buses will allow Border Patrol student trainees to perform reality inspections at commercial transportation terminals. The buses will be used as stationary training vehicle.

Mandatory Specifications:

1. Rear Restroom

1. Overhead enclosed racks (storage carry-on luggage space).

1. 55 individual passenger seat.

1. Tinted passenger windows.

1. Luggage storage below the passenger seats accessed from the exterior of the bus).

1. Please provide picture with the price quote.

1. Please see the SF1449 for additional information.

Note: To receive an award resulting from this solicitation, offerors must be registered in the system for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov. Offerors are encouraged to, and must upon request, present their representations and certifications through the SAM data base at https://www.sam.gov.

The following commercial item terms and conditions apply: Please see attached for applicable terms and conditions. To view clauses in full text, visit https://www.acquisition.gov/?q+browsefar.

Questions are to submitted NLT 4:30 p.m. MST on July 13, 2016, and all questions and responses must be in writing. Send questions and responses to filipita.dennis@dhs.gov, or mail to address: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Bldg. 4, Artesia, New Mexico 88210, or Fax: 575-748-8002.

Close date for bid: July 14, 2016 Mountain Standard Time 4:30.