Amend 0003 M6740024Q0008.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the follow ing:

1. Government response to the Q&A into the Solicitation

2. Adjusted Attachment A to reflect Government's response to the questions.

3. Extend Solicitation due date to 23 February 2024 at 1600 JST All terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 23

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Feb-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M6740024Q0008

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Jan-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01-Feb-2024

CODE

MCIPAC REGIONAL CONTRACTING OFFICE

MCB CAMP S.D. BUTLER

OKINAWA 904-0100

M67400 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

M6740024Q0008

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

Q&A

QUESTION & ANSWERS FORM

FOR

M67400-24-Q-0008: BUSES

The following is a list of the potential offeror’s questions and the government’s responses

Page Section Paragraph Questions Government Answer

Please accept question due date by 26 Jan 2024 at 16:00 PM Japan Standard Time.

Question due date extended to 26 January 2024 at 1600 JST.

Page 1 8. OFFER

DUE

DATE/LOCAL

TIME

Please accept extension of offer due date by 23 Feb 2024 at 16:00 PM Japan Standard Time.

Otherwise, please accept extension of offer due date to the extent of your possible.

Due to the manufacturer’s approval process against a background of material price soaring, it would take long time to submit quotation after the influence of COVID-19.

Solicitation due date is extended to 23 Feb 2024 at 16:00 PM Japan Standard Time.

Page 39 CLIN0003: 41- 49 adult Passenger Bus;

Delivery to Iwakuni

B. VEHICLE

SPECIFICATIO

NS:

23) NAVIGATION AND BACKUP

CAMERA: Manufacturer’s standard color navigation and backup camera Please accept manufacturer’s standard on-dashboard type car navigation.

Since the domestic vehicle safety regulation for backup camera is changed on this coming May, it is impossible to install built-in type car navigation to comply with.

Manufacturer’s standard on-dashboard type car navigation is acceptable.

Page 39 CLIN0003: 41- 49 adult Passenger Bus;

Delivery to Iwakuni

B. VEHICLE

SPECIFICATIO

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28) USER IDENTIFIER: Indicator with

“IWAKUNI”

Please clarify the meaning of USER IDENTIFIER and show us picture to the extent of your possible.

Page 39 CLIN0003: 41- 49 adult Passenger Bus;

Delivery to Iwakuni

B. VEHICLE

SPECIFICATIO

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35) TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS:

Please accept technical publications without parts catalog since manufacturer does not have availability of parts catalog.

Parts catalog is not made and prepared.

This is not acceptable.

The technical publication and parts catalogue are required for our maintenance purpose.

15 Clin0002: 50- 60 adult passenger bus;delivery to Okinawa

CLIN0003: 41-

49 adult Passenger Bus;

Delivery to Iwakuni

Line 9/13 Are lap seatbelts for large bus for all passengers except driver acceptable?

3-point type seat belt with roll-up like driver seat are required for all passenger seats because these buses will run on the expressway.

17 Clin0003 Line 4 For vehicles destined for Iwakuni, the rust prevention method is different from Okinawa. If we must do the Okinawa style, there is need to ship the vehicles here and later ship to Iwakuni. This is costly and it we will need additional delivery days for this process.

Can the government accept Iwakuni style?

Iwakuni style of rust prevention is acceptable.

17 Clin0003 1 Can we ship the bus directly to Iwakuni? Yes, you can ship the bus directly to Iwakuni.

Clin0001-3 Parts catalogs are not available.

Manufactuer will support with parts search when needed. Is this acceptable?

No, it’s not acceptable.

Parts catalogue is required for maintenance purpose.

Clin0002-3 Can you accept delivery lead time of 360 days for large buses?

Please include proposed delivery schedule and lead time for Each

CLIN

in your RFQ response as stated in the Solicitation document.

Page 5,6 DELIVERY

INFORMATIO

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DELIVERY

DATE

CLIN 0003

Please accept extension of delivery due date as 240 calendar days After the Date of Contract.

Please include proposed delivery schedule and lead time for Each

CLIN

in your RFQ response as stated in the Solicitation document.

Page 39 CLIN0003:

Passenger Bus

B. VEHICLE

SPECIFICATIO

NS

25) DIGITAL CLOCK:

Please accept digital clock to be installed/built-in the front roof for the passenger seat side.

Please see following reference picture There is no setting to install digital clock on the dashboard.

Digital clock to be installed/built-in the front roof for the passenger seat side is acceptable.

Page 39 CLIN0003:

Passenger Bus

B. VEHICLE

SPECIFICATIO

NS

26) FUEL TANK:

Please accept lockable cover/door of fuel tank since there is no setting to install locking of fuel tank cap.

Please see following image.

Lockable cover/door of fuel tank is acceptable.

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Passenger Bus

B. VEHICLE

SPECIFICATIO

NS

WARNING SIGNS:

With relation to the warning signs, please allow us to re-confirm there is no demand to drink water/beverage inside of bus when operating and offerors are not required to install refrigerator under this requirement.

No refrigerator required.

Solicitation No.: M67400-24-Q-0008

Note: Late inquiries/questions may not receive a response. Questions will be posted along with the Governments response as an amendment to the solicitation after the question deadline.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 08-Feb-2024 04:00 PM to 23-Feb-2024 04:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

52.212-1 ADDENDUM FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023)

(1) The quote shall contain all requested products as the contract award will be made in aggregate. Therefore, any quote received without all products priced will be considered non-responsive.

Your quote must include the vehicle technical specification and features.

Your quote must be priced or rounded up to the nearest whole Yen. There should be no fractional cents in unit price.

(2) In addition, offerors are instructed to provide a coversheet and return it along with your quote. Your coversheet must include the following:

i. Company’s Name

ii. Address

iii. City, State, and Zip Code

iv. Name and Title of Point of Contact

v. Phone number and email

vi. Commercial And Government Entity Code (CAGE).

vii. Unique Entity ID (UEI)

viii. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (if applicable)

(3) Validation of Representations and Certifications

Reps/certs completed electronically and registered as current via SAM per 52.212-3 need not be re-submitted.

(a) In accordance with 52.212-3 offerors must identify with its offer/quote, any information regarding its representations and certifications that has changed since updated in SAM.

(b) Alternatively, a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 may be submitted.

(c) Other Representations and Certifications which may be required, but not resident in SAM such as the provision at FAR 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019).

(4) Period for acceptance of quotes.

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

(5) Correspondence.

ALL QUESTIONS must be submitted via email to Ayesha Enriquez (ayesha.enriquez.ph@usmc.mil) and cc.

Gysgt Robert Siewert (robert.siewert@usmc.mil) no later than 4:00 PM, 26 Jan 2024, Japan Standard Time (JST). The Government may or may not provide answer for questions received after the question submission due date.

If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify Ayesha Enriquez (ayesha.enriquez.ph@usmc.mil) and cc. Gysgt Robert Siewert (robert.siewert @usmc.mil) with supporting rationale.

(6) RFQ Deadline/Due:

Offerors shall submit their response to this RFQ to Ayesha Enriquez (ayesha.enriquez.ph@usmc.mil) and cc.

Gysgt Robert Siewert (robert.siewert@usmc.mil) no later than 4:00 PM, 23 Feb 2024, Japan Standard Time

(JST).

(End of provision)

ATTACHMENT A

CLIN0001: Micro Bus, Quantity: 3 Delivery: Okinawa

A. ITEM:

(1) New Micro-Bus, 33-40 adult passenger, foldable rear seats, folding type rear door, right hand drive, diesel engine driven, automatic transmission, air conditioning.

(2) Quantity: 3

Note: Vehicle/Equipment and furnished accessories shall comply with Japanese motor Vehicle Safety Standard in effect on the date of manufacture.

B. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:

(1) VEHICLE TYPE: Micro-bus; 33-40 passengers.

(2) VEHICLE MODEL: Manufacturer’s latest model

(3) PASSENGER CAPACITY: No less than 33 adult passengers seated including driver and jump seats.

(4) OVERALL LENGTH: Manufacture’s standard.

(5) OVERALL WIDTH: Manufacture’s standard.

(6) OVERALL HEIGHT:Manufacturer's Standard

(7) ENGINE: Manufacturer’s standard diesel engine

(8) TRANSMISSION: Manufacturer’s standard automatic transmission.

(9) COLOR: Marking scheme and colors (See Appendix A Specs and Photo’s)

(10) LICENSE PLATES: Not required.

(11) STEERING: Manufacturer’s standard power steering and right-hand steering wheel.

(12) BRAKES: Manufacturer’s standard to include exhaust brake system and anti-lock braking system (ABS).

(13) AIR CONDITIONER: Manufacturer’s standard heater and air cooler for all passengers.

(14) SEATS: Manufacturer’s standard fabric high-back seats and fabric low-back auxiliary seats.

Foldable rear seat. No ash tray required.

(15) SEAT COVERS: Manufacturer’s standard with vinyl cover protectant for the whole seat.

(16) SEAT BELTS: Manufacturer’s standard roll-up type or lap belt type for all passengers.

(17) BATTERY: Appropriate size/capacity for the engine.

(18) TIRES: All season radial tires to include spare tire. Balance all tires.

(19) TOOLS: Standard tools normally provided by the manufacturer.

(20) MIRRORS: Manufacturer’s standard to include power left side mirror and large size room mirror.

(21) WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER: Manufacturer’s standard to include intermittent operating system.

(22) AUDIO: Minimum AM/FM with cabin speakers.

(23) WINDOWS: Manufacture’s standard with dark window tint.

(24) MUD FLAPS: Manufacturer’s standard for front and rear wheels.

(25) SUN VISORS: Manufacturer’s standard for both sides.

(26) FLOOR MATS: Manufacturer’s standard for driver.

(27) FLOOR: Manufacturer’s standard vinyl water proof, non-slip type.

(28) DRIVE: Two-wheel-drive (4X2).

(29) ENTRANCE DOOR AREA: Manufacturer’s standard power door. Entrance steps to be non-slip and non-rusts material. Outer edge of the steps shall be protected by edge protectors. Protective panel provided on the right side of the entrance steps.

(30) BACKUP CAMERA & MONITOR: Manufacturer’s standard backup camera & color monitor.

(31) BACK UP WARNING DEVICE: Manufacturer’s standard to include back-up warning buzzer.

(32) INTERIOR WARNING SIGNS: Applied to the interior upper dash near the clock. (See AppendixA)

(33) FIRE EXTINGUISHER: All-purpose fire extinguisher shall be mounted near driver’s seat.

(34) DIGITAL CLOCK: Manufacturer’s standard digital clock above front dash board.

(35) FUEL TANK: Manufacturer’s standard no less than 100 liter tank.

(36) FUEL FILLER LID OPENER: Manufacturer’s standard located near driver.

(37) INTERIOR LIGHTS: Manufacturer’s standard interior lights, and step light connected to headlight and door switches.

(38) WARNING SIGNS: Install three warning signs. Location will be identified after award. See attached pictures in appendix one.

(39) HEADLIGHTS: Manufacturer’s standard headlights.

(40) CORNERING LAMPS (if applicable): Manufacturer’s standard.

(41) REAR WHEEL LAMPS: Manufacturer’s standard.

(42) REAR DOOR: Lockable folding type doors located rear end of bus.

(43) SPARE KEYS: One (1) without immobilizer or two (2) with immobilizer.

(44) FRONT WIDSHIELD: Black color trim under front windshield, if available.

(45) All other manufacturer’s standard items.

(46) “DO NOT PASS” SIGN: “Do not pass when lights are flashing” shall be written on the rear bumper. See picture attached picture for details.

(47) Interior warning signs as shown on picture appendix one.

(48) Rust proofing and Undercoating: Corrosion prevention is required as additional coating is used in

Okinawa due to the severe coral dust and salt air. Corrosion damage causes excessive maintenance and significantly reduces the economic service life of vehicles.

i. The contractor shall apply to each vehicle a corrosion control treatment in accordance with accepted commercial standards to include inside internal hidden panels, crevices, beams and the like. Treatment will be done with manufacturer’s standard corrosion control treatment compound.

ii. All metal surfaces shall have anticorrosive and primer applied prior to paint.

iii. Internal hidden crevices, panels and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

iv. Undersides and undercarriage shall be treated with black undercoating material. Finished material will not be tacky, sticky or smear to the touch.

v. Vehicle with visible rusts and in a dirty condition will not be accepted.

C. WARRANTY OF EXTERNAL BODY SHEETS:

1. Minimum one (1) year Manufacturer’s Standard basic whole vehicle warranty.

2. All warranty service and repair parts must be available locally in OKINAWA, Japan

3. Inspection date will be responsibility of the Contractor Company.

4. The contractor will provide transportation for warranty/service work and inspections

Name of Firm:

Address:

Telephone No.:

(*) to be inserted by contractor D. GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN SAFETY STANDARDS: The vehicle shall meets or exceeds Government of Japan’s Law, Road Vehicle Act Safety Standards and exhaust emission control requirements.

E. SUBMITTALS: Following shall be furnished for consignee by Contractor at time of vehicle delivery.

a. Warranty and Manuals:

(1) One (1) Manufacturer’s standard warranty. Standard Japanese.

(2) One (1) Operation manual. Standard Japanese

(3) One (1) Maintenance manual. Standard Japanese

(4) One (1) Parts manual. Standard Japanese Note: Parts catalog is required for maintenance purpose.

(5) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for paint in English and Japanese

(6) Engine serial number

b. Certificate:

(1) One (1) Certificate of Transfer with vehicle specs (Original). Standard Japanese.

F. INTENDED USE: The vehicle covered by this specification is intended for general administrative use by the

U.S. Government in transporting personnel/cargo. The vehicle furnished hereunder shall be delivered ready for immediate use.

CLIN0002: Passenger Bus, Quantity: 1 Delivery:Okinawa

(1) New Bus, 50-60 adult passengers, 4X2, right-hand drive, diesel engine driven.

(2) Quantity: One (1) each

Note: Vehicle/Equipment and furnished accessories shall comply with Japanese motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

B. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:

(1) VEHICLE TYPE: Regular 50-60 Adult passenger, Two-step Bus.

(2) VEHICLE MODEL: Manufacturer’s latest model

(3) OVERALL LENGTH: Minimum 10,750mm (See Appendix B )

(4) OVERALL WIDTH: Minimum 2,490mm (See Appendix B)

(5) CAPACITY: 50-60 adult passengers seated including driver

(6) SEATS:

Minimum 50 Adult passenger seats including driver Minimum 210mm leg room per passenger (See Appendix B) Minimum 810mm width 2-passenger seats (See Appendix B) Minimum 400mm aisle width (See Appendix B) All seats are high back for passenger safety Jump seat is acceptable Color of the seats shall be determined with manufacture once contract is awarded.

No ash-tray required.

No seat handle require No arm rests required

(7) SEAT COVERS: Manufacturer’s standard with vinyl cover protectant for the whole seat.

(8) DRIVER SEAT: Manufacture’s standard.

(9) PASSENGER SEAT BELTS: Manufacturer’s standard lap and shoulder for front row passengers.

Manufacture’s standard roll-up type for all other passengers. Note: 3-point type seat belt with roll-up like driver seat are required for all passenger seats because these buses will run on the expressway.

(10) DRIVER SEAT BELT: Manufacture’s standard shoulder and lap belt.

(11) ENGINE: Manufacturer’s standard diesel engine

(12) TRANSMISSION: Manufacturer’s standard

(13) COLOR & MARKINGS:

Marking scheme and colors (See Appendix B_Specs and Photo’s) Color and Marking details will be discussed with vendor after contract is awarded.

(14) LICENSE PLATES: Not required.

(15) STEERING: Manufacturer’s standard power steering and right hand steering wheel.

(16) BRAKES: Manufacturer’s standard to include anti-lock braking system (ABS).

(17) AIR CONDITIONER: Manufacturer’s standard heater and air cooler for all passengers.

(18) BATTERY: Appropriate size/capacity for the engine.

(19) TIRES: All season radial tires to include spare tire. Balance all tires.

(20) TOOLS: Standard tools normally provided by the manufacturer with stow-away cabinet.

(21) MIRRORS:

Manufacturer’s standard to include power left side mirror.

Large size cabin rear view mirror to see back of bus.

(22) FRONT WINDSHIELD: Manufacture’s standard

(23) WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHER: Manufacturer’s standard to include intermittent operating system.

(24) AUDIO: Minimum AM/FM with cabin speakers and built in microphone.

(25) WINDOWS: Manufacture’s standard darkest tint available. Filmed windows are not acceptable.

Curtains are not required.

(26) MUD FLAPS: Manufacturer’s standard for front and rear wheels.

(27) SUN VISORS: Manufacturer’s standard. Minimum drivers side sun visor.

(28) FLOOR MATS: Manufacturer’s standard for driver.

(29) FLOOR: Manufacturer’s standard water proof, non-slip type.

(30) DRIVE: Two-wheel-drive (4X2).

(31) ENTRANCE DOOR AREA:

Manufacturer’s standard power door.

Entrance steps to be non-slip and non-rusts material.

Outer edge of the steps shall be protected by edge protectors.

Protective panel provided on the right side of the entrance steps.

Install a toggle switch along with the normal push/pull lever to open/close door in front of bus.

(32) CEILING HOLDING BAR: Not required

(33) BACKUP CAMERA & MONITOR: Manufacturer’s standard backup camera & color monitor.

(34) BACK UP WARNING DEVICE: Manufacturer’s standard to include back-up warning buzzer.

(35) FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Manufacture’s standard fire extinguisher shall be mounted near driver’s seat.

(36) DIGITAL CLOCK: Manufacturer’s standard digital clock above front dash board.

(37) FUEL TANK: Manufacturer’s standard

(38) FUEL FILLER LID OPENER: Manufacturer’s standard

(39) INTERIOR LIGHTS: Manufacturer’s standard interior lights, and step light connected to headlight and door switches. Reading light for driver.

(40) DESTINATION INDICATOR:

Manufacturer’s standard digital destination indicator on the front top of bus.

Indicator must be able to be changed as required by driver.

(41) INTERIOR WARNING SIGNS: Install three warning signs. Location will be identified after award with selected vendor. (See appendix B)

(42) HEADLIGHTS: Manufacturer’s standard headlights.

(43) CORNERING LAMPS: Manufacturer’s standard.

(44) REAR WHEEL LAMPS: Manufacturer’s standard.

(45) PLASTIC BOARD: Manufacturer’s standard clear plastic board shall be installed behind driver’s seat.

(46) SUSPENSION: Manufacturer’s standard air-suspension for front & rear.

(47) AUTO GREASE: Manufacturer’s standard cartridge type.

(48) SPARE KEYS: One (1) spare keys

(49) EMERGENCY EXITS: Manufacture’s standard exit.

(50) OTHER: All other manufacturer’s standard items.

(51) Rust proofing and Undercoating: Corrosion prevention is required as additional coating is used in

Okinawa due to the severe coral dust and salt air. Corrosion damage causes excessive maintenance and significantly reduces the economic service life of vehicles.

i. The contractor shall apply to each vehicle a corrosion control treatment in accordance with accepted commercial standards to include inside internal hidden panels, crevices, beams and the like. Treatment will be done with manufacturer’s standard corrosion control treatment compound.

ii. All metal surfaces shall have anticorrosive and primer applied prior to paint.

iii. Internal hidden crevices, panels and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

iv. Undersides and undercarriage shall be treated with black undercoating material. Finished material will not be tacky, sticky or smear to the touch.

v. Vehicle with visible rusts and in a dirty condition will not be accepted.

C. WARRANTY

1. Minimum one (1) year Manufacturer’s Standard basic whole vehicle warranty.

2. All warranty service and repair parts must be available locally in OKINAWA, Japan

3. Inspection date will be responsibility of the Contractor Company.

4. The contractor will provide transportation for warranty/service work and inspections

Name of Firm:

Address:

Telephone No.:

(*) to be inserted by contractor

D. GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN SAFETY STANDARDS: The vehicle shall meets or exceeds

Government of Japan’s Law, Road Vehicle Act Safety Standards and exhaust emission control requirements.

E. SUBMITTALS: Following shall be furnished for consignee by Contractor at time of vehicle delivery.

a. Manuals and reference materials:

(1) One (1) Operation manual. Standard Japanese

(2) One (1) Maintenance manual. Standard Japanese

(3) One (1) Parts manual. Standard Japanese

(4) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for paint in Japanese

(5) Engine serial number

a. Certificate:

(1) One (1) Certificate of Transfer with vehicle specs (Original). Standard Japanese.

F. INTENDED USE: The vehicle covered by this specification is intended for general administrative use by the United States Marine Corps aboard Okinawa, Japan for the transportation of troops within and around the Installation. The vehicle furnished hereunder shall be delivered ready for immediate use.

CLIN0003: Passenger Bus, Quantity: 2 Delivery:Iwakuni

(1) New Bus, 41-49 adult passenger, 4X2, right hand drive, diesel engine driven, automatic transmission, air conditioning.

(2) Quantity: Two (2) each

Note: Vehicle/Equipment and furnished accessories shall comply with Japanese motor Vehicle Safety Standard in effect on the date of manufacture.

B. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS:

1) VEHICLE TYPE/CLASS: Current year model (new) Tour bus, 4X2, approximate 47 passenger rating, right hand drive, diesel engine driven, air conditioning

2) OVERALL LENGTH: No less than 11,990 mm

3) EXTERIOR COLOR: Manufacture’s standard gloss white color

4) RUST PROOFING AND UNDERCOATINGS: Manufacture’s standard Note: Iwakuni style of rust prevention is acceptable.

5) PASSENGER CAPACITY: Approximate 47 adult passenger rating including driver (45 adult passenger seats+

1 driver or 45 adult passenger seats+ 1 driver+ 1 tour conductor/backup driver)

6) SAFETY AND EMMISSION CONTROL STANDDARDS: Must comply with Japanese motor Vehicle

Safety and exhaust emission control standards in effect on the date of manufacture

7) ENGINE: Manufacturer’s standard diesel engine with minimum 360 Pferdestarke (PS)

8) TRANSMISSION: Automatic

9) WIPERS: Intermittent wipers minimum for the front (windshield)

10) AIR CONDITIONER: Manufacturer’s standard auto air conditioner

11) TIRES: Manufacturer’s standard normal radial tires, plus seven (7) studless tires (winter tires) on steel rims

12) SPARE TIRE: Required, with tools including a wheel wrench, wheel wrench bars, a jack-up tool and jack-up tool bars

13) SEAT BELTS: 3-point seat belts for all passenger seats and 3-point seat belt for driver’s seat. Note: 3-point type seat belt with roll-up like driver seat are required for all passenger seats because these buses will run on the expressway.

14) BRAKES: Manufacturer’s standard with retarder

15) SEATS: Manufacturer’s standard seats and seat arrangement (45 adult passenger seats+ 1 driver or 45 adult passenger seats+ 1 driver+ 1 tour conductor/backup driver). Seat material shall be fabric for the bottom (buttocks) & back portion of seat. Manufacturer’s standard seat color.

16) DRIVER’S SEAT: Manufacturer’s standard high grade fabric seat with head rest

17) TRUNK ROOM: Manufacturer’s standard with no less than 8.0 cubic meter size with sliding luggage carrier for each trunk room, lockable swing lids and trunk room lights. Lid open warning pilot lamp on driver’s console

18) MIRRORS: Manufacturer’s standard to include heat and auto adjuster mirrors and left auto stow-able and left side under mirror

19) AUDIO: Manufacturer’s standard audio system

20) WINDOWS: Manufacturer’s standard tinted windows with curtain. Front window, driver’s right side window and front door windows can be clear windows (standard color). Driver side window with heater

21) FLOOR: Manufacturer’s standard with water proof and non-slip type

22) ENTRANCE DOOR: Manufacturer’s standard swing door with tinted heater glass

23) NAVIGATION AND BACKUP CAMERA: Manufacturer’s standard color navigation and backup camera

Note: Manufacturer’s standard on-dashboard type car navigation is acceptable.

24) WARNING DEVICES: Manufacturer’s standard to include back-up warning buzzer

25) DIGITAL CLOCK: Manufacturer’s standard digital clock above front dash board. Note: Digital clock to be installed/built-in the front roof for the passenger seat side is acceptable.

26) FUEL TANK: Manufacturer’s standard no less than 400 liter tank/tanks with lockable tank cap covers with identical keys to include spare keys. Note: Lockable cover/door of fuel tank is acceptable.

27) LIGHTINGS: Manufacturer’s standard interior and exterior lightings to include engine room. Auto headlight system

28) USER IDENTIFIER: Indicator with “IWAKUNI” ( as pictured in the image below)

WARNING SIGNS: Warning signs inside bus as follows: Above front dash board and rear seat – “NO SMOKING/NO EATING/NO DRINKING”. On emergency exit door - “In case of EMERGENCY (red), pull open this cover, turn the HANDLE (red) anti-clockwise to the level position, and push open the door.” Other warning signs shall be installed as needed.

29) SUSPENSION: Manufacturer’s standard air-suspension for front & rear

30) AUDO GREASE: Manufacturer’s standard cartridge type

31) FLOOR MATS: Manufacturer’s standard for driver

32) FIRE EXTINGUISHER: Manufacturer’s standard 1.8 kg all-type fire extinguisher shall be mounted near driver’s seat.

33) TRIANGLE REFLECTOR: One (1)

34) WARRANTY: Manufacturer’s standard; All warranty service and repair parts must be available locally in Iwakuni, Japan

35) TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS: Manuals: Text or CD-ROM (Japanese or English) will be delivered at time of delivery with each vehicle

a. One (1) Manufacturer’s standard warranty

b. One (1) Operation manual

c. One (1) Maintenance manual

d. One (1) Parts manual

e. One (1) Repair manual

f. One (1) Certificate of Transfer with vehicle specs (Original)

g. Engine serial number must be provided thirty (30) days before delivery

Note: The technical publication and parts catalog are required for maintenance purposes.

“DO NOT PASS” SIGN: “Do not pass when lights are flashing” shall be written on the rear bumper. See picture in Appendix C for details.

Interior warning signs as shown on picture Appendix C.

Rust proofing and Undercoating: Standard will be the same as Okinawa as additional coating is used due to the severe coral dust and salt air. Corrosion damage causes excessive maintenance and significantly reduces the economic service life of vehicles. Note: Okinawa method of rustproofing is preferred; however Iwakuni style of rust prevention is acceptable.

i. The contractor shall apply to each vehicle a corrosion control treatment in accordance with accepted commercial standards to include inside internal hidden panels, crevices, beams and the like. Treatment will be done with manufacturer’s standard corrosion control treatment compound.

ii. All metal surfaces shall have anticorrosive and primer applied prior to paint.

iii. Internal hidden crevices, panels and beams will be treated with anti-corrosion material.

iv. Undersides and undercarriage shall be treated with black undercoating material. Finished material will not be tacky, sticky or smear to the touch.

Vehicle with visible rusts and in a dirty condition will not be accepted.

C. WARRANTY OF EXTERNAL BODY SHEETS:

1. Minimum one (1) year Manufacturer’s Standard basic whole vehicle warranty.

2. All warranty service and repair parts must be available locally in IWAKUNI, Japan

3. Inspection date will be responsibility of the Contractor Company.

4. The contractor will provide transportation for warranty/service work and inspections

Name of Firm:

Address:

Telephone No.: (*) to be inserted by contractor

D. GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN SAFETY STANDARDS: The vehicle shall meets or exceeds Government of Japan’s Law, Road Vehicle Act Safety Standards and exhaust emission control requirements.

E. SUBMITTALS: Following shall be furnished for consignee by Contractor at time of vehicle delivery.

a. Warranty and Manuals:

(1) One (1) Manufacturer’s standard warranty. Standard Japanese.

(2) One (1) Operation manual. Standard Japanese

(3) One (1) Maintenance manual. Standard Japanese

(4) One (1) Parts manual. Standard Japanese

(5) Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for paint in English and Japanese

(6) Engine serial number

b. Certificate:

(1) One (1) Certificate of Transfer with vehicle specs (Original). Standard Japanese.

F. INTENDED USE: The vehicle covered by this specification is intended for general administrative use by the U.S. Government in transporting personnel/cargo. The vehicle furnished hereunder shall be delivered ready for immediate use.

Appendices Appendix A (CLIN 0001: Microbus)

PAINT & LOGO SCHEME: See Pictures Below Letter A:

Base Color: Light Blue (or similar).

The base color will start at the lower edge of the windows.

The base color will end parallel to the top of the vehicle tires (not the wheel well).

Letter C:

Center Line: Green (Serial Number: BUS-6073 in reference to Japanese Bus Color Chart) The center line will be 15cm wide.

The center line will wrap the bus beginning at the driver side door edge and ending at the passenger side door edge. (see side and rear pictures) Letter D:

Words: “The Green Line” Front: (see front view picture)

(1) Lettering color will be white, reflective, and weather resistant

(2) Font: Georgia

(3) Size: Determined by available space

(4) Placement: The Green Line lettering will be sized to fill the area between the lower edge of the windows and the top of the center green line with not more than 7cm clearance at either the top or bottom.

Sides: (see side view pictures)

(1) Lettering color will be white, reflective, and weather resistant

(2) Font: Georgia

(3) Size: Determined by available space

(4) Placement:

(a) The left side (passenger door side) of the bus will be used to set placement area.

(b) Horizontally: Lettering will be sized and placed symmetrical centered horizontally between the passenger door and rear of vehicle. The right side (driver’s side) of the bus will have letters placed at the same location as the left side of the bus equal distance from the rear of the bus.

(c) Vertically: Lettering will be sized and centered vertically to fill the area between the lower edge of the windows and the top of the center green line with not more than 7cm clearance at either the top or bottom.

Letter E:

Back: (see back picture)

(1) Words: “DO NOT PASS WHEN LIGHTS ARE FLASHING”

(2) Font: Georgia

(3) Lettering color will be white, reflective, and weather resistant

(4) Size: No less than 15cm tall and or visible from 15m distance.

(5) Placement: Above bumper and on the lower portion of the rear body panel. Below the center line.

Letter F: (see side pictures) USMC Official Seal Placement

(1) Left side (passenger side): Seal is placed 32cm to the left of the word “The” in “The Green Line”

(2) Right side (driver side): Seal is placed 32cm to the right of the word “Line” in “The Green Line”

Size: Diameter of seal is equal to the height of the lettering of “The Green Line” Letter G: (see rear picture)

Logo will be Blue, Green, reflective, weather resistant material The logo consists of four ½ ovals placed along a slanted line. From the left, ½ oval (top left) is

Green. The second ½ oval (top middle) is Blue. The third ½ oval (bottom center) is Green. The fourth ½ oval (bottom right) is Blue.

½ oval shapes will slightly overlap to form the shape (see picture letter G) The entire shape is outlined in Blue The letters “TGL” are placed with the ‘G’ centered on the far right edge of the shape.

(1) Lettering will be white, reflective, and from weather resistant materials.

Letter H: (see front picture)

Words “U.S. MARINES” Font: Georgia Lettering color will be white, reflective, and weather resistant Size: Determined by available space Placement:

(1) Horizontal: Lettering will be placed centered horizontally on the front of the bus

(2) Vertical: Lettering will be sized to fit equal distance from the top and bottom with no more than 7cm from the top and bottom (see front picture H for example).

Appendix B (CLIN 0002: 50-60 Passenger Bus) PAINT & LOGO SCHEME: See Pictures Below

Letter A:

• Base Color: Light Blue Light Blue or similar.

• The base color will start at the lower edge of the windows.

• The base color will end parallel to the top of the vehicle tires (not the wheel well).

Letter C:

• Center Line: Green (Serial Number: BUS-6073 in reference to Japanese Bus Color Chart)

• The center line will be 15cm wide.

• The center line will wrap both sides and the rear of the bus. (see side and rear pictures)

• The lower portion of the center line will be set to the level of the top of the tire (not the wheel well).

Letter D:

• Words: “The Green Line”

• Front: (see front view picture)

(1) Lettering color will be white, reflective, and weather resistant

(2) Font: Georgia

(3) Size: Determined by available space

(4) Placement: The Green Line lettering will be centered below the windshield. (see picture)

• Sides: (see side view pictures)

(1) Lettering color will be white, reflective, and weather resistant

(2) Font: Georgia

(3) Size: Determined by available space

(4) Placement:

(a) The left side (passenger door side) of the bus will be used to set placement area.

(b) Horizontally: Lettering will be sized and placed symmetrical centered horizontally between the passenger door and rear of vehicle. The right side (driver’s side) of the bus will have letters placed at the same location as the left side of the bus equal distance from the rear of the bus.

(c) Vertically: Lettering will be sized and centered vertically to fill the area between the lower edge of the windows and the top of the center green line with not more than 7cm clearance at either the top or bottom.

• Letter E:

Back: (see back picture)

(1) Words: “DO NOT PASS WHEN LIGHTS ARE FLASHING”

(2) Font: Georgia

(3) Lettering color will be white, reflective, and weather resistant

(4) Size: No less than 15cm tall and or visible from 15m distance.

(5) Placement: Centered on the rear bumper.

Letter F: (see side pictures)

• USMC Official Seal

• Placement

(1) Left side (passenger side): Seal is placed 32cm to the left of the word “The” in “The Green Line”

(2) Right side (driver side): Seal is placed 32cm to the right of the word “Line” in “The Green Line”

• Size: Diameter of seal is equal to the height of the lettering of “The Green Line”

Letter G: (see rear picture)

• Logo will be Blue, Green, reflective, weather resistant material

• The logo consists of four ½ ovals placed along a slanted line. From the left, ½ oval (top left) is Green. The second ½ oval (top middle) is Blue. The third ½ oval (bottom center) is Green. The fourth ½ oval (bottom right) is Blue.

• ½ oval shapes will slightly overlap to form the shape (see picture letter G)

• The entire shape is outlined in Blue

• The letters “TGL” are placed with the ‘G’ centered on the far right edge of the shape.

(1) Lettering will be white, reflective, and from weather resistant materials.

Letter H: (see front picture)

• Words “U.S. MARINES”

• Font: Georgia

• Lettering color will be white, reflective, and weather resistant

• Size: Determined by available space

• Placement:

(1) Horizontal: Lettering will be placed centered horizontally on the front of the bus

(2) Vertical: Lettering will be sized to fit equal distance from the top and bottom with no more than 7cm from the top and bottom (see front picture H for example)

APPENDIX C (CLIN 0003: 41-49 Passenger Bus) PAINT & LOGO SCHEME: See Pictures Below

Letter E:

Back: (see back picture)

(1) Words: “DO NOT PASS WHEN LIGHTS ARE FLASHING”

(2) Font: Georgia

(3) Lettering color will be black, reflective, and weather resistant

(4) Size: No less than 15cm tall and or visible from 15m distance.

(5) Placement: Above bumper and on the lower portion of the rear body panel. It is determined by available space

Letter F: (see side pictures)

USMC Official Seal

Placement

(1) Left side (passenger side): Seal is placed to available space on the above of front tire house

(2) Right side (driver side): Seal is placed to available space on the above of front tire house

Size: Diameter of seal is determined by available space

Letter H: (see front picture)

Words “U.S. MARINES”

Font: Georgia

Lettering color will be white or black depending on the background body color, reflective, and weather resistant

Size: Determined by available space

Placement:

(1) Horizontal: Lettering will be placed centered horizontally on the front of the bus

(2) Vertical: Lettering will be sized to fit equal distance from the top and bottom with no more than 7cm from the top and bottom (see front picture H for example).

(End of Summary of Changes)