N3319121R4010 Response to PPIs.xlsx

PPI's

transportation service contracts as defined in 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and Performance Work Statement. A technical proposal must be rated at least “ACCEPTABLE” (“A”) overall under the non-price evaluation factors to be eligible for award.

1. Does the USG have a specific preference of BRAND and COLOR? 2. “The Government will consider for award only offers of U.S.-made (or designated country end products …. ) or designated country end products ….Which designated countries? 3. If there are several types of US BRANDS currently available – then the question would be that the USG would prefer use of ONLY AMERICAN MADE, i.e. FORD, GMC, DODGE, etc.. without exception? unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for such products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation.” no offers for such products: Several AMERICAN made vehicles are purchased in the ME through dealerships at higher rates, and due to the geographical area, shipping costs are less, whereas “BUY AMERICAN” is cheaper (better support for our economy), yet shipping is > cos, and TIME consuming; < incentive; < ‘BEST VALUE’ options 4. IF the RFP is a Base + 4 Option Year contract and the contract terms does not allow a vehicle to have or be older than 3 years and/or 50,000 Km older Then the Government will expect that these vehicles will term-out and be replaced with NEWER vehicles both in age and/or usage for the remainder of the contract term? 5. Synthetic OIL vs. Traditional OIL. Synthetic Oils elongates the life of the engine; time between filters, and other maintenance. Ultimately cheaper for the USG as well. Since the vehicles are owned by the contractor, would the USG have a preference? 1. The USG does not have a specific preference of BRAND or COLOR.

2. Designated country means any of the countries in FAR 52.225-5 Trade Agreements.

3. Any brand of U.S.-made or designated country end products unless the Contracting Officer determines that there are no offers for such products or that the offers for such products are insufficient to fulfill the requirements of the solicitation.

4. Yes, the Contractor shall replace any vehicles that exceed 50,000 kilometers on the odometer reading and/or is older than three years from the manufacturer’s build date.

5. The USG does not have a preference on oil.

In regard to the RFP ( Technical proposal submission ) , if our company has no relevant experience in Djibouti leasing vehicles but we lease vehicles in Iraq, Syria, Jordon, will our technical proposal be acceptable ? The proposal will be unacceptable if it does not demonstrate experience in performing relevant vehicle transportation service contracts as defined in 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors and Performance Work Statement. A technical proposal must be rated at least “ACCEPTABLE” (“A”) overall under the non-price evaluation factors to be eligible for award. A Relevant contract must demonstrate experience in leasing and maintenance of vehicles in Djibouti for a minimum of 10 vehicles with a minimum of 3 month lease. Contract submitted for the Offeror must have been performed within the last two (2) years as of the date of the RFP. The description of the project shall clearly describe the scope of work performed and the relevancy to the Performance Work Statement of this solicitation. This contract is to have been performed by the Offeror as a prime contractor, joint venture /team/partner member, or as a subcontractor. Please do NOT submit a proposal if you do not have the relevant experience.