SOURCES SOUGHT HAV TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.pdf

Version – July 2015

SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

INTRODUCTION

The 409th Contracting Support Brigade RCO Benelux is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for short term lease of heavy armored vehicle (HAV). The intention is to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET

RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

(IN FULL OR IN PART) OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION, and multiple awards MAY be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

DISCLAIMER

“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS

IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES

NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A

COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE

NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO

AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS

ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO

THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. RESPONSES

WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO

THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR RFP. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF

POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMMATION PERTAINING TO THIS REQUIREMENT.”

PROGRAM BACKGROUND AND REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

The 409th Contracting Support Brigade, RCO Benelux, is designated as the contracting authority. The vendor should provide the following:

The type of vehicle(s) shall be a limousine (Sedan) or mid-size crossover (SUV), four door and shall meet the protection class of BR 6+ according to Explosive Resistant Vehicle (ERV) 2010. The HAV shall be rented without a driver.

The HAV must be less than five (5) years old and show less than 100,000km on the speedometer, whichever comes first.

The rental company will certify that the HAVs meet BR6+ classification at a minimum.

The rental company shall perform all required maintenance/services and provide all fluids (oil, antifreeze, etc.) necessary for the vehicle to run properly.

The rental company shall provide spare tires (if needed) and shall provide a replacement vehicle(s) if the vehicle(s) being used are nonfunctional or have any type of issues that affect the DVSE mission.

The vehicle(s) shall be ready for inspection by the DVSE drivers before being accepted.

The estimated quantity is from 1 to 4 vehicles per event. DVSE will order the HAV(s) 7 at least calendar days before the pickup date. In case of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, DVSE will order the HAV(s) at the latest 72 hours before pickup time.

The rental vehicle(s) shall be available with a full tank of gas at the time of pickup.

DVSE will ensure that the vehicle’s gas tank is full prior to its return to the rental company.

DVSE personnel will pick up and drop off the vehicle(s) from the rental company when needed, provided the pickup location is within a 250km radius from USAG Brussels - Leuvensesteenweg 13,1930 Zaventem (BELGIUM).

Vehicle(s) shall meet European specifications. The vehicle(s) must be able to be driven legally within the European Union.

All vehicles shall be free of logo and advertising.

Additional Vehicle Description and technical specifications are listed below and must meet the following criteria or have similar criteria depending on vehicle(s) brand and model available for renting.

Vehicle Description

Limousine/Sedan/SUV four (4) door Exterior color of vehicle: Black/Dark in Color Day of first registration shall not exceed more than 24 months Speedometer reading shall be less than 100,000 km Transmission: automatic nine (9) gear transmission Fuel: gasoline Required maintenance shall be provided by rental/leasing company

Protection class of armored vehicle shall be at least BR6+ according to Bullet Resistant Vehicle (BRV) 2009.

Technical Specifications:

Armored floor Light –alloy wheels Tire pressure indicator Alarm System Model Designation deletion Automatic soft-close function for all doors Sun blinds for Front and Back window Floor mats Internal/external rear-view mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle Comfort seats. Electric adjustable on front and rear seats Lumbar support on front seats Seat heating on front and rear seats Automatic air conditioning (6-Zone control) Extended rear air condition Ambient light Park distance control (PDC) Speedometer with kilometer reading Navigation system professional Hot climate version Automatic door lock when driving away Communication system with removable beacon light Tear-gas sensors Fire extinguishing system Emergency exit through windscreen Retracting windows front and rear Intercom System Additional Fresh air system Backup camera Automatic operation (open and close) of tailgate Reading lights at rear seats Warning triangle Lane change warning LED for lights Adaptive LED headlight Surround view Connectivity, Bluetooth and USB devices Daytime lights front and rear active Daytime driving lights selectable Language version: English On-board documentation: English language

Preferred:

Massage function in backrest of rear seats Active seat ventilation on front and rear seats Rear Seat entertainment experience Sound system interface for smartphones Connectivity for Apps TV Function Cool box Concealed front and rear flashing blue lights with sirens or capability for portable sirens

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the above mentioned, please provide the following information: 1) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization;

and 2) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort.

The Government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to: 1) provide requirement consistent, in scope and scale, with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 532111 with a Small Business Size Standard of $47 million. The Product Service Code is W023. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION DETAILS

The estimated period of performance of the BPA is five (5) years (2024-2029).

The BPA is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price (FPP).

All questions must be submitted to the contracting personnel identified below. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

All responses under this Sources Sought must be e-mailed to:

alessandra.gargiulo.ln@army.mil

AND

amy.l.russell10.civ@army.mil

This documentation must address at a minimum the following items:

1.) What are the cancellation terms of your company?

2.) Does your company accept credit card as form of payment?

3.) What type of vehicles does your company offer?

No phone calls will be accepted.

The deadline for response to this request is no later than 14:00 CET, 22 July 2024.