QMAA-F6-180014-D_Amendment_001_SF30_07_31_2018.docx

Solicitation QMAA-F6-180014-D Amendment 001 – Continuation of Standard Form 30

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

AMENDMENT #001

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

07/31/2018

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (IF APPLICABLE)

LIGHT VEHICLES ACQUISITION

GSA/FAS/QMAAA

1800 F STREET NW; HUB 3400

WASHINGTON, DC 20405

QMAA-F6-180014-D

JULY 11, 2018

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

Offer's 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 __ONE___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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor

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

Program: 2019 Light Duty Vocational Trucks

The above referenced solicitation QMAA-F6-180014-D is amended as follows:

1) Provide Questions and Answers as submitted in response to the RFP;

2) Amend the solicitation Period of Performance to a one (1) year base period and four (4) one-month option periods;

3) Revise Section D.9 552.211-81 TIME OF SHIPMENT (FEB1996) (ALTERNATE I-FEB 1996) to adjust the shipment days After Receipt of Order (ARO) for items 95, 95B and 95C;

4) Revise GSA Federal Vehicle Standards for Standard Item: 162 – 4X2 PANEL VAN, MAINTENANCE CONVERSION, 10,000 and U LBS GVWR;

5) Revise Section D.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995);

6) Provide supplement to Attachment G2 – Schedule of Items – FCA to incorporate line item 147.1;

7) Provide supplement to Attachment G4 – Schedule of Items – GM to incorporate line items 79D.1 and 129B.1

The POC for this amendment is Dallas W. Brewer at dallas.brewer@gsa.gov (703) 605-2685. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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.

DALLAS W. BREWER

CONTRACTING OFFICER

BY ______________________________________________

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

Prescribed by GSA, FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1) PROVIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THE RFP

Q1: We are unable to obtain information to bid a significant portion of the models for the 2019MY. With that said, will we be unable to bid on these line items for the 2nd contract period or able to bid them as a new product? If not, will we be shut out of these items until a new solicitation comes out?

A1: Currently, only line items awarded with the initial contract are eligible for consideration during an option exercise. GSA can’t simply award new items to a current vendor without going through a full source-selection process. GSA is aware of a significant industry production disruption and its impact for all our programs, including Vocational. As a result of these challenges, the current period of performance is amended to a one-year base period with four (4) one-month option periods (see Amendment item #2 below). GSA will recompete this entire program next year.

Q2: Items 95B and 95C require Cargo Bodies just as items 92, 94, and 94B. Shouldn’t the number of shipment days be the same?

A2: Yes, the number of shipment days for items 95B and 95C should be the same as items 92, 94 and 94B (see Amendment item #3 below).

Q3: We are a new company. We will not have three (3) years of financial information. What do we do in this case?

A3: Absent consolidated financial statements, potential offerors may provide letters of credit with commercial financial institutions, flooring agreements through fleet groups (including access to underlying credit lines), or any other demonstration of financial responsibility to support an award of the size/scope contemplated. Please see the applicable FAR citations:

9.104-1 General standards.

To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must—

(a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a));

9.104-3 Application of standards.

(a) Ability to obtain resources. Except to the extent that a prospective contractor has sufficient resources or proposes to perform the contract by subcontracting, the contracting officer shall require acceptable evidence of the prospective contractor’s ability to obtain required resources (see 9.104-1(a), (e), and (f)). Acceptable evidence normally consists of a commitment or explicit arrangement, that will be in existence at the time of contract award, to rent, purchase, or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, other resources, or personnel. Consideration of a prime contractor’s compliance with limitations on subcontracting shall take into account the time period covered by the contract base period or quantities plus option periods or quantities, if such options are considered when evaluating offers for award.

GSA will review the information submitted with the offer and make a determination regarding "adequate" financial resources, considering the estimated value of the proposed line items.

Q4: Is the Schedule of Items the same as it is in AutoBid?

SECTION F – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

F.1 ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

If an interested Offeror has a representative make and model comparable to the models identified herein, Offerors will need to contact GSA to provide those representative makes and models per the Schedule of Items and obtain an account and password from GSA’s Systems Branch (QMDEA) at AutomotiveEDI.Partnerships@gsa.gov.

If the comparable model differs from the Government’s minimum requirements, the Offeror must identify those differences for each respective make and model on a separate electronic document as noted below. Please note that submission of representative makes and models does not ensure that they will be accepted. No alternative models will be accepted for consideration after 5:00pm Eastern July 18, 2018.

Offerors completing AutoBid data entry are instructed to consider all items listed under Minimum Requirements as items that MUST be included as standard on vehicles included as part of any offer, regardless of whether or not GSA has entered specific data for the item. Any deviations to the minimum requirement items or data provided in AutoBid must be reflected on the offeror’s Technical Exceptions worksheet.

Please note that in cases where data entered in the Schedule of Items (attachments G1-G5) differs from data reflected in AutoBid, the Schedule of Items governs the Government’s minimum requirements.

A4: AutoBid accounts are established based on the information contained in the Schedule of Items. There are times, however, when Amendments are issued to update optional equipment availability and other equipment changes after the release of the solicitation. Please make sure the vehicle you are offering reflects the requirement in AutoBid. If not, insert those exceptions on the Technical Exceptions Worksheet (TEW).

Q5: Are pictures for each item required, and if our firm is a new contractor how do we source them? OEMs have a collection of images but not exactly equipped like GSA items. Can we supply something similar?

A5: OEMs maintain photos of each model. GSA recommends requesting photographs from your firm’s suppliers and submitting at the earliest time. Please do not let this delay your proposal submission as these photographs can be provided post-award and loaded via the AutoVendor portal for successful awardees.

Q6: Per the solicitation, offerors are required to provide MPG and GPM for vehicles up to 8,500lbs GVWR AND additionally for vehicles with a GVWR between 8,500 and 10,000 lbs designed to transport primarily persons. Does this still include Items 22X and 24X? For vehicles not meeting these criteria should offerors insert “0” in these fields?

A6: For items not meeting the GVWR criteria, the only columns that are required are the Eng Displ (Ltrs), Eng Displ (Cyl), and Fuel Type (required for all items regardless of GVWR). Offerors do not have to enter "0" for MPG and GPM for items not meeting the criteria for submission of these fields (the default "blank" is sufficient).

CFR 86.1803–01 defines the specifications for vehicles required to comply with fuel economy standards set by EPA and NHTSA. Under this definition, medium-duty vehicles are defined as any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 pounds that is designed primarily for the transportation of persons. The MDPV definition does NOT include any vehicle which:

(1) Is an “incomplete truck” as defined in this subpart; or

(2) Has a seating capacity of more than 12 persons; or

(3) Is designed for more than 9 persons in seating rearward of the driver's seat; or

(4) Is equipped with an open cargo area (for example, a pick-up truck box or bed) of 72.0 inches in interior length or more. A covered box not readily accessible from the passenger compartment will be considered an open cargo area for purposes of this definition.

The 22X and 24X appear to be excluded from the requirement in accordance with exemptions (2) and (3).

Q7: When attempting to load AutoBid over the weekend we received the following message:

Attention! Please do not bookmark this page The GSA-FAS website you are trying to reach is not currently available due to System Maintenance. Please try again after some time.

We would like to extend our apologies for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your patience.

Will there be additional system maintenance in the coming weekends?

A7: Systems maintenance is scheduled for most weekends. It is not something Vehicle Purchasing controls as server maintenance affects all GSA-wide systems. Please plan accordingly and take this into consideration when choosing to work on weekends.

2) AMEND THE SOLICITATION PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TO A ONE (1) YEAR BASE PERIOD AND FOUR (4) ONE-MONTH OPTION PERIODS

From:

A.2 A-FSS-2-B (OCT 1988)

FSC GROUP: 2320

PRODUCT: TRUCKS & TRUCK TRACTORS, WHEELED

NAICS: 336112

PERIOD: Base – November 1, 2018 or date of award, whichever is later, through October 31, 2019 Option 1 – November 1, 2019, through October 31, 2020

To:

A.2 A-FSS-2-B (OCT 1988)

FSC GROUP: 2320

PRODUCT: TRUCKS & TRUCK TRACTORS, WHEELED

NAICS: 336112

PERIOD: Base – November 1, 2018 or date of award, whichever is later, through October 31, 2019 Option 1 – November 1, 2019, through November 30, 2019

3) REVISE SECTION D.9 552.211-81 TIME OF SHIPMENT (FEB 1996) (ALTERNATE I-FEB 1996) TO ADJUST THE SHIPMENT DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO) FOR ITEMS 95, 95B AND 95C

From:

D.9 552.211-81 TIME OF SHIPMENT (FEB 1996) (ALTERNATE I—FEB 1996)

**For purposes of this clause, for North American production shipment is defined as the moment a vehicle leaves the manufacturer’s production facility. For vehicles which require oceanic transport, the ship date is defined as the moment a vehicle leaves the port of debarkation.

(a) Shipment is required within 90-195 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), as defined below.

(b) Each delivery order will specify that shipment is required no later than the number of days shown above. If such order also states that "Early Shipment is Precluded," the Contractor agrees to make shipment no sooner than 90-195 calendar days after receipt of order, as defined below. Earlier shipments may result in non-acceptance of the supplies at the delivery point at the time of arrival.

**For items 73, 73C, 73D, 73E, 73F, 74,74A, 74B, 74C, 74D, 74E, 74F, 74G, 74H, 74J, 75, 75A 75B, 75E, 75F, 75G, 77, 77C, 77E, 78, 78C, 78E, 79A, 79B, 79C, 79D, 79E, 79F, 79G, 79H, and 79J, shipment is required within 90 days ARO.

**For items 82, 83, 84, 87, 88, 95, 122, 123, 124, 128, 129, 134, 141, 142, 144, 146, 147, 149, 162, 22X, 24X, 122C, 122E, 123C, 123E, 124B, 124C, 124D, 124E, 124F, 124G, 124H, 124J, 128C, 128E, 129A, 129B, 129C, 129D, 129E, 129F, 129H, 129J, 134B, 134F, 144A, 144B, 149A, 149B, 32X, 34X, 82C, 83C, 84B, 84C, 84D, 84H, 84J, 87C, 88C, 89A, 89B, 89C, 89D, 89H, 89J, 95B, and 95C shipment is required within 180 days ARO.

**For items 92, 94, 94B, 154, 159, 154B, 154H, 159A and 159H, shipment is required within 195 days ARO.

To:

D.9 552.211-81 TIME OF SHIPMENT (FEB 1996) (ALTERNATE I—FEB 1996)

**For purposes of this clause, for North American production shipment is defined as the moment a vehicle leaves the manufacturer’s production facility. For vehicles which require oceanic transport, the ship date is defined as the moment a vehicle leaves the port of debarkation.

(a) Shipment is required within 90-195 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), as defined below.

(b) Each delivery order will specify that shipment is required no later than the number of days shown above. If such order also states that "Early Shipment is Precluded," the Contractor agrees to make shipment no sooner than 90-195 calendar days after receipt of order, as defined below. Earlier shipments may result in non-acceptance of the supplies at the delivery point at the time of arrival.

**For items 73, 73C, 73D, 73E, 73F, 74,74A, 74B, 74C, 74D, 74E, 74F, 74G, 74H, 74J, 75, 75A 75B, 75E, 75F, 75G, 77, 77C, 77E, 78, 78C, 78E, 79A, 79B, 79C, 79D, 79E, 79F, 79G, 79H, and 79J, shipment is required within 90 days ARO.

**For items 82, 83, 84, 87, 88, 95, 122, 123, 124, 128, 129, 134, 141, 142, 144, 146, 147, 149, 162, 22X, 24X, 122C, 122E, 123C, 123E, 124B, 124C, 124D, 124E, 124F, 124G, 124H, 124J, 128C, 128E, 129A, 129B, 129C, 129D, 129E, 129F, 129H, 129J, 134B, 134F, 144A, 144B, 149A, 149B, 32X, 34X, 82C, 83C, 84B, 84C, 84D, 84H, 84J, 87C, 88C, 89A, 89B, 89C, 89D, 89H and 89J shipment is required within 180 days ARO.

**For items 92, 94, 94B, 95, 95B, 95C, 154, 159, 154B, 154H, 159A and 159H, shipment is required within 195 days ARO.

4) REVISE GSA FEDERAL VEHICLES STANDARDS FOR STANDARD ITEM: 162 – 4X2 PANEL VAN, MAINTENANCE CONVERSION, 10,000 and U LBS GVWR.

From:

The maintenance conversion panel van specified shall utilize a current model year cargo van and other modifications as specified.

This vehicle shall:

1. Reserved

2. Have the interior shall be equipped with adjustable shelving, a bulkhead, and ladder racks. When furnished, have rear and side cargo door windows covered on the inside with expanded or perforated metal or1/8 in wire mesh.

4. Have a rubber or vinyl removable floor cover in the cargo area

5. Have LED lighting in the cargo area

The bulkhead shall:

1. be constructed of not less than 17 gage steel with a rigid center section door and side panels, which shall be located between the driver and the cargo area

2. The door shall have openings in the upper and lower halves separated by a solid area. The openings shall be open mesh covered or perforated type

3. The door shall have a two-way handle, lockable from the driver's side, and shall be hinged to swing into the cargo area

4. Bulkhead shall be secured to the body interior with easily removable corrosion resistant fasteners

5. Provisions shall be made on cargo side of bulkhead for relocation of spare tire assembly to left or right side panel(s) or underframe.

Shelving is furnished as standard. Shelving shall:

1. not be less than 46 in high and not be less than 84 in long on street(driver) side

2. Length shall not be less than 42 in on the curb (passenger) side and shall not block the side cargo door opening

3. Shelves, bins, and drawers shall be capable of supporting a load of not less than 40 lb/sqft

4. Shelving shall not interfere with any access doors

5. Shelving shall be secured to the body interior with easily removable corrosion resistant fasteners.

To:

The maintenance conversion panel van specified shall utilize a current model year cargo van and other modifications as specified.

This vehicle shall:

1. Reserved

2. Be equipped with adjustable shelving and a bulkhead. When furnished, have rear and side cargo door windows covered on the inside with expanded or perforated metal or1/8 in wire mesh.

4. Have a rubber or vinyl removable floor cover in the cargo area

5. Have LED lighting in the cargo area

The bulkhead shall:

1. Be constructed of not less than 17 gage steel with a rigid center section door and side panels, which shall be located between the driver and the cargo area

2. The door shall have openings in the upper and lower halves separated by a solid area. The openings shall be open mesh covered or perforated type

3. The door shall have a two-way handle, lockable from the driver's side, and shall be hinged to swing into the cargo area

4. Bulkhead shall be secured to the body interior with easily removable corrosion resistant fasteners

5. Provisions shall be made on cargo side of bulkhead for relocation of spare tire assembly to left or right side panel(s) or underframe.

Shelving is furnished as standard. Shelving shall:

1. Not be less than 46 in high and not be less than 84 in long on street(driver) side

2. Length shall not be less than 42 in on the curb (passenger) side and shall not block the side cargo door opening

3. Shelves, bins, and drawers shall be capable of supporting a load of not less than 40 lb/sqft

4. Shelving shall not interfere with any access doors

5. Shelving shall be secured to the body interior with removable corrosion resistant fasteners.

(remaining language remains unchanged)

5) REVISE SECTION D.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995).

FROM:

D.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 9/30/2022, subject to additional shipment days for specific line items, optional equipment, or delivery options as awarded under the contract.

TO:

D.5 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 9/30/2020, subject to additional shipment days for specific line items, optional equipment, or delivery options as awarded under the contract.

6) PROVIDE SUPPLEMENT TO ATTACHMENT G2 – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS - FCA TO INCORPORATE LINE ITEM 147.1.

7) PROVIDE SUPPLEMENT TO ATTACHMENT G4 – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS – GM TO INCORPORATE LINE ITEMS 79D.1 AND 129B.1

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