GSA_QMAE-BD-160001-D_0003_Signed_SF30_11_01_2016.pdf

Offers 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 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 your 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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

CHECK ONE 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)

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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Eric VanderVeen

QMAE-BD-160001-D

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10/11/2016

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U.S. General Services Administration, FAS Medium and Heavy Vehicles (QMAAB) 1800 F St, NW, Floor 3 Washington, DC 20405

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Solicitation Number: QMAE-BD-160001-D; 2017 Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks/Wreckers & Carriers Program The purpose of amendment 0003 is to make the following changes to solicitation QMAE-BD-140002-D as follows:

1) Extend AutoBid close date and proposal due date

2) Revise period of performance

3) Provide Questions and Answers (Q&As)

4) Provide revised technical specifications All changes are indicated by red font and a black line in the right handed margin. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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ERIC VANDERVEEN

Digitally signed by ERIC VANDERVEEN DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=General Services Administration, cn=ERIC VANDERVEEN, 0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.1=47001000929575 Date: 2016.11.01 18:12:51 -04'00'

Solicitation QMAE-BD-160001-D Amendment 0003 – Continuation of Standard Form 30

This amendment is issued to:

1) Extend the AutoBid close date and Proposal due date

a. AutoBid close date has been extended From: Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern To: Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern

b. Proposal due date has been extended From: Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern To: Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern

c. Changes apply to the following sections of the solicitation:

i. See additional pages of this amendment- Pages 5, 72, and 79 of the solicitation

ii. See Attachment 2 - Proposal Checklist- Revised

iii. See Attachment 3 - SF1449- Revised

2) Revise period of performance

a. See additional pages of this amendment- Page 6 of the solicitation

3) Provide Questions and Answers (Q&As)

b. See additional pages of this amendment

4) Provide revised technical specifications

c. See Attachment 6 - Federal Standards 794AJ and 807Y- Revised

SOLICITATION QMAE-BD-160001-D

SECTION A – SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR STANDARD FORM 1449

Hard copy proposals will not be accepted. Offerors shall submit electronic versions of proposals to the following address:

ontheroad@gsa.gov with a carbon copy to eric.vanderveen@gsa.gov.

Electronic copies of proposals are due Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

AutoBid will close Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

Please review 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2015) as referenced in Attachment 1 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (IBR), for information regarding timely electronic proposal submission information:

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

Complete electronic file formatting instructions are located in Section L.

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

FSC GROUP: 2320

PRODUCT: TRUCKS & TRUCK TRACTORS, WHEELED

NAICS: 336120 and 336211

PERIOD: Estimated Base Period of Performance – March 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018 Estimated Option Period I, if exercised – March 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019 Estimated Option Period II, if exercised – March 1, 2019 – February 29, 2020

A.3 CP-FSS-3 NOTICE: REQUESTS FOR EXPLANATION OR INFORMATION

(MAR 1996)

Oral or written requests for explanation or information regarding this solicitation should be directed to:

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Medium and Heavy Vehicles Branch (QMAAB) ontheroad@gsa.gov with a carbon copy to eric.vanderveen@gsa.gov .

A.4 CP-FSS-4-A SOLICITATION COPIES (MAR 1996)

In order to conduct this procurement most effectively and at the lowest costs, all information – including the solicitation, solicitation amendments, and any comments – will be posted only via the Internet at: http://www.fbo.gov.

A.5 A-FSS-12-A PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS (MAR 1996)

Paragraph (c) of the provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, is revised to read as follows: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 days from the date specified for receipt of offers within which offer may be accepted.

ELECTRONIC COPIES OF PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2:00 PM

Eastern on Thursday, November 17, 2016, AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

ontheroad@gsa.gov with a carbon copy to eric.vanderveen@gsa.gov

Pricing must also be submitted via AUTOBID no later than 2:00 PM Eastern on Thursday, November 17, 2016.

3. PROPOSAL PREPARATION

(a) Read the entire solicitation document prior to preparation of your offer. This solicitation contains a checklist outlining the elements required for an offer to be considered complete. Offerors shall complete the checklist and submit it with their proposal. Incomplete offers may be rejected without further consideration.

(b) All offers shall be compiled and submitted as one (1) electronic version. Offerors should retain a copy for their reference. Electronic proposals should be emailed as three distinct .zip files containing all required proposal documents in the format prescribed in subsection (g) on page 68. Proposal documents should not be submitted individually.

(c) The Offeror is required to provide electronic versions of signed versions of the SF1449 and other proposal documents.

(d) The Offeror is advised that it’s technical and price proposals, if accepted by the Government, will form binding parts of the contract that results from this solicitation along with any additional requirements and solicitation clauses set forth in the RFP.

Therefore, care must be taken to properly address the requirements set forth in the RFP.

(e) These instructions set forth requirements for preparation and submission of proposals and to establish format and specific content of each offer. This is to assure completeness and suitableness for both evaluation purposes and the cohesiveness of the resulting contract. Be sure that the proposal explains how your firm will fully satisfy all of the performance requirements of the intended contract.

(f) To aid in the evaluation of proposals, each proposal shall be clearly and concisely presented in electronic format to the email addresses specified in the RFP. Include all information required by this solicitation, with pages numbered and logically assembled.

Each proposal shall identify the name of the contractor, date of submission, solicitation number and other details as may be required.

(g) All proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be arranged and clearly marked: Volume 1 – Administrative Requirements; Volume 2 – Technical Proposal; and Volume 3 – Price Proposal. Each proposal should be submitted as three (3) separate .zip files and labeled precisely as:

Proposed pricing shall include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties per FAR 52.229-3, inclusive of Federal Excise taxes for applicable contract line items. Pricing assumptions, if any, should be clearly articulated in this volume.

TAB A – AutoBid Printout

AutoBid - Offerors are required to submit their pricing information for the base contract period in GSA’s AutoBid. Prospective offerors are required to obtain a user name and password for GSA’s secure on-line proposal application (AutoBid). User name and password may be obtained by submitting the solicitation number, company’s name, DUNS number, address, business size, user's name, telephone number, fax, email and proposed make and models to automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov. Account information will be provided within ten (10) business days of request. All offerors are required to input its proposed prices into AutoBid by 2:00 PM Eastern no later than Thursday, November 17, 2016. Also, offerors’ AutoBid printout should be saved as a .pdf document and submitted as Volume 3.

(d) ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

Hard copy proposals will not be accepted. One (1) version of an electronic copy of Volumes 1, 2 and 3 shall be submitted to the email addresses provided as a .zip file using Microsoft Office 2010 or Adobe Acrobat 9.4 or later. Volume 3 will be the electronic copy of the offeror’s proposed pricing printout from AutoBid.

L.2 L-FSS-490 UNSOLICITED SAMPLES, DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE, OR

BRAND NAME REFERENCES (APR 1984)

When procurement is effected under specifications or Federal Standards (other than "brand name or equal") and the Government does not specifically request bid samples, descriptive literature, or references to brand names, models, or part numbers as an integral part of the bid, and the bid is accompanied by any of those materials, the materials will be disregarded, unless it is clear from the bid or accompanying papers that it was the bidders' intention to qualify the bid.

L.3 CI-FSS-002 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS—ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

(MAR 1996)

Offerors are requested to submit a signed electronic copy of the SF1449 together with all addenda and attachments complete in every respect with the exception of oversized blueprints, drawings, or similar documents attached to the solicitation. Oversized blueprints, drawings, or similar documents are not required to be duplicated for the purpose of submitting a duplicate copy of the offer to GSA.

L.4 L-FSS-59 AWARD (APR 1984)

Questions and Answers for QMAE-BD-160001-D

1. Did GSA pull any configurations from the bid? We noticed that the 825v tractor was not on the list in Auto Bid.

Answer: Item 825V is not a configuration for this solicitation.

2. In the past we were given a report of the “option analysis”. I didn’t not see it in the solicitation or did I miss it?

Answer: The option analysis was posted via Amendment 0001 as Attachment 19.

3. In looking through the Solicitation and AutoVendor I don’t see Item #825V…. Please advise.

Answer: Please see GSA’s response under Question 1.

4. With regard to the requirement below for proof of filing of a VETS 100A Report, please confirm the name of the report has been updated to VETS-4212 and the latest filing is acceptable (in lieu of 2013).

Answer: Please see Amendment 0002 posted on the solicitation that addresses the VETS-4212 report. The VETS-4212 report replaces the VETS 100A report.

5. I have a question regarding period of performance. Solicitation states “base period of performance is March 1st 2016 to Feb 28, 2017…….is that correct?

Answer: No, the period of performance should be as follows:

Estimated Base Period of Performance – March 1, 2017 – February 28, 2018 Estimated Option Period I, if exercised – March 1, 2018 – February 28, 2019 Estimated Option Period II, if exercised – March 1, 2019 – February 29, 2020

Amendment 0003 revises the language on page 6 under Section A.2 of the solicitation to reflect the correct period of performance(s).

6. 972 Wrecker/Carrier doesn’t show the jump start post like all other specs

Answer: The remote jump start poles were purposely left off the items 971, 972, and 978 since these items are typically a class 5 truck and are not always available on that size of chassis.

7. 978 Wrecker/Carrier missing jump start post like all other specs

Answer: The remote jump start poles were purposely left off the items 971, 972, and 978 since these items are typically a class 5 truck and are not always available on that size of chassis.

8. We are proposing the attached as DBCH for dump trucks. We would like some clarification as to whether this meets FSA requirements. Reading the FSA we are unsure and look for your guidance.

Answer: The link below is for the Aero Industries Claw which matches the requirement for option DBCH. The goal is to hold the back of the tarp in place so that wind pressure will not raise the rear and allow for rocks to be blown off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCwNLsjC2Tk

9. When determining delivery days based on options with additional time retirements, is the final calculated delivery date a combination of 1) multiple options additional time or is it

2) the one longest lead time option? For example,

1) Customer orders GSA unit 434 with SRP and ATR2

2) SRP has additional time of 14 days and ATR2 has additional time of 30 days

3) Will the additional time to deliver shown to the customer be

a. 44 days (combination of 30 and 14)

b. 30 days (the longest lead time option – ATR2)

Answer: The system uses the longest time and adds that to the base time. Since 30 days is the longest time it will take 30 days and add it to the base, disregarding the 14 days. Regarding ATR2, the system does not consider the situational logic that these combinations create. 30 days is not enough time for ATR2 and adding more time to ATR2 should be taken into account since SRP is typically ordered with it.

10. “Minimum Requirements” tab is showing both air cleaner service indicators: In most cases the standard is located in the engine compartment and the request for location in the driver’s area is used as one of the option requests. This discrepancy can be found on Items 815 Cab & Chassis, 844 Dump, 845 Dump.

Answer: The in cab air filter monitor has been requested on 100% of the orders for these three (3) items so the option ASI was changed to standard.

11. Item 712 & 714 Cab & Chassis, 543 Dump, 544 Dump, 742 Dump, 745 Dump, 581 Ref Van, 583 Ref Van, 732 Stake, 520 Tractors, 563 Maintenance, 573 Van Option list for Engines is missing the description field for YD3C

Answer: Comment block has been enabled in the system.

12. Item 644 Dump Option list for Engines is missing the description field for YD46

Answer: Comment block has been enabled in the system.

13. Since my company has no Federal Contracts this year would we begin reporting VETS100 next year?

Answer: Yes, you would report for FY17. However, the VETS-100A report is now the VETS-4212 report (see Amendment 0002 posted on the solicitation). Entering into a covered Federal contract or subcontract during a given calendar year establishes the requirement to file a VETS-4212 Report during the following calendar year. The annual report must be filed no later than September 30. For more information, please visit: https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm.

14. Our dump body supplier for option DBS8 (items 543, 744, & 745) has quoted dump bodies with nitrated hoist cylinders. The Fed Std (3.1.3 K) calls for all hoist cylinders to be chrome plated. Will GSA accept the nitrated cylinders?

Answer: Since the nitride hardening process is more environmentally friendly than chrome plating, GSA will allow this alternative for all hydraulic cylinders and revised Attachment 6 - Federal Standards 794AJ and 807Y accordingly. The changes are indicated by red font and a black line in the right handed margin on pages 13, 38, 41, 42, and 60.

15. On Reefer vans where tow package options are identified, due to the hitch capacity requirements, we will need to eliminate the shelf step type bumper required in

3.5.8.2.4. Will this be acceptable to GSA?

Answer: Recent order history shows no refrigerated vans have been ordered with the requirement for a trailer towing package. GSA will remove the towing options from all refrigerated vans:

481 – TTP1, TTP4, TTP5

484 – TTP1, TTP4, TTP5

581 – TTP1, TTP4, TTP5

581C - TTP1, TTP4, TTP5

583 - TTP1, TTP4, TTP5

583C - TTP1, TTP4, TTP5

585 – TTP5, TTP6

GSA will change the Gross Combined Weight Rating for the following refrigerated vans:

585 – 58,000 781 – 26,000 784 – 39,000

16. Due to the timing of the question deadline and bid submission date, will there be an amendment issued prior to the bid deadline that impacts the content of the bid submission details?

Answer: Yes via this Amendment 0003. Due to the changes being made to the technical specifications, GSA has extended the AutoBid close date and proposal due date to Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

Additional Option Changes:

Item 430 - Option FSW4 - Deleted Item 430 - Option FS2 - Added

17. Aluminum spare wheels ordered via our factory do not come with the Accu-Shield finish. Front & rear aluminum wheels do have the finish, but any spares will not. Will this be acceptable to GSA?

Answer: Aluminum wheels are not required for the spare tire options even when the customer orders one (1) of the aluminum wheel options or aluminum wheels are standard equipment on the vehicle. GSA would prefer to handle supplying aluminum wheels for spares by an "Additional Requirement"(AREQ) when requested by the customer so that proper costs can be associated with the size of wheel needed and so that the finish does match what is provided as part of the order.