Pre-Solicitation_Notice_dated_03-14-16.pdf

American Consulate General Frankfurt Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO) Giessener Strasse 30 60435 Frankfurt am Main, Germany Tel: ++49 (0)69 7535-3332 Fax: ++49 (0)69 7535-3329 E-Mail: FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov

March 14, 2016

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

Subject: Solicitation No. SGE500-16-R-0050 - Ambulance Vans for the Police in Tunisia

The Regional Procurement Support Office (RPSO), at the American Consulate General in Frankfurt intends to issue, on behalf of the Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at the American Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia, a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 3 ambulance vans. The subject vehicles will be provided to the Tunisian National Police under a U.S. Government funded foreign assistance program.

The brief minimum specification requirements for the subject vehicles are set forth below:

Three (3) each - Ambulance Van; left-hand drive; wheelbase 3,000 mm; 2,500 cc, 4-cylinder, Diesel engine; manual transmission; 3 doors; 2 separate seats (including driver) in front cabin;

single rear wheels; tubeless or tube type tires; hydraulic power assisted brakes; power steering;

dual air conditioning; front and rear heater; defroster for front windshield; AM/FM radio with CD-player; lockable fuel cap/cover; rechargeable fire extinguisher with 1 Kg capacity. Ambulance Equipment and Instruments: Front red beacon lamp; 2-way radio communication system including electric siren amplifier and speaker; stretcher with caster; 2 sub-stretchers; room lamp; folding seats for 4 attendants; plywood and linoleum covered floor; net-shelf for holding miscellaneous items; cabinet and wash basin; water cooler; oxygen cylinder with apparatus;

stethoscope; blood pressure apparatus; spot light; search light; adjustable drip stand; artery forceps; dressing forceps; needle holder; straight scissors - 1 each; bandages, small and large sizes (1 dozen); crape bandages, small size (4”) - 2 each; crape bandages, large size (6”) - 4 each; adhesive plaster 5 cm (4 each); cotton wool - 1 Lbs.; safety pin - 12 each;

sterilized surgical gauze, 100 each - 1 box: ordinary polythene gloves, 100 pairs - 1 box; latex gloves, size 7-1/2, sterilized - 3 pairs; latex examination gloves, 100 pairs - 1 box; rubber tourniquet - 2 each; plain white bed sheet - 2 each; pillow - 1 each; blanket woolen - 2 each; manual resuscitator or self-inflating bag with airways - 1 each; medical sand bag for patient positioning during diagnostic imaging procedures - 2 each; wooden splint, size 2” x 12” x 1/4” - 2 each; wooden splint, size 2” x 24” x 1/4” - 2 each; 1 meter square cloth sheet - 4 each; spinal board - 1 each; neck collar - 1 each; and other standard accessories and fixtures. Exterior color of the 3 vehicles: White. Interior color of the 3 vehicles: Standard.

The vehicles will have to comply with specific vehicle requirements mandated by the Government of Tunisia.

The U.S. Government will award a firm fixed-price purchase order for the subject requirement, and there will be no adjustment due to fluctuations in the currency exchange rates.

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If the vehicles will be imported by the contractor into Tunisia, they shall be delivered to the Seaport in Tunis, Tunisia. If the vehicles will be supplied by the contractor within Tunisia, they shall be delivered to the designated facility of the Police in Tunis. The U.S. Government will assist the contractor in obtaining customs clearance and tax exemption documentation from the Government of Tunisia.

In order for the U.S. Government to consider proposals (offers) for the subject vehicles, the offerors must meet the following evaluation criteria:

• Provide details of the manufacturer’s warranty provision available for the proposed vehicles and complete contact information of the authorized dealership(s) in Tunisia, where the warranty of the vehicles can be claimed.

• Provide data detailing their after sales services network, including maintenance and availability of spare parts, for the proposed vehicles in Tunisia.

• Provide certification of the manufacturer or supplier to produce and deliver the 3 ambulance vans within 180 calendar days after receipt of award of the Government’s purchase order by the contractor.

• Provide a proof that they have held a minimum of three contracts or subcontracts over the past two years to demonstrate their prior experience in supplying ambulance vans in the required category to companies, organizations and other Government entities, etc. Any additional information, such as letters, associations and standards to substantiate the past performance will have to be furnished by the offerors.

It is anticipated that the solicitation document will be released during March 2016.

Companies interested to participate in the subject solicitation, shall express their interest via written correspondence to the attention of Mr. Tahir Siddiq, Contract Specialist, at the e-mail address: Siddiqtm@state.gov, with a copy to FrankfurtRPSO@state.gov, no later than close of business, Tuesday, March 29, 2016, using the Solicitation Number: SGE500-16-R-0050, in the subject line. PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE. All requests for a copy of the solicitation MUST include the following information: Name of the company, name of point of contact with e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, and complete physical and mailing address of the company.

The solicitation package will only be available in the English language. Therefore, companies shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.

The solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America, and is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.

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