2019 Light Duty Vocational Trucks

Awarded Vendors: FleetSide Ford LLC. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $60,266.00. Contract Award Date: 2018-11-13.

Awarded Vendors: England Ford, Inc.. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $56,580,180.00. Contract Award Date: 2018-11-13.

Awarded Vendors: Carter Chevrolet Agency LLC. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $35,997,952.00. Contract Award Date: 2018-11-13.

Awarded Vendors: Brasada Ford Ltd. dba Northside Ford. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $61,875,307.00. Contract Award Date: 2018-11-13.

Awarded Vendors: American Truck & Bus, Inc.. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $9,413,919.00. Contract Award Date: 2018-11-13.

9. AMENDMENT 001: Amendment 001 is issued to 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; and 7) Provide supplement to Attachment G4 - Schedule of Items - GM to incorporate line items 79D.1 and 129B.1..

9. AMENDMENT 001: Amendment 001 is issued to 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; and 7) Provide supplement to Attachment G4 - Schedule of Items - GM to incorporate line items 79D.1 and 129B.1.

7. UPDATE ON SOLICITATION STATUS: The full RFP is posted and AutoBid is open for those who properly requested account access.
8. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: GSA will hold a virtual Pre-Proposal Conference for interested vendors on Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 10:00am to 12:00pm Eastern. The virtual meeting information is as follows:
https://meet.gsa.gov/autovendor/
Conference Number(s):
US (Toll): 1-719-325-2013
US (Toll Free): 1-866-928-2008
Participant Code: 948110
ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS SHOULD ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE. GSA will preview new AutoBid enchancements for fuel economy, as well as provide an explanation of the RFP and proper proposal submission..

7. UPDATE ON SOLICITATION STATUS: The full RFP is posted and AutoBid is open for those who properly requested account access.

8. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: GSA will hold a virtual Pre-Proposal Conference for interested vendors on Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 10:00am to 12:00pm Eastern. The virtual meeting information is as follows:

https://meet.gsa.gov/autovendor/

Conference Number(s):
US (Toll): 1-719-325-2013
US (Toll Free): 1-866-928-2008
Participant Code: 948110

ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS SHOULD ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE. GSA will preview new AutoBid enchancements for fuel economy, as well as provide an explanation of the RFP and proper proposal submission.

**INTERESTED PARTIES MUST REQUEST AUTOBID ACCOUNTS PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE SOLICITATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BELOW**

The General Services Administration (GSA) is a mandatory source for motor vehicles under the Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) 101-26.501. GSA will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2019 Light Duty Vocational Trucks to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 307AX to meet this requirement. GSA Vehicle Purchasing acquires an estimated 50,000 new model year, non-tactical vehicles for Federal Executive Agencies and the Department of Defense (DOD) annually. Prospective offerors must meet the minimum requirements as cited in 2019 Federal Vehicle Standard 307AX. The Federal Vehicle Standards are available at http://vehiclestd.fas.gsa.gov/.

The contract type contemplated is a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (FFP/IDIQ) contract. The anticipated period of performance is one (1) Base Year with two (2) twelve-month option periods and four (4) one-month option periods. This acquisition will be set-aside for small business concerns, and all qualified Small Business concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336112 - Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf. Anticipated Evaluation Factors are: Technical Capability, Management Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

Prospective Offerors:
1. Prospective offerors are required to obtain a user name/password and indicate interested makes/models for GSA's secure online proposal application (AutoBid) prior to issuance of this solicitation. A user name and password is obtained by submitting the attached "Request for AutoBid Account" document, complete with all necessary information, to automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov. AutoBid will NOT open for prospective offerors until the solicitation is issued. For additional information on the information to be required by AutoBid, please see the attached "AutoBid Vendor Instructions." These instructions will be updated upon implementation of fuel economy System enhancements. Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are not all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standards. Equivalent models that meet the minimum requirements may also be offered. The finalized Federal Standards will be included with the solicitation issuance.

2. AutoBid account information will be provided within ten (10) business days of your request. Please request user name and password prior to the issuance of the solicitation to avoid delays.

3. Valid and current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) system is required. Please visit www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of July 2, 2018. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on April 5, 2018, and intends to hold a pre-proposal conference after release of the solicitation to discuss AutoBid enhancements for fuel economy input and to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions. Specific instructions for submitting questions related to this acquisition will be included with the solicitation package. We encourage interested firms to register on the Interested Vendors List in FedBizOpps under the solicitation number. All announcements or changes to the intended publication date, the solicitation, and any other information concerning this acquisition will be conveyed via the FedBizOpps website.

6. For a better understanding of the potential solicitation requirements, please review the previous years' acquisition histories for this program located here:

2017 Light Duty Vocational Trucks
https://www.fbo.gov/notices/4fbde38ef33a553694af7c1939b800ff

2015 Light Duty Vocational Trucks
https://www.fbo.gov/notices/c7618695eb5c07f0801d95511bf9dd2c

GSA anticipates similar proposal requirements and terms and conditions for this current requirement when the full solicitation is posted.

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**INTERESTED PARTIES MUST REQUEST AUTOBID ACCOUNTS PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE SOLICITATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BELOW**

The General Services Administration (GSA) is a mandatory source for motor vehicles under the Federal Property Management Regulation (FPMR) 101-26.501. GSA will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2019 Light Duty Vocational Trucks to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 307AX to meet this requirement. GSA Vehicle Purchasing acquires an estimated 50,000 new model year, non-tactical vehicles for Federal Executive Agencies and the Department of Defense (DOD) annually. Prospective offerors must meet the minimum requirements as cited in 2019 Federal Vehicle Standard 307AX. The Federal Vehicle Standards are available at http://vehiclestd.fas.gsa.gov/.

The contract type contemplated is a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (FFP/IDIQ) contract. The anticipated period of performance is one (1) Base Year with two (2) twelve-month option periods and four (4) one-month option periods. This acquisition will be set-aside for small business concerns, and all qualified Small Business concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336112 - Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf. Anticipated Evaluation Factors are: Technical Capability, Management Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

Prospective Offerors:
1. Prospective offerors are required to obtain a user name/password and indicate interested makes/models for GSA's secure online proposal application (AutoBid) prior to issuance of this solicitation. A user name and password is obtained by submitting the attached "Request for AutoBid Account" document, complete with all necessary information, to automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov. AutoBid will NOT open for prospective offerors until the solicitation is issued. For additional information on the information to be required by AutoBid, please see the attached "AutoBid Vendor Instructions." These instructions will be updated upon implementation of fuel economy System enhancements. Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are not all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standards. Equivalent models that meet the minimum requirements may also be offered. The finalized Federal Standards will be included with the solicitation issuance.

2. AutoBid account information will be provided within ten (10) business days of your request. Please request user name and password prior to the issuance of the solicitation to avoid delays.

3. Valid and current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) system is required. Please visit www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of July 2, 2018. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on April 5, 2018, and intends to hold a pre-proposal conference after release of the solicitation to discuss AutoBid enhancements for fuel economy input and to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions. Specific instructions for submitting questions related to this acquisition will be included with the solicitation package. We encourage interested firms to register on the Interested Vendors List in FedBizOpps under the solicitation number. All announcements or changes to the intended publication date, the solicitation, and any other information concerning this acquisition will be conveyed via the FedBizOpps website.

6. For a better understanding of the potential solicitation requirements, please review the previous years' acquisition histories for this program located here:

2017 Light Duty Vocational Trucks
https://www.fbo.gov/notices/4fbde38ef33a553694af7c1939b800ff

2015 Light Duty Vocational Trucks
https://www.fbo.gov/notices/c7618695eb5c07f0801d95511bf9dd2c

GSA anticipates similar proposal requirements and terms and conditions for this current requirement when the full solicitation is posted.