2020 Light Vehicles to include Sedans, Light Trucks, and SUVs

12. AMENDMENT 001: Amendment 001 is issued to provide Questions & Answers submitted in response to the RFP.

11. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATION AND QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: As discussed in the Pre-Proposal Conference on July 9, 2019, attached please find the presentation slides, as well as Questions & Answers discussed in the Conference.  

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

10. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: GSA will hold a virtual Pre-Proposal Conference for interested vendors on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, from 10:00am to 12:00pm Eastern.

ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS SHOULD ATTEND THIS CONFERENCE. GSA will preview new solicitation requirements, as well as provide an explanation of the RFP and proper proposal submission. The virtual meeting information is as follows:

To join the meeting:
https://meet.gsa.gov/lightvehicles/

Conference Number(s):

US (Toll): 1-719-325-2013
US (Toll Free): 1-866-928-2008
Participant Code: 358207

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8. JUNE 17, 2019, UPDATE:  In prior years' solicitations, GSA included a one-week window after release of the RFP for submission of alternative models other than those already listed in the Federal Vehicle Standards.  THERE WILL BE NO SUCH WINDOW FOR ALTERNATIVE MODEL SUBMISSION IN THE UPCOMING SOLICITATION.  In addition, GSA previously restricted proposals to one representative model per SIN for each offeror.  Due to changing market conditions, GSA will no longer restrict each offeror to one model per SIN category.  Due to the fact that 1) there will not be a one-week window for alternative model submission included in the forthcoming solicitation, and 2) GSA will no longer restrict each offeror to one model per SIN, GSA is extending the date for submission of models to be included in the forthcoming solicitation.  ANY ADDITIONAL MODELS THAT INTERESTED PARTIES WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT FOR CONSIDERATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 4:00pm EDT ON MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019.  Interested parties must submit these models directly to John Hampson, Engineering Branch Chief, at john.hampson@gsa.gov.  If approved for inclusion, interested parties will have until 12:00pm noon EDT on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, to load specification data to AutoStandards.

In order for items to be included in the AutoBid portion of the forthcoming solicitation, GSA must create the models to allow interested parties to enter specification data into AutoStandards.  GSA began this process in February 2019 :(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/4e6da6f83679ea059a24b7a736a0f52e).  After release of the RFP, there will not be enough time for GSA to create models and no opportunity for vendors to submit technical data for entry.  Again, any additional models that interested parties would like to submit for consideration must be submitted by 4:00pm EDT on Monday, June 17, 2019.  After that time, no additional models will be considered.

**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 2020 Light Vehicles to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standards 122 and 307 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 2020 Federal Vehicle Standards 122 and 307 to include the following: Sedans, Light Trucks, and SUVs. 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 four (4) one-month option periods. It is not anticipated this acquisition will be Set-Aside for Small Business concerns, however all qualified Small Business concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336111 - Automobile Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards. Anticipated Evaluation Factors are: Technical Capability, Management Capability, 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 https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of June 24, 2019. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on February 19, 2019, 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. Note on after-market upfits/retrofits: After-market electric or other alternative-fuel conversions of factory vehicles are NOT covered by this acquisition and are considered out of scope. Only factory-direct alternative fuel vehicles are within scope of this requirement. For additional information on how to offer after-market drivetrain upfits/retrofits, please contact vehicle.buying@gsa.gov.

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

2019 Light Vehicles
https://www.fbo.gov/notices/07fbd68d9240f33d257b7abf652b207b  

2018 Light Vehicles
https://www.fbo.gov/notices/f6e841d66d685edcb221765b21361506
 
2017 Light Vehicles
https://www.fbo.gov/notices/10a8e9c7212af70785f764dc85e25f67

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