Award Notice

Added: Mar 03, 2010 12:01 pm Modified: Mar 15, 2010 11:32 amTrack Changes The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received.

1. What type of ownership is required (bill of sale, etc)? No bill of sale or title will be required.

2. What exactly is meant by serviceable? Serviceable means that they need to appear serviceable (looks like it could run) needs tires that hold air, doors, hood, trunk lid, seats, dash, all the things that make it look like a running car/truck.

3. Is the contractor relieved of liability for the cars, trucks and bikes after the drop-off? The Contractor is relieved of all responsibility after delivery of the vehicles. The vehicles shall meet all requirements listed in the solicitation and will not be accepted if they do not meet the requirements.

4. Is there a specific drop-zone for the salvage training cars, trucks and bikes? There are several down range locations on Pinion Canon, the exact locations will be given to the awardee.

5. After initial award of contract, can the vehicles be delivered in increments or do they have to be delivered at once? Increments are ok, 5 to 10 vehicles at a time will be ok. Delivery period will begin after award and must be completed by 30 April 2010.

6. Do the vehicles need to have full interiors (seats, dashboards, etc)? Yes.

7. Must the engines and transmissions be present? Do not require engines or transmissions be in vehicles as long as they appear to be in running condition. Must have all fluids drained from them.

8. Is the delivery site for the vehicles in an off-road location or will a car carrier be able to perform the delivery? All vehicles will be downloaded on a gravel road surface.

9. Is there a certain number of types expected (i.e. 20 cars, 10 SUVs, etc) As requested: 30 small cars and trucks just like you would find overseas. No requirement for a certain amount of cars versus trucks. No large SUVs. One or two minivans would be allowed.

10. Due to the current rise in scrap metal pricing, scrap yards are selling vehicles at an all time high. Is there any way the deadline for shipment could be extended to April 30th to allow for better pricing? The deadline for all vehicles has been extended to 30 April 2010.

Added: Mar 03, 2010 12:01 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) and Subpart 12.6 (Streamlined Procedures for Commercial Items), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes shall reference solicitation number W911RZ-10-T-0083. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38.

Fort Carson intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order salvage vehicles. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 423930. This requirement is unrestricted.

The Contractor shall propose the following Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS):

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT TOTAL

0001 Salvage cars or trucks 30 Each _______________
Small import or domestic cars and trucks to be used in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) training lanes. All vehicles shall have the following: all fluids drained, tires shall hold air, shall appear to be serviceable and shall be able to be moved around. Deliver to


0002 Motorcycle 10 Each _______________
Motorcycles (125 CC to 750 CC dirt or street) to be used in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) training lanes. All motorcycles shall have the following: all fluids drained, tires shall hold air, shall appear to be serviceable and shall be able to be moved around.

0003 Delivery _______________
Vehicles shall be delivered no later than 5 April 2010 to the following location:

Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site
36086 US HWY 350
Model, CO 81059


FAR and DFARS Provisions and Clauses:
The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this purchase order and may be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.

Provisions:
52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items)
Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

52.212-2 (Evaluation Commercial Items)
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is the lowest price technically acceptable.

52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items)

Clauses:
52.204-7 (Central Contractor Registration)
52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items)
52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items)
52.219-28 (Small Business Representation)
52.222-3 (Convict Labor)
52.222-21 (Prohibition of segregated facilities)
52.222-26 (Equal Opportunity)
52.222-36 (Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities)
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
52.232-33 (Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration)
52.252-2 (Clauses Incorporated by Reference) Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference may be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.
252.204-7004 Alternate A (Central Contractor Registration),
252.212-7001 (Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement statues or executive orders)
252.225-7001 (Buy American Act and Balance of Payments)
252.225-7002 (Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors)
252.232-7003 (Electronic Submission of Payment Requests)

To be eligible for an award, contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. A contractor can contact the CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or e-mail at http://www.ccr.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted through Wide Area Work Flow. Register at https://wawf.ef.mil/index.html.

Questions concerning this solicitation shall be addressed to Amy Franklin, Contracting Officer, and e-mailed to amy.w.franklin@us.army.mil. All questions or inquires must be submitted in writing no later than 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on 12 March 2010. No phone calls will be accepted. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website.

All responses must be received by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on 19 March 2010. Quotes may be e-mailed to amy.w.franklin@us.army.mil. An official authorized to bind the company shall sign the quote.