BDSC - Purchase of K9 Vehicles for RSO T04

This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. Contractors are requested to read the below requirements. No responses are requested by this notice. The U.S. Embassy Baghdad issues this notice with the intent of giving an opportunity to all interested parties to appropriately prepare for the anticipated Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This is not a request for quotation; this is a pre-solicitation notice only. No award will be made on the basis of responses received to this notice.

BACKGROUND

The U.S. Embassy - Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) has a requirement for 12 (Twelve) 4X4 SUV Utility Trucks, with a Cargo area large enough to fit two X-large dog carriers each kennel measures (in inches 40L x 26W x 30H) or (in centimeters 102H x 66W x 76.2),with an expentance that the contract will be in effect in June 2018.  The Contractor shall deliver vehicles that are build and homologated for Iraq.

Accordingly, the U.S. Embassy - Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) plans the issuance of the following solicitation (RFQ):

1. RFQ reference number: 191Z1218Q0005

2. RFQ Title: BDSC – RSO Purchase of 12 (Twelve) Vehicles for use with K9 – T04

3. RFQ issuance date: April 2018

4. RFQ issuance method: Publicizing on the U.S. Embassy web site at http://iraq.usembassy.gov/gso_procurement.html, and FBO (www.fbo.gov). All responsible sources holding appropriate permits may submit a proposal in response to the RFQ, to be considered by the U.S. Embassy - Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC).

5. RFQ response date: May 4, 2018

6. Award date: To be determined

7. Award type: Fixed-Price type contract.

8. Award procedures: In accordance with FAR 15.3 Source Selection.

10. Place of performance: Baghdad International Airport (BIAP), Iraq.

11. Special contract requirements:

a) Only authorized dealers that represent car manufacturers can submit price quotes.  A copy of such authorization must be provided.

b) Warranty shall be honored through a dealer located in Baghdad, Iraq with original equipment manufacturer parts for the vehicles available locally. 

c) Those companies that act as brokers or simply order the vehicles from car manufacturers or their authorized dealers will not be considered.

Interested parties are reminded that information furnished hereunder may be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Therefore, all items that are confidential to business, or contain trade secrets, proprietary, or personnel information must be clearly marked. Marking of items will not necessarily preclude disclosure when the U.S. Embassy Baghdad determines disclosure is warranted by FOIA. However, if such items are not marked, all information contained within the submitted documents will be deemed releasable.