Electric utility vehicles EXTENDING CLOSE DATE TO 9/21/17 @ NOON EST NOTHING ELSE CHANGES***

COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for ELECTRIC VEHICLES, BRAND NAME OR EQUAL, as 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated.

(ii) The solicitation number is VA244-17-Q-1805 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95

(iv) This solicitation is set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and the associated NAICS 336112

(v) Contract Line Items (CLIN):

ITEM NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

0001

ELECTRIC 2-PASSENGER UTILITY MAINTENANCE TRUCK



4.00

EA

__________________

__________________

0002

ELECTRIC 4-DOOR PASSENGER TRUCK



5.00

EA

__________________

__________________

0003

ELECTRIC 2-PASSENGER UTILITY VAN WITH TALL ENCLOSURE



1.00

EA

__________________

__________________

0004

OPERATOR MANUALS FOR EQUIPMENT



10.00

EA

__________________

__________________









GRAND TOTAL

__________________





(vi) Comparable products must be brand name or equal in the following specifications:

STATEMENT OF NEED

LOW SPEED ELECTRIC UTILITY VEHICLES

GENERAL: Engineering Service at the Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) has a requirement to purchase a total of 10 new electric vehicles. The electric vehicles will be utilized by staff of Engineering Service for duties that require transportation of tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and personnel to various locations. As specified below, the need is for the acquisition of four electric utility maintenance trucks, five electric 4-door passenger trucks, and one electric utility van with a tall rear enclosure. The addition of these vehicles will increase versatility and allow for better service throughout the campus.



SPECIFICATIONS: The new electric vehicles shall meet or exceed the following requirements:



Electric 2-Passenger Utility Maintenance Truck

Quantity 4



Key Specifications:

Seating - Two (2) Passenger, Adjustable Seats

Heavy Duty Aluminum Topper Enclosure with Built-in Toolboxes with Locks

Motor 72 Volt, 35 hp AC Motor

Maximum Speed - 25mph (40km/h)

Performance Up to 30 mi (48km)

Enclosure Ladder Rack

Lockable Side Windows and Rear Door

Dual 1220/240 Volt Lithium Batteries with Battery Warmer

Frame: Riveted Aluminum Unibody

Ground Clearance: 8.5" (21.6cm)

Fully Sealed Cab

Roll Down Windows

Fully Sealed Lockable Enclosure

Heater/Defroster

Onboard Charger for 110 or 220 volt outlet



Standard Features:

Push Button Dome Lights

Automotive Horn

Solid Aluminum Roof

Auto Safety Glass Windshield and Side Windows

Rearview and Side Mirrors

Steel Bumpers

Three-point Retractable Safety Belts

Speedometer

Battery Discharge Indicator

Hour Meter

Cup Holders

Clock

12V Power Source

Warning Message Center

Fault Code Display

Dual Windshield Wipers

120 Volt On-Board Charger

Automotive Tilt Steering Column

Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes With Hand Operated Drum Parking Brake

Driver and Passenger Side Glove Boxes



Dimensions and Weight:

LxWxH: 155" x 61.5" x 69" (393.7 x 156.2 x 175.3 cm)

Wheel Base: 103" (261.6 cm)

Cargo Deck Area: 71" x 58" (180.3 x 147.3 cm)

Cargo Deck (from ground): 32" (86.4 cm)



Power System:

72volt, 35hp AC Motor w/ 550 Amp AC Drive Controller

Batteries: 200AH Lithium-ion Battery Upgrade with 5KW Battery Charger and J1772 Inlet



Body and Chassis:

Color: White

Hood: Fiberglass, Molded Composite

Doors: Steel Framed Rollup Window w/Fiberglass, Molded Composite Outer & Plastic ABS Inner Panels.

Lockable with Matching Keys



Steering:

Rack-and-Pinion Steering

14" Steering Wheel on Tilt Column



Tires and Wheels:

215/70 R15 Radial Passenger Vehicle Tires

Mounted on 15" x 6" Steel Wheels



Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Direct Drive 12.79:1 Gear Ratio



Suspension:

Front: Dual A-Arm Independent Suspension with Coil-Over Shocks

Rear: Leaf Springs over Axle with Shocks



Brakes:

Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Hand Actuated Lever Parking Brake



Lighting:

High/Low Beam Headlights

Turn Signals

Brake Lights

License Plate Light

Interior Lights

Side Reflectors



Heating:

AC/DC 1500 Watt Heater/Defroster



Additional Options:

AC Power Meter

Back Up Alarm

Strobe Light with Guard

AC/DC Heater Combination Kit

2-Speed Fan

Heavy Duty Steel Ladder Rack

Receiver Hitch

Reverse Light

Sun Visors

Windshield Washer Kit

1500 Watt 120VAC Power Inverter

Dual 1220/240 Volt Lithium Batteries with Battery Warmers

Onboard Charger for 110 or 220 volt outlet





Electric 4-Door Passenger Truck

Quantity 5



Key Specifications:

Seating - Four (4) Passenger

Full (4) Doors

Front Adjustable Seats, Rear Stationary Seats

Open Bed with no Toolbox or Enclosure

Max Speed 25mph (40km/h)

Performance Up to 30 mi (48km)

Ground Clearance 8.5 (21.6cm)

Motor: 72Volt, 35 hp AC Motor

Dual 1220/240 Volt Lithium Batteries with Battery Warmer

Frame: Riveted Aluminum, Unibody

Onboard Charger for 110 or 220 volt outlet



Standard Features:

Push Button Dome Light

2 Speed DC Heater/Defroster

High/Low Beam Headlights

Turn Signals

Brake Lights

Side Reflectors

Automotive Horn

Solid Aluminum Roof

Auto Safety Glass Windshield and Side Windows

Rearview & Side Mirrors

Steel Bumpers

Three-point Retractable Safety Belts in Front

Lab Belts in Rear

Speedometer

Battery Discharge Indicator

Hour Meter

Cup Holders

Clock

12V Power Source

Warning Message Center

Fault Code Display

Dual Windshield Wipers

120 Volt On Board Charger

Automotive Tilt Steering Column

Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes With Hand Operated Drum

Parking Brake

Driver and Passenger Side Glove Boxes



Dimensions and Weight:

LxWxH: 152.5" x 58.5" x 72" (387.5 x 148.6 x 182.9 cm)

Wheel Base: 103" (261.6 cm)

Cargo Deck Area 27"W x 55"L (68.6 x 139.7cm)

Cargo Box (from ground): 34" (86.4 cm)



Power System:

72volt, 35hp AC Motor w/ 550 Amp AC Drive Controller

Batteries: 200AH Lithium-ion Battery Upgrade with 5KW Battery Charger and J1772 Inlet



Body and Chassis:

Color: White

Frame: Riveted Aluminum Unibody

Seating: Four (4) Passenger

Front Adjustable Seats

Rear Stationary Seats

Hood: Fiberglass, Molded Composite

Doors: Steel Framed Rollup Window with Fiberglass, Molded Composite Inner and Outer Panels

Lockable with Matching Keys



Steering:

Rack-and-Pinion Steering

14" Steering Wheel on Tilt Column



Tires and Wheels:

215/70 R15 Radial Passenger Vehicle Tires

Mounted on 15" x 6" Steel Wheel



Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Direct Drive 12.79:1 Gear Ratio



Suspension:

Front: Dual A-Arm Independent Suspension with Coil-Over Shocks

Rear: Leaf Springs over Axle with Gas Shocks



Brakes:

Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Hand Actuated Lever Parking Brake



Lighting:

High/Low Beam Headlights

Turn Signals

Brake Lights

License Plate Light

Side Reflectors



Heating:

AC/DC 1500 Watt Heater/Defroster



Additional Options:

Solar Panel Kit

AC Power Meter

AM/FM Radio

Back Up Alarm

Strobe Light with Guard

AC/DC Heater Combination Kit

2-Speed Fan

Receiver Hitch

Reverse Light

Sun Visors

Windshield Washer Kit

1500 Watt 120VAC Power Inverter

Lithium Battery Upgrade with Dual Warmers

Onboard Charger for 110 or 220 volt outlet



Electric 2-Passenger Utility Van with Tall Rear Enclosure

Quantity 1



Key Specifications:

Heavy Duty Aluminum Tall Enclosure 58 High x 62 Length x 59 Width

Rear Ramp

Seating - Two (2) Passenger, Adjustable Seats

Motor 72 Volt, 35 hp AC Motor

Maximum Speed - 25mph (40km/h)

Performance Up to 30 mi (48km)

Dual 1220/240 Volt Lithium Batteries with Battery Warmer

Frame: Riveted Aluminum Unibody

Ground Clearance: 8.5" (21.6cm)

Fully Sealed Cab

Roll Down Windows

Fully Sealed Lockable Enclosure

Heater/Defroster

Onboard Charger for 110 or 220 volt outlet



Tall Rear Enclosure Specifications:

58 High x 62 Length x 59 Width

Two (2), Lockable, Gull Wing Side Doors with Windows

Two (2), Lockable, Barn Style Rear Doors with Windows



Standard Features:

Push Button Dome Lights

Automotive Horn

Solid Aluminum Roof

Auto Safety Glass Windshield and Side Windows

Rearview and Side Mirrors

Steel Bumpers

Three-point Retractable Safety Belts

Speedometer

Battery Discharge Indicator

Hour Meter

Cup Holders

Clock

12V Power Source

Warning Message Center

Fault Code Display

Dual Windshield Wipers

120 Volt On Board Charger

Automotive Tilt Steering Column

Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes With Hand Operated Drum Parking Brake

Driver and Passenger Side Glove Boxes



Dimensions and Weight:

LxWxH: 155" x 61.5" x 69" (393.7 x 156.2 x 175.3 cm)

Wheel Base: 103" (261.6 cm)

Cargo Deck Area: 71" x 58" (180.3 x 147.3 cm)

Cargo Deck (from ground): 32" (86.4 cm)



Power System:

72volt, 35hp AC Motor w/ 550 Amp AC Drive Controller

Batteries: 200AH Lithium-ion Battery Upgrade with 5KW Battery Charger and J1772 Inlet



Body and Chassis:

Color: White

Hood: Fiberglass, Molded Composite

Doors: Steel Framed Rollup Window w/Fiberglass, Molded Composite Outer & Plastic ABS Inner Panels.

Lockable with Matching Keys



Steering:

Rack-and-Pinion Steering

14" Steering Wheel on Tilt Column



Tires and Wheels:

215/70 R15 Radial Passenger Vehicle Tires

Mounted on 15" x 6" Steel Wheels



Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Direct Drive 12.79:1 Gear Ratio



Suspension:

Front: Dual A-Arm Independent Suspension with Coil-Over Shocks

Rear: Leaf Springs over Axle with Shocks



Brakes:

Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Hand Actuated Lever Parking Brake



Lighting:

High/Low Beam Headlights

Turn Signals

Brake Lights

License Plate Light

Interior Lights

Side Reflectors



Heating:

AC/DC 1500 Watt Heater/Defroster



Additional Options:

AC Power Meter

Back Up Alarm

Tube Bumpers

Strobe Light with Guard

AC/DC Heater Combination Kit

2-Speed Fan

Reverse Light

Sun Visors

Windshield Washer Kit

1500 Watt 120VAC Power Inverter

Lithium Battery Upgrade with Dual Warmers

Onboard Charger for 110 or 220 volt outlet



Vendor shall provide one (1) equipment manual for each vehicle specified above.



Delivery: Vendor shall complete delivery of all equipment within 120 days of contract award. Delivery shall be made to the Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to the Warehouse located in Building 6. Specific delivery date and time shall be coordinated with the Engineering Business Manager, Raymond Reibsane, at (717)272-6621, Ext. 5357.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses AND instructions are added as addenda:

CLAUSES:

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)

52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002)

852.211-73 Brand Name or Equal. (JAN 2008)

852-219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside





(ix) Evaluation of this requirement will be based on PRICE ONLY.

(x) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer if has not been completed on SAM.gov.

(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following clauses are added as addenda:

(End of Clause)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil

https://acquisition.gov/far

(End of Clause)

852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (JAN 2008)

852.246-71 Inspection (Jan 2008)

(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2015)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015)

52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013)

52.222-19 Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008)

52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

(xiii) There are no additional contract requirements, terms or conditions.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) ratings are NOT APPLICABLE.

(xv) Quotes must be emailed to amanda.saunders@va.gov and received no later than NOON EST on 9/18/17.

Quotes may be submitted on this document (If you use this form, Include your company information name, address, phone number, POC, POC email, and DUNS #) or the vendor s own form.

NO LATES WILL BE ACCEPTED

(xvi) For information regarding the solicitation, please contact Amanda Saunders at amanda.saunders@va.gov