Lease of buses

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 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.
Solicitation Number W91248-10-T-0003 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38. The NAICS code is 532120, small business size standard is $25.5 million. This solicitation is unrestricted.
The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, The offeror must include a completed copy of these provisions with its offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, and the following FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation, 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabed Veterans, Veterans of Vietname Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Diabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-39 Notification of employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees, 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration. Also included are 52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payments, 52.208-5 Condition of Leased Vehicles, 52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles, DFARS 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration, 252-212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions including the clause 52.203-3 Gratuities, and 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.
The Government intends to award to that responsible offeror/bidder whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the solicitation.
For safety puroses, only quotes received from offerors on the Defense Travel Management Offices Approved DoD Bus, Van and Limo Carriers list will be considered for award. All responsible concerns may submit written quotes which will be considered by the agency. Quotes received after 4:00 p.m. CST 31 December 2009 will be rejected and not considered for award. Submit quotes to contract specialist Margaret C Maine electronically to margaret.maine@us.army.mil or via FAX to (270)798-7548.