Main Bus Program 2020

Closed Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See its 12 award notices in the notice history.

Solicitation number
47QMCA20R0002
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a solicitation for the Main Bus Program 2020 to acquire an estimated 50,000 new non-tactical vehicles annually for federal agencies. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (FFP/IDIQ) with a base year and three option years. Prospective offerors must meet the requirements of Federal Vehicle Standard 833P and are required to obtain an AutoBid account prior to the solicitation being issued. The anticipated evaluation factors are Technical Capability, Management Capability, and Price.

This is a full and open competition, though all qualified socio-economic concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. The place of performance will be the United States. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference on December 3, 2019, and will address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions after the solicitation release. Announcements and changes will be conveyed via the beta.SAM website.

Notice text

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Update #7 · Latest ·

May 7, 2024 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (May 7, 2024): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

December 19, 2023 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (December 19, 2023): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

March 2, 2023 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (March 2, 2023): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

July 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (July 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

January 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (January 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

May 28, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

The solicitation is officially released today and the (revised) documentation is attached. The offers are due electronically by June 26, 2020 by 12 pm EDT. Note that AutoBid must be completed and submitted by June 25, 2020 by 12 pm EDT as it will be closed at that time.

May 5, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

**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 Buses to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 833P 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 Standard 833P. 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 three (3) twelve-month option periods. This acquisition will 100% full and open competition, though all qualified socio-economic concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at http://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." Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standard.

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 www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of April 24-May 1, 2020. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on December 3, 2019, and intends to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions after the solicitation release. 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 beta.SAM.gov 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 beta.SAM website.

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

Update #6 ·

December 19, 2023 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (December 19, 2023): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

March 2, 2023 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (March 2, 2023): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

July 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (July 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

January 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (January 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

May 28, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

The solicitation is officially released today and the (revised) documentation is attached. The offers are due electronically by June 26, 2020 by 12 pm EDT. Note that AutoBid must be completed and submitted by June 25, 2020 by 12 pm EDT as it will be closed at that time.

May 5, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

**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 Buses to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 833P 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 Standard 833P. 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 three (3) twelve-month option periods. This acquisition will 100% full and open competition, though all qualified socio-economic concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at http://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." Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standard.

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 www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of April 24-May 1, 2020. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on December 3, 2019, and intends to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions after the solicitation release. 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 beta.SAM.gov 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 beta.SAM website.

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

Update #5 ·

March 2, 2023 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (March 2, 2023): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

July 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (July 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

January 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (January 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

May 28, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

The solicitation is officially released today and the (revised) documentation is attached. The offers are due electronically by June 26, 2020 by 12 pm EDT. Note that AutoBid must be completed and submitted by June 25, 2020 by 12 pm EDT as it will be closed at that time.

May 5, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

**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 Buses to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 833P 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 Standard 833P. 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 three (3) twelve-month option periods. This acquisition will 100% full and open competition, though all qualified socio-economic concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at http://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." Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standard.

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 www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of April 24-May 1, 2020. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on December 3, 2019, and intends to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions after the solicitation release. 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 beta.SAM.gov 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 beta.SAM website.

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

Update #4 ·

July 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (July 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July 10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

January 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (January 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

May 28, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

The solicitation is officially released today and the (revised) documentation is attached. The offers are due electronically by June 26, 2020 by 12 pm EDT. Note that AutoBid must be completed and submitted by June 25, 2020 by 12 pm EDT as it will be closed at that time.

May 5, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

**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 Buses to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 833P 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 Standard 833P. 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 three (3) twelve-month option periods. This acquisition will 100% full and open competition, though all qualified socio-economic concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at http://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." Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standard.

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 www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of April 24-May 1, 2020. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on December 3, 2019, and intends to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions after the solicitation release. 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 beta.SAM.gov 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 beta.SAM website.

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

Update #3 ·

January 18, 2022 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE ON STATUS OF SOLICITATION (January 18, 2022): Solicitation 47QMCA20R0002 remains open beyond the initial deadline of July10, 2000, for Standard Item 888E only. Item 888E is an open line item that allows an offeror to propose any commercially-made motor vehicle incorporating emerging technology, for which there is an existing Federal Standard vehicle category and which conforms to all GSA standards and regulations that pertain to the Government’s motor vehicle requirements.  Please see attached Special Notice and 888E Proposal Template for more information. 

May 28, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

The solicitation is officially released today and the (revised) documentation is attached. The offers are due electronically by June 26, 2020 by 12 pm EDT. Note that AutoBid must be completed and submitted by June 25, 2020 by 12 pm EDT as it will be closed at that time.

May 5, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

**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 Buses to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 833P 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 Standard 833P. 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 three (3) twelve-month option periods. This acquisition will 100% full and open competition, though all qualified socio-economic concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at http://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." Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standard.

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 www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of April 24-May 1, 2020. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on December 3, 2019, and intends to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions after the solicitation release. 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 beta.SAM.gov 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 beta.SAM website.

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

Update #2 ·

May 28, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

The solicitation is officially released today and the (revised) documentation is attached. The offers are due electronically by June 26, 2020 by 12 pm EDT. Note that AutoBid must be completed and submitted by June 25, 2020 by 12 pm EDT as it will be closed at that time.

May 5, 2020 Update: Solicitation Documents Attached to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

**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 Buses to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 833P 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 Standard 833P. 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 three (3) twelve-month option periods. This acquisition will 100% full and open competition, though all qualified socio-economic concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at http://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." Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standard.

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 www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of April 24-May 1, 2020. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on December 3, 2019, and intends to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions after the solicitation release. 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 beta.SAM.gov 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 beta.SAM website.

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

Update #1 ·

**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 Buses to be built in accordance with Federal Vehicle Standard 833P 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 Standard 833P. 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 three (3) twelve-month option periods. This acquisition will 100% full and open competition, though all qualified socio-economic concerns will be encouraged to submit offers. This acquisition will be classified under NAICS code 336211 - Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standards can be found at http://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." Anticipated makes/models are included as part of this presolicitation notice. Please utilize this list when requesting interested makes/models. The models identified are all-inclusive of those that meet the Federal Standard.

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 www.sam.gov for more information.

4. The anticipated issue date of the solicitation is the week of April 24-May 1, 2020. AutoBid will not open until the solicitation is issued.

5. GSA held a pre-solicitation conference for interested parties on December 3, 2019, and intends to address any questions related to the RFP terms and conditions after the solicitation release. 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 beta.SAM.gov 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 beta.SAM website.

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

Files

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47QMCA20R0002_Prospective_Offeror_Special_Notice_2024-05-07.docx DOCX document
47QMCA20R0002_Prospective_Offeror_Special_Notice_2023-12-19.docx DOCX document
47QMCA20R0002_Prospective_Offeror_Special_Notice_2023-03-02.docx DOCX document
47QMCA20R0002 Prospective Offeror Special Notice 07_18_2022.docx DOCX document
47QMCA20R0002 Amendment 3.pdf PDF
47QMCA20R0002 Amendment 4.pdf PDF
47QMCA20R0002 Prospective Offeror Special Notice 01_18_2022.docx DOCX document
47QMCA20R0002 Amendment 1.pdf PDF
888E Proposal Template.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
47QMCA20R0002 Amendment 2.pdf PDF
Attachment A1-A21 Schedule of Items.zip ZIP file
47QMCA20R0002 Solicitation May 28 2020.docx DOCX document
Attachments F1-F19 Rev Fed Std 833P.zip ZIP file
Revised Attachment C - Offeror Response Form to Administrative Proposal Checklist Items.docx DOCX document
Attachment G - Model_Subcontracting_Plan.docx DOCX document
Attachment I - AutoChoice Online Ordering Procedures.pdf PDF
Attachment E1 - Weekly Status Report Form.docx DOCX document
Attachment E2 - Weekly and Monthly Status Report Samples.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment J - Estimates 2006-2020.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment H -AutoBid Vendor Instructions.pptx PPTX presentation
Attachment A - SF1449.pdf PDF
Revised Attachment B - Proposal Checklist.docx DOCX document
Attachment L - DIT Process for BUS Solicitation FY2021.pptx PPTX presentation
Attachment D - TECHNICAL EXCEPTIONS SPREADSHEET.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attachment K - 10 Day Internet Electronic Invoicing.doc DOC document
47QMCA20R0002 Request for AutoBid Account.docx DOCX document
AutoBid Vendor Instructions 4-21-2020.pptx PPTX presentation
BusModels2021 Final.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
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