Transit Buses Solicitation QMAE-CY-110303-N

Please see Amendment 003 addressing administrative and technical changes to the solicitation.  The solicitation close date for recipt of offers is not extended and remains August 8th 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

Please see Amendment 002 addressing technical changes.

Please view Amendment 001 to Solicitation QMAE-CY-110303-N. The requested cut-off date for questions is extended to July 15th, 2011 5:00 PM, Eastern Time.  The solicitation close date for recipt of offers is extended to August 8th 2011 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

June 8, 2011

Dear Prospective Offeror:      

The General Services Administration (GSA) appreciates your interest in Solicitation QMAE-CY-110303-N for Transit Buses . GSA Automotive is currently soliciting for a long term contract for furnishing the subject units for use by all Federal agencies throughout the United States. These vehicles will be acquired in accordance with the Specifications as shown herein.

This acquisition is 100% Full and Open Competition and will result in Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract(s), with delivery orders issued on a Fixed Price basis. The Government may award up to a maximum of three different manufacturer brand chassis/models for each Special item number (SIN).  

This solicitation is being released via the Internet through the FedBizOpps site at: www.fbo.gov. In order to conduct this procurement most effectively, all notices and postings will be made at this location.  Please be aware that the solicitation, questions and answers, comments, or any other information will not be disseminated in any other format. Be sure you check the web site regularly for any amendments. We suggest that you also bookmark GSA's Automotive Acquisition Support Division's web site as it contains information of interest associated with Automotive programs: www.gsa.gov/automotive

The requested cut-off date for questions is Wednesday, June 22, 2011 5:00 PM, Eastern Time.  Offerors are requested to submit questions for clarifications to Ontheroad@gsa.gov with a carbon copy (CC) to Charles.Crowton@gsa.gov with subject line reading Transit Buses.  Responses to all questions will be in the form of an amendment to the solicitation posted on www.fbo.gov.

Offerors shall submit hard copy proposals to the following address:     

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Bid Room
Solicitation No. QMAE-CY-110303-N
301 7th Street, SW
Room 1065
Washington, DC 20407 

Complete hard copy proposals must be received by the solicitation close date of Friday, July 8, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For instructions please see L.2 Addendum to 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items

Offerors are also required to submit their model and pricing information in GSA's AUTOBID by the solicitation close date . For additional information please see Attachment H: AUTOBID Vendor Instructions.

GSA Automotive looks forward to receiving your proposal.

Sincerely,

Charles R. Crowton

Contracting Officer

Federal Acquisition Service

GSA Central Office

Phone:(571)319-7480 Email:charles.crowton@gsa.gov

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLICITATION

The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to issue Solicitation QMAE-CY-110303-N for the Transit Bus Program to include acquisition of Special Item Number (SIN)s:

377A. Heavy Duty Low Floor, 40 Ft., 39 Passenger-Diesel 

377B. Heavy Duty Low Floor, 40 Ft., 39 Passenger-CNG.

377C. Heavy Duty Low Floor,40 Ft., 39 Passenger-Diesel Electric Hybrid.

This acquisition will result in one or more Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Fixed Price Type Contract (s) with an Economic Price Adjustment. The resulting contract(s) will consist of one (1) base year with four (4) option years. This acquisition is 100% Full  and Open Competition. FOB: Destination.  The offer due date is on or about 22 JUN 2011 (See solicitation for actual offer due date). Buses must be built in accordance with the attached purchased descriptions.

NOTE: Prospective offerors are required to obtain a user name and password for GSA's secure on-line proposal application (AutoBid) prior to issuance of this solicitation. A user name and password is obtained by submitting the solicitation number (QMAE-CY-110303-N), company's name, valid DUNS number, address, business size, user's name, telephone number, fax, email and proposed make and models for each Schedule Line Item (SIN) to automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov. Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is needed. Account information will be provided within Ten (10) business days of your request. AutoBid will NOT open for prospective offerors until the solicitation is issued. For additional information please see attached AUTOBID Vendor Instructions.

Attached are the Pre-Solicitation Conference PowerPoint Slide Presentations, Questions and Answers, and revised Purchase Descriptions for the three types of transit bus vehicles.

Attached herewith is the transcript of the Transit Bus Pre-Solicitation Conference held February 23, 2011 at GSA's Crystal City, VA facilities.

Pre-Solicitation Conference, originally scheduled for February 23 and 24, 2011 completed today.  No follow-up conference will occur on February 24, 2011.  Questions and comments related to this procurement may be directed to the Contracting Officer.  The transcription and Power Point presentation will be issued in this portal soon.

To participate in the Pre-Solicitation Transit Bus Conference via telephone, please use the following call-in number and pass code:

1-800-857-9389 Call in number

7664555# Participants

The conference will run from 9 am to 4 pm Wed and Thurs February 23 and 24, 2011, with a break from around 12 pm - 1 pm for lunch.

Attached herewith are the Purchase Descriptions with technical specifications for the three types of TRANSIT BUSES under this requirement.

GSA TRANSIT BUS PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE

February 23-24, 2011, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

GSA Federal Acquisition Service
2200 Crystal Dr, Lobby Level
Arlington, VA 22202

Please pre-register via email response to craig.yokum@gsa.gov, with header line: TRANSIT BUS PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, and the contact information for each attendee (Name, Title, Company, Email Address, and Telephone Number).

The Government has a requirement for the following:  

(1) BUS-TRANSIT-HEAVY DUTY-LOW FLOOR-40 FT.-39 PASSENGER -DIESEL

This specification defines requirements for heavy duty, 40 foot-long, minimum 39 passenger, low floor diesel bus. The bus shall be low floor design, be a maximum of 102 inches wide, have a left-hand operator location, and be fully ADA compliant. 

 (2) BUS-TRANSIT-HEAVY DUTY-LOW FLOOR-40 FT.-39 PASSENGER -CNG

This specification defines requirements for heavy duty, 40 foot-long, minimum 39 passenger, low floor CNG buses. The bus shall be low floor design, be a maximum of 102 inches wide, have a left-hand operator location, and be fully ADA compliant. 

(3) BUS-TRANSIT-HEAVY DUTY-LOW FLOOR-40 FT.-39 PASSENGER -DIESEL ELECTRIC HYBRID

 This specification defines requirements for heavy duty, 40 foot-long, minimum 39 passenger, low floor diesel electric hybrid bus. The bus shall be low floor design, be a maximum of 102 inches wide, have a left-hand operator location, and be fully ADA compliant. 

In addition, these buses shall have a minimum expected life of 12 years/500,000 miles and be intended for the widest possible spectrum of passengers, including children, adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. These buses shall meet other design goals, including long cycle life, low life-cycle cost, safety, maintainability, durability, and robust diagnostics.

These Standards do not include all varieties of the commodities indicated by the titles but are intended to cover those vehicles generally acquired by the Government.  Buses with standardized components and equipment are highlighted in these Standards.  A selection of coded optional additional systems and equipment are included for agencies, divergent geographic and operational related needs. 

FEDERAL PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS should be amended to this notice within the next few days.

The primary purpose of this pre-solicitation meeting is to explain the government's needs and expectations and the ensuing procurement activities. The government is neither seeking or requesting proposals for this meeting.

GSA TRANSIT BUS PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE

February 23-24, 2011, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

GSA Federal Acquisition Service
2200 Crystal Dr, Lobby Level
Arlington, VA 22202

Please pre-register via email response to craig.yokum@gsa.gov, with header line: TRANSIT BUS PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION, and the contact information for each attendee (Name, Title, Company, Email Address, and Telephone Number).

The Government has a requirement for the following:  

(1) BUS-TRANSIT-HEAVY DUTY-LOW FLOOR-40 FT.-39 PASSENGER -DIESEL

This specification defines requirements for heavy duty, 40 foot-long, minimum 39 passenger, low floor diesel bus. The bus shall be low floor design, be a maximum of 102 inches wide, have a left-hand operator location, and be fully ADA compliant. 

 (2) BUS-TRANSIT-HEAVY DUTY-LOW FLOOR-40 FT.-39 PASSENGER -CNG

This specification defines requirements for heavy duty, 40 foot-long, minimum 39 passenger, low floor CNG buses. The bus shall be low floor design, be a maximum of 102 inches wide, have a left-hand operator location, and be fully ADA compliant. 

(3) BUS-TRANSIT-HEAVY DUTY-LOW FLOOR-40 FT.-39 PASSENGER -DIESEL ELECTRIC HYBRID

 This specification defines requirements for heavy duty, 40 foot-long, minimum 39 passenger, low floor diesel electric hybrid bus. The bus shall be low floor design, be a maximum of 102 inches wide, have a left-hand operator location, and be fully ADA compliant. 

In addition, these buses shall have a minimum expected life of 12 years/500,000 miles and be intended for the widest possible spectrum of passengers, including children, adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. These buses shall meet other design goals, including long cycle life, low life-cycle cost, safety, maintainability, durability, and robust diagnostics.

These Standards do not include all varieties of the commodities indicated by the titles but are intended to cover those vehicles generally acquired by the Government.  Buses with standardized components and equipment are highlighted in these Standards.  A selection of coded optional additional systems and equipment are included for agencies, divergent geographic and operational related needs. 

FEDERAL PURCHASE DESCRIPTIONS should be amended to this notice within the next few days.

The primary purpose of this pre-solicitation meeting is to explain the government's needs and expectations and the ensuing procurement activities. The government is neither seeking or requesting proposals for this meeting.