FBO: Federal Business Opportunities

1.0 DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 13 and 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. Solicitation number ADF-07-Sol-006 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The African Development Foundation (ADF), a U.S. Government Corporation fostering grassroots participatory development in Africa, has an immediate need to purchase 1 (one) new Toyota Land Cruiser Station Wagon or equal. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 441110 and the size standard is $24.5M. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for this acquisition.



The quote must:



(a) Specify the year, make, and model of offered vehicle;

(b) Provide the vehicle?s technical specifications to include the list of standard and optional equipment and color, the servicing availability and warranty provisions for the vehicle; and

c) Provide the delivery date.



2.0 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS



The vehicle must include at a minimum:



Left-hand drive

4-wheel drive

At least 6-cylinder gasoline engine

Heavy-duty suspension

Heavy duty cooling system

Driver and front passenger airbags

Anti-lock brakes

Minimum 5 passenger seating

Seatbelts for all seating

Double gas tank

Side steps/running boards

Air conditioning (dual air conditioning preferred)

Power steering

Bull bar

Skid plate

Front windshield wipers

Tow hook

1 spare wheel

4 spare tires

1 set tool kit (to include spanner of all sizes and tools to change tires)

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit



Vehicle should be grey or dark-colored (not white). Specify color in proposal.



Also Required: Name, address, and telephone number of authorized maintenance and repair service vendor in Cape Verde. Include all warranties that apply and identify authorized dealers that can provide the manufacturer warranty and after-sales service.



If the vehicle is other than a Toyota Land Cruiser you must indicate the demonstrated ability of the vehicle to handle the rough terrain and tropical climates as are found in Africa.



Requested if Available:

Power windows

Power door locks

Rear windshield wipers

Windows with reflective tinting

Rear window with extra heat reflective/dark tint

Cloth seats

AM/FM radio with CD player.



Optional:

Spare parts package: 4 oil filters; 4 fuel filters; 4 air filters; 4 sets of fan belts; 2 sets front shock absorbers; 2 sets rear shock absorbers; 1 battery.

Portable refrigerator.



ADF will review options in proposal based on need and cost to determine which options, if any, will be selected.



3.0 PLACE OF DELIVERY



Delivered F.o.b. to



American Embassy Monrovia

UN Drive, Mamba Point

Monrovia, Liberia

Point of Contact: James K. Addo, Interim Country Representative, African Development Foundation, Monrovia, Liberia.

Delivery must be completed no later than 45 days from date of award although earlier delivery will favorably affect the Offeror's evaluation. Price must include all shipping, insurance and preparation charges to delivery point.



4.0 INVOICING AND PAYMENT



The Prompt Payment Act applies to this purchase. Payment will be made within 30 calendar days after delivery and acceptance of the vehicle to the required destination. The original invoice shall be mailed to African Development Foundation, Suite 1000 10th Floor, 1400 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005-2248, attn: Phyllis Volin. A copy of the invoice shall be mailed to the consignee.



5.0 EVALUATION AND AWARD



The Government will award a firm fixed-price purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:



a) Price

b) Compliance with required vehicle specifications

c) Delivery date

d) Warranty considerations



The quotes should include the price delivering the vehicles with all options assembled prior to ADF acceptance.



The Government intends to make an award without discussions, but reserves the right to engage in discussions.



6.0 SOLICITATION RESPONSE FORMAT



a) The quotation shall be in English. It shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number ADF-07-Sol-006 and submitted by email to pvolin@usadf.gov or by fax at (202) 673-3939 by no later than 3:00 PM Eastern time (U.S.) on June 29, 2007. Quotations must be in US dollars.



b) Only proposals meeting or exceeding the Land Cruiser specifications and optional items listed herein will be considered by the Government. If the vehicle quoted by an offeror does not include all of the options requested, notice of the deviations must be prominently specified in the quote.



c) Offerors shall complete the Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items form found at FAR 52.213-3 and return it with its quote. To download 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, go to http//www.arnet.gov/far.



d) Quotes that fail to submit the requested representations and certifications, or vehicle specification information, or that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from consideration.



7.0 ADMINISTRATION



Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Phyllis Volin, Field Administration Officer, by telephone at 202-673-3916 ext. 131 or via email at pvolin@usadf.gov.



8.0 APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES



The following Provisions and Clauses are incorporated by reference and included in this acquisition:



FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items.

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items.

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items.

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items.

FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination.

The checked clauses under FAR 52.212-5(a)(1) are:

a) 52.232-33 / -34 as applicable Payments By Electronic Funds Transfer- Central Contractor Registration/ Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration

c) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration

d) 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Items



Although this contract is for the international shipment of goods, the Convention on the International Sale of Goods does not apply.