Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

W -- LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT/PASSENGER BUS!! SOL F0561198T1562!! DUE 060298 POC Ronald Hudgins, 719-333-2965 or Ms Sherry Pittinger, 719-333-2732 17. The following modification to solicitation F0561198T1562, CBD submission number 198868 is announced, due to changes/clarifications in bus specifications and related requirements. The close-out date has been extended. Offers must now be received NLT 3:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, 02 June 1998 at Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. Vehicle specifications are changed/clarified as follows: Desired engine is gas driven vs diesel; estimated annual mileage is 3000 miles; high back, perimeter seats are required in a six seat configuration along both sides of the bus, facing inward with 3 seats in the rear, facing forward; interior luggage rack is not required; requirement for USAFA paint scheme and graphics is deleted-a light, neutral color scheme is all that is required; heater and air conditioning specification is changed to read that systems offered will be appropriate for the size of the proposed vehicle and Colorado climate. Related administrative matters are clarified as follows: The government will be responsible for loss of or damage to leased vehicle, except for normal wear and tear and loss or damage caused by negligence of the contractor, its agents or employees. Contractor's liability insurance requirements are described in FAR 52.208-8, Liability and Insurance-Leased Motor Vehicles. Contractor shall obtain and maintain Colorado State tags for the vehicle. A schedule of the buy out price on a month to month basis will be an acceptable substitute for an amortization schedule. FAR 52.208-5, Condition of Leased Vehicles is added. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. Ronald Hudgins (719) 333-2965, or Ms Sherry Pittinger (719)333-2732 may be contacted for information regarding this solicitation. (0146)

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