Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Puget Sound, Bldg 467 W Street, Code 200 Bid Desk, Bremerton, WA 98314-0051

V -- INTERCITY PASSENGER BUS SERVICE SOL N00406-98-R-5097 DUE 083198 POC D. Clemems, 360-476-8017, or B. Powers, 360-476-0374 E-MAIL: FISC Contracting Officer, david_clemens@puget.fisc.navy.mil. 17.DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS: This notice modifies the description for intercity bus charter service previously published on 23 April 1998 (Submission No. 193151). LOT I (Everett-Seattle WA and return): Bus transportation of 300 to 400 passengers from Naval Station Everett to the Washington State Ferry Terminal, Seattle WA, each weekday morning with return trip to Everett each weekday afternoon. Bus service expected to commence in April 1999 for a maximum period of nine months with estimated usage of six months during that period. Lot II (Everett -- Bremerton and return): Bus transportation of approximately 200 to 400 passengers (increasing to an estimated 500 to 700 passengers during July-Sept 1999) from the Naval Station Everett area (including the Smokey Point Navy Support Complex) to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (Bremerton WA) using a Washington State auto ferry, each weekday morning with return trip to Everett each weekday afternoon. In addition, service on the same route would be required for approximately 300 passengers on weekends and holidays. Bus service expected to commence in April 1999 for a maximum period of nine months with estimated usage of six months during that period. Both Lots: Contractor is responsible for vehicles, bus drivers, fuel, maintenance, Lot II state ferry charges, liability insurance, supervision, management, and compliance with all safety, security, and environmental regulations. Buses shall be furnished with high-back reclining seats, equipped with a restroom, and air-conditioned. In accordance with DOD Regulation 4500.9-R, only bus carriers qualified by the Military Traffic Management Command are eligible for contract award. Contract award will be by lot; offerors may offer on one or both lots. Contract type will be a firm, fixed-price requirements type awarded under procedures for commercial (FAR Part 12) services. The Service Contract Act applies. DoD Central Contractor Registration (http://www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil/CCR) is required. Only written requests for the solicitation will be honored. Faxed requests will be accepted at 360-476-2931. Telephone requests will not be honored. All responsible sources may submit offers which shall be considered by Fleet & Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound. All other terms and contiditions remain unchanged. Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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