Purchasing Agent: Management Sciences for Health, 165 Allandale Road, Boston, MA 02130 An action for the USAID program.

23 -- MOTOR VEHICLES SOL RFQ No.Prism 1001/98 DUE 100898 POC Gordon Homer, Procurement Officer, Management Sciences for Health, 165 Allandale Road, Boston, MA 02130, Tel: 617-524-7799, Fax: 617-524-6538 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97- 3. The source origin code for this procurement is USAID Geographic Code 000 (U.S. only). Note, however, that a source origin waiver is being sought to permit code 935 (all but foreign policy restricted countries.) The contractor shall deliver to Conakry, Guinea: Item 1. Four (4) each 1998 or 1999 4x4 LHD station wagons, tropicalized for use in extreme physical and climatic conditions. Engine: Minimum 4.0 liter 6 cylinder diesel powered with heavy duty cooling system. Transmission: Manual with 5 speeds forward and 1 reverse. Steering: Power steering. Brakes: Power brakes, front disc, rear drum. Suspension: Heavy duty suspension, suitable for off-road use in rough terrain and wet conditions. Tires: Steel belted radials, all terrain tread. Full size spare tire and wheel shall be provided. Electricals: Heavy duty 12 volt electrical system. Extras: Front mounted power winch. Doors: 5. Seats: Front: 1 + 2 bench. Rear: 3 person bench. Cloth. Spare parts: Manufacturer's recommended spare parts for 2 years. Item 2. Two (2) each 1998 or 1999 model 4x4 pickup trucks with extended cab, tropicalized for use in extreme physical and climatic conditions. Engine: Minimum 3.0 liter 4 cyclinder, diesel powered. Heavy duty engine cooling system. Transmission: Manual with 5 speeds forward and 1 reverse. Steering: Power steering. Brakes: Power brakes, front disc, rear drum. Suspension: Heavy duty suspension suitable for off-road use in rough terrain and wet conditions. Tires: Steel belted radials, with all terrain tread. Full size spare tire and wheel, mounted in a suitable location.Electricals: Heavy duty 12 volt electrical system. Extras: Front mounted power winch. Doors: 4. Seats: 4-5 passenger capacity. Cloth covering. Spare parts: Manufacturer's recommended spare parts for 2 years. Item 3. Two (2) each sedans/station wagons to manufacturer's standard specifications, tropicalized for heavy duty urban use in Guinea. Engine: Minimum 1600cc operating on regular leaded gasoline. Heavy duty cooling system. Transmission: Manual minimum 5 speeds forward and 1 reverse. Steering: Standard for the vehicle offered. Brakes: Standard for the vehicle offered. Suspension: Heavy duty suspension. Tires: Steel belted radials, full size spare tire and wheel. Spare parts: Manufacturers recommended spare parts for 2 years. Warranty: Manufacturer's warranty must be fully honored throughout Guinea. Delivery: All vehicles must be delivered as soon as possible. Price basis: CIF Conakry, Guinea. Validity: Quotations to remain valid for 90 days from the closing date of this RFQ, and are to be accompanied by manufacturer's product descriptive literature and technical specifications. Contract: MSH will award a contract based on quotations resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors listed in descending order of importance shall be used to evaluate offers: a. Lowest price quotation for all items. b. Having an authorized representative in Guinea. to implement warranty, maintenance, and provision of spare parts. c. Earliest delivery. d. Past performance. Each offeror is required to provide information for similar/same supplies, to include two most recent contract numbers, points of contact with current telephone numbers, and types of supplies provided. Requirements: The contractor shall carry out the following tasks: a) All vehicles shall be delivered CIF to Conakry, Guinea, not later than November 30, 1998. b) Provide timely information and copies of alldocumentation to MSH including but not limited to name of carrier, pickup and delivery dates, copies of all applicable Bills of Lading, vendor's invoice detailing CIF value, and packing lists. "Timely notification" means that the contractor shall advise MSH by fax (617-524-6538) of the shipment within one day of placing the vehicles on the transportation conveyance. c) The Contractor shall send, by the fastest safest means available, originals of all the documentation described above to MSH, Batiment 208 Route 826/Route de L'Hotel Golfe, Quartier Minier, Conakry, Republic of Quinea. Telephone: (224)22-07-51 and 52, and fax (224)46-39-13. The following incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3 and are hereby incorporated: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items shall be completed and submitted with the quotation. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, with the following addenda: Para b) the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to Government, with Alternate 1 52.203-10 Price Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages Supplies, Services, or Research and Development. 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity. 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns. 52.222-20 Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. 52.223-2 Clean Air and Water. 52.223-6 Drug-free Workplace. 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies. The following AIDAR clauses are applicable and incorporated by reference. 752.202-1 Definitions. Alternate 70 and Alternate 72. 752.203-1 Officials Not to Benefit. 752.209-70 Requirement for Past Performance References. 752.7004 Source and Nationality Requirements (000). 752.7006 Notices. 752.7009 Marking. 752.7025 Approvals. 752.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Vessels. Posted 09/24/98 (I-SN253867). (0267)

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