23 -- MOTOR VEHICLES

Notice Date

November 1, 2001

Contracting Office

INL/RM/MS, Department Of State, 2430 E Street NW, SA-44 South Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20520

ZIP Code

20520

Solicitation Number

0122-093078

Response Due

November 19, 2001

Point of Contact

POC:Ruth Porter, Contracting Officer, 202-776-8686

Description

The INL Bureau is requesting offers for the purchase of vehicles to be exported to Central America -- at least 8 sport utility vehicles. This procurement is a small business set aside and a solicitation. No additional information will be sent out. The type of SUV required is as follows:4 wheel drive, preferably standard transmission (may also offer alternative automatic transmission model for consideration purposes), 6 cylinder unleaded gasoline engine, four doors, seating for a minimum 5 passengers, power steering, power brakes and air conditioning. Prefer dark colors -- no red or bright colors. Not needed are luxury features such as leather seats, cruise control, power windows or power locks. Understand that some of these items may be standard, however. Important: All shipping documents and markings should contain the words "Diplomatic Shipment". Vehicles must be new vehicles. The Government will make an award based upon Best Value to the Government, to the responsible Offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation contained herein and is most advantageous to the Government. For those offers meeting all technical specifications lsited herein, delivery time ARO will then be of primary importance. Price is a factor for consideration, but the Government may award to other than the lowest priced Offeror. Total price quoted must be FOB price to Miami, FL. Fax offers to Ruth Porter, Contracting Officer, 202-776-8686. Offers must be received prior to 4:30 PM, EST on November 19, 2001. All responsible offers will be considered for award*****

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20011105/23SOL002.HTM (W-305 SN5120H9)