This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information includedin this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number BPD-04-CI-0022 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-18. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 441110 and the size standard is $24.5M. The Bureau of the Public Debt, on behalf of the African Development Foundation (ADF), a U.S. Government Corporation fostering grassroots participatory development in Africa, has an immediate need to purchase a new Toyota Landcruiser or equal. REQUIREMENT One Toyota Landcruiser or equal. Vehicle requires a tropical vehicle package for African conditions, roof rack, tow hook, side steps, AM/FM/Single CD player, air conditioning, seatbelts for all seating, right-hand drive, 4-wheel drive, 6-cylinder in-line diesel, 2 spare wheels, double gas tank, heavy-duty suspension, protection plate underneath the motor, spare parts package, front wipers, front grill guard, and minimum 8 passenger seating. Driver and passenger airbags, power steering, power windows, power door locks, cloth seats, and rear wipers, are all requested, if available. If the vehicle is other than a Toyota Landcruiser, you must provide the demonstrated ability of the vehicle to handle the rough terrain and tropical climates as is found in Africa. The Offeror must also provide proof of the availability of service for these vehicles in the areas of their final destination. The final delivery of these vehicles must be completed no later than 60 days from date of award although earlier delivery will favorably affect the Offeror’s evaluation. Vehicle shall be delivered to Dar es salaam, Tanzania. Price must include insurance and delivery charges. The award of a contract will be made to the Offeror whose proposal contains the price and technical features, including delivery date (schedule), offering the best overall value to the Government. Price and technical, including schedule, are approximately equal. Please include any warranties that apply. Offerors shall submit their proposals in English by e-mail to [email protected]. Proposals must be in US dollars. Proposals are due by February 5, 2004, by 2:00 p.m. EST. Your proposal must include all shipping and preparation costs. Your proposal must also include the date the vehicle will be ready for delivery. Only proposals for vehicles meeting or equal to the Landcruiser specifications, and any optional items listed herein, will be considered by the Government. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offers. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52-203.6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-15, Sanctioned European Union Country End Products; and 52-232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than Central Contractor Registration. To download 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Items, go to http://www.arnet.gov/far. Interested offerors may register at http://www.fedbizopps.gov to receive notification when any amendments are issued and available for downloading. Please note that the General Services Administration provides the notification service as a convenience and does not guarantee that notifications will be received by all persons on the mailing list. Therefore, we recommend that you monitor the FedBizOpps site for all information relevant to desired acquisitions. If the Internet option is not available to you, you may receive a hard copy of the solicitation and any amendments (via U.S. Mail) by faxing your request to (304) 480-7203 or e-mailing your request to [email protected].

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