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 ADF06-C-011 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 441110 and the size standard is $24.5M. The African Development Foundation (ADF), a U.S. Government Corporation fostering grassroots participatory development in Africa, has an immediate need to purchase 5 new Toyota Landcruisers HZJ105l-GCMRS or equal. Vehicles require a tropical vehicle package for the African rough terrain and tropical conditions, side steps/running boards, air conditioning (dual air conditioning preferred), seatbelts for all seating, minimum 5 passenger seating, right-hand drive, 4-wheel drive, 6-cylinder in-line diesel, power steering, driver and passenger airbags, 1 spare wheel, double gas tank, front grill guard, heavy-duty suspension, 12v electrical system, heavy duty cooling system, protection plate underneath the motor to protect undercarriage such as the oil pan and motor (not armor plate), 1 set tool kit (to include spanner of all sizes and tools to change tires), fire extinguisher and first aid kit. AM/FM/Single CD player, anti-lock braking system, short wave radio and power windows, power door locks, cloth seats, roof rack, tow hook, front and rear wipers, are all requested if available. Optional spare parts package (4 oil filters, 4 fuel filters 4 air filters, 4 sets of fan belts, 2 sets front shock absorbers, 2 sets rear shock absorbers, 1 battery). ADF will review additional options in proposal based on need and cost to determine which options, if any, will be selected. 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 are found in Africa. The delivery point is: for two of the vehicles is Gaborone, Botswana, one vehicle is Windhoek, Namibia and two vehicles is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The delivery must be completed no later than 60 days from date of award although earlier delivery will favorably affect the Offeror’s evaluation. Price must include insurance and delivery charges to delivery point. 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. The Offeror must also provide proof of the availability of maintenance and repair service in Botswana, Namibia and Tanzania to include the vendor’s name, address and telephone number. Please identify the approved authorized dealers in each country that can provide the manufacturer warranty and after-sales service. Price and technical, including the delivery schedule, are approximately equal. Please include any warranties that apply. Offerors shall submit their proposals in English by e-mail to Ellen Teel at [email protected] and please copy Phyllis Volin [email protected]. Proposals must be in US dollars. Proposals are due by July 6, 2006, by 5:00 p.m. EDT. 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 meeting or equal to the Landcruiser specifications and 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. The Offeror assumes the full responsibility for ensuring that offers are received at the place as delineated herein and by the date and time identified above. All offers must be closed and sealed and must be fully identified on the sealed envelope if delivered via third party carrier or hand delivered. The offeror assumes full responsibility for ensuring electronic proposals are formatted in accordance with ADF Security Requirements. The following file extensions are not allowable and application materials/data submitted with these extensions cannot be considered: bat, cmd, com, exe, pif, rar, scr, vbs, hta, cpl, and zip files. Microsoft Office compatible documents are acceptable. If the Offeror determines other formats are necessary, it is the Offeror’s responsibility to verify with ADF that formats are acceptable. Proposal materials with unacceptable or unreadable formats may be found non responsive. When proposals are hand-carried or sent by courier service, the address for offers is the African Development Foundation, 1400 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1000, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005. For offers sent via US Mail, FedEx, or similar methods, please send to the African Development Foundation, 1400 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 1000, 10th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005.

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