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RFQ/SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912QM-15-Q-0040BTH 2015 El Salvador – Shuttle Bus Services with Drivers

STREAMLINED SOLICITATION:

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

ii. The solicitation number is W912QM-15-Q-0040 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-78, effective date 26 December 2014.

iv. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 485999, All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation with a small business size standard of $15 million dollars. This requirement is not being set aside for Small Businesses.

Item Description Unit Delivery Date

U/P $

T/P$

CLIN 0001

1-each, Shuttle Bus with Driver-25-pax, diesel engine, Automatic or Standard Transmission. (With Full Tank of Fuel on Start)

5 (DAYS) 9 MAR 15 thru 13 MAR 15

CLIN 0002


13 (DAYS) 15 MAR 15 thru 27 MAR 15

CLIN 0003


86 (DAYS) 28 MAR 15 thru 21 JUN 15

CLIN 0004



CLIN 0005



CLIN 0006



CLIN 0007


17 (DAYS) 8 APR 15 thru 24 APR 15

CLIN 0008


8 (DAYS) 7 MAY 15 thru 14 MAY 15

CLIN 0009


9 (DAYS) 14 MAY 15 thru 22 MAY 15

CLIN 0010


16 (DAYS) 21 MAY 15 thru 5 JUN 15


v. The 410th CSB, Regional Contracting Office, at Building D-10, Soto Cano Air Base, Palmerola, Comayagua, Honduras requires the following:

Lease of Shuttle Bus Services with drivers (Rental must be in accordance with attached PWS). The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to rent shuttle buses. All prices and costs contained shall be stated in US. Dollars and all quotation submissions by vendors shall be provided in English. When applicable, all taxes, credit card fees and any other fees will be included on the final price.

vi. Place of Delivery:

Supplies will be inspected/accepted at:

SLV City – Location will be specified by KO in coordination with the COR.El Salvador, Central America (see Attachment 2 for details).

Forward Operating Base (FOS), Comando de Ingenieros de las Fuerzas Armadas (CIFA), La Libertad, and Various Sites El Salvador, Central America (see Attachment 2 for details).

Period of Performance: 9 March 2015 – 30 June 2015

vii. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jul 2013)Addenda – Delete paragraphs: (d) product samples, (e) multiple offers and (h) multiple awards.

viii. 52.212-2, Evaluation – Comercial Items (Jan 1999)The quotes/offers will be evaluated on the following factor:

Price Technical Acceptability : Contractor shall be U.S Embassy Vetted and submit proof Contractor shall submit proof that Drivers meet Section 5.1.4.2 of the PWS Contractor shall submit proof of Full Coverage Insurance 5.1.7 of PWS Contractor shall submit specifications and pictures of vehicles offered

ix. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (Aug 2013) Completed Copy of Offeror Representations and Certifications.

x. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (MAY 2014) applies to this acquisition, no addenda has been done.

xi. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2013-O0019) (Sep 2013) applies to this acquisition.

52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)Fill-in Text: 5 days


xii. 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://acquisition.gov

52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://acquisition.gov

52.252-6 -- Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

AMC Level Protest --If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC. The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. Send protests (other than protests to the contracting officer) to:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel CommandOffice of Command Counsel4400 Martin RoadRm: A6SE040.001Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000Fax: (256)450-8840

Clauses Incorporated by reference:

52.202-1, Definitions (Jan 2012);52.203-3, Gratuities (Apr 1984);52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006);

http://acquisition.gov/

http://acquisition.gov/


52.204-4, Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011);52.204-7, System for Award Management (Jul 2013);52.225-14, Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (Feb 2000);52.228-8 -- Liability and Insurance -- Leased Motor Vehicles52.229-6, Taxes -- Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts (Feb 2013);52.242-13, Bankruptcy (Jul 1995);252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials (Sep 2011);252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jan 2009);252.203-7005, representation relating to compensation of former DOD officials (Nov 2011);252.209-7001, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of A Terrorist Country (Jan 2009);252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By the Government of A Terrorist Country (Dec 2006);252.225-7041, Correspondence in English (Jun 1997);252.229-7000, Invoices Exclusive Of Taxes or Duties (Jun 1997);252.232-7008, Assignment of Claims (Overseas) (Jun 1997);252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments (Dec 2006);252.233-7001, Choice of Law (Overseas) (Jun 1997).252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Jun 2013);252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (Mar 2000).

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

xv. All quotes must include the following information:

Company Name, Address, Telephone Number, Email Address and Fax Number; RFQ/Solicitation Number, Unit Price, Extended Prices for each CLIN, Contractor DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Signed acknowledgement of amendments (if applicable)

Submitted Quotes shall be valid for at least 30 days.

Prices shall be submitted in US Dollars, if local currency is quoted the offeror will not be considered for award.

Close Response Date/Time/Location: 26 February 2015 at 1:00 pm CST at the 410th CSB Regional Contracting Office, Soto Cano Air Base, Comayagua, Honduras or thru email at the below email address(es):

xvi. Point of Contact: Jason, Miles MAJ USA, Contracting Officer, phone: (504) 2713-5123 Ext: 5070, e-mail: [email protected] ; Desmond, Culler SSG USA, Contracting Administrator, phone (504) 2713-5123 Ext 4572, email: desmond. [email protected] .

mailto:[email protected]



United States Army South (ARSOUTH)

BTH SLV 15

Performance Work Statement

Shuttle Bus Services with Drivers

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide transportation for United States Army South (ARSOUTH, also referred to herein as “the Government”) in support of Beyond The Horizons, 2015, El Salvador (BTH-15 SLV). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall furnish supervisory personnel, training, equipment, material, and supplies to accomplish the tasks of providing Shuttle Buses with drivers as specified in Table 1 Attachment 2 of this Performance Work Statement. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background: USSOUTHCOM conducts a Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) Training Exercise in El Salvador from 21 March through 30 June 2015 in order to improve the readiness of US Forces and to support the USSOUTHCOM Theater Campaign Plan by providing military and HCA training opportunities with Host and Partner Nation Military and agencies for Health, Public Security, Education and Agriculture.

1.3 Objectives: The Contractor shall provide ARSOUTH bus transportation services to transport troops and equipment safely and expeditiously from the Forward Operating Base (FOS), Comando de Ingenieros de las Fuerzas Armadas (CIFA), La Libertad, to designated worksites as specified in table 1. Additionally, the Contractor shall be flexible in transporting troops and equipment to and from other locations as necessary in coordination with the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal services for shuttle bus transportation with drivers to ARSOUTH to transport troops safely and expeditiously from the Comando de Ingenieros de las Fuerzas Armadas (CIFA), La Libertad, to various locations within the country of El Salvador or as required fulfilling mission requirements. As a minimum as far as to San Miguel and Santa Ana Departments, City of San Salvador, Engineer and Medical Project locations, Comalapa, and others.

1.5. Period of Performance: 9 March – 30 June 2015.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.


1.6.2 Quality Assurance : The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Contractor is required to work during the following holidays, when applicable:

1 Jan New Year's Day

16 Jan Signing of Peace Accords

8 Mar Women's Day

29 Mar Palm Sunday

2 Apr Maundy Thursday

3 Apr Good Friday

4 Apr Holy Saturday

5 Apr Easter Day

1 May Labor Day / May Day

3 May Cross Day

7 May Soldiers' Day

10 May Mothers' Day

17 Jun Fathers' Day

22 Jun Teachers' Day

4 Aug Celebrations of San Salvador



15 Sep Independence Day

1 Oct Children´s Day

12 Oct Columbus Day

2 Nov All Saints Day

24 Dec Christmas Eve

25 Dec Christmas Day

31 Dec New Year's Eve

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall provide shuttle services not to exceed 12 hours per day between 0500 and 2000 hours Monday through Sunday. Contractor shall provide planned overtime schedule to the COR (per agreed upon timeframe i.e., monthly or weekly) The KO or COR will establish the reporting times based on mission requirements. For example, two buses start from 0500 to 1700 and four buses start from 0800 to 2000. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS to include holidays referenced in paragraph 1.6.3 above. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed within the country of El Salvador and its borders.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: 410th CSB Contracting Officer will determine the type of contract to be awarded.

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS. At the time of award of the contract or when hiring new contract workers, the Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check done by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a


security check reveals information an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

Full birth name Married name (if applicable) SSN or local equivalent (ID card number) Date of birth Place of birth (city, country)

1.6.7.1.1 If a background check on any employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately:

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative of that information; and

(2) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative only if the contract is for drivers for the Government.

1.6.7.1.2 The Contractor shall also immediately-

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative of any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person;

(2) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this clause.

1.6.7.1.3 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in-

(1) Requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract;

(2) Requiring the Contractor to terminate a subcontract;

(3) Suspension of contract payments;

(4) Termination of the contract for default or cause, in accordance with the termination clause of this contract; or

(5) Suspension or debarment.

1.6.7.1.4 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.2 IDENTIFICATION. If required by the Government security director, contract personnel and all associated sub-contractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture


ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public.

1.6.7.3 INSTALLATION ACCESS. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.6.7.4 FPCON. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.5 If the contractor, or a sub-contractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Contracting Officer retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. Personnel shall not post or discuss government facility activities on any unauthorized public access media. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information. However, contractor will immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.6.8 P hysical S ecurity : The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.9 Special Qualifications: None.

1.6.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: N/A

1.6.11 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will appointed by KO. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.12 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source


selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.


2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Sunday, unless specified otherwise (7 seven days a week).

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's RepresentativeAFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementAR Army RegulationCCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal RegulationsCONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)COR Contracting Officer RepresentativeCOTR Contracting Officer's Technical RepresentativeCOTS Commercial-Off-the-ShelfDA Department of the ArmyDD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement ListDFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation SupplementDMDC Defense Manpower Data CenterDOD Department of DefenseFAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of InterestOCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase OutPOC Point of ContactPRS Performance Requirements SummaryPWS Performance Work StatementQA Quality AssuranceQAP Quality Assurance ProgramQASP Quality Assurance Surveillance PlanQC Quality ControlQCP Quality Control ProgramTE Technical Exhibit

PART 3GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES


3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 General: The Government shall furnish fuel to the contractor between 9 March and 30 June 2015.

PART 4CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish all personnel required to perform work under this contract.

4.1.1. The Contractor shall provide all lodging, meals, and transportation for contracted drivers regardless of the location.

4.2. Secret Facility Clearance: Not Applicable.

4.3. Materials: Not Applicable.

4.4. Equipment: Required Vehicles with drivers and a full tank of fuel on start date.

PART 5SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services. The Contractor shall provide services for Shuttle Buses with drivers.

5.1.2 Vehicles: The Contractor shall provide coaster buses with a minimum capacity of 25 passengers per delivery schedule (Attachment 2).

5.1.2.1 The buses shall be diesel type and will be equipped with power steering, power brakes, air conditioning system, and with standard safety equipment as required by Salvadoran transportation laws. Requirements will include, but are not limited to, seat belts; serviceable spare tire, jack and tire tools, warning devices (such as a warning triangle) and no front windshield cracks or breaks. Vehicles must be in compliance with all Salvadoran and local vehicle and / or transportation regulations during the entire period of contract performance.

5.1.2.2. The Contractor shall provide vehicles between not older than four years (2011 and 2015).


5.1.3. The Contractor shall repair or replace damaged vehicles with the same type vehicle within 24 hour notification from the KO or COR.

5.1.4. Drivers: The Contractor shall ensure that drivers are qualified, able and capable of safely operating vehicles and are not under the effects of alcohol or drugs at least 8 hours prior to and during the performance of their duties. Any driver suspected of reporting for duty under the effects of alcohol or drugs will be reported to the KO and will not be allowed to perform their duties.

5.1.4.1. Drivers shall meet and maintain a professional decorum at all times. The Contractor shall provide drivers with a standard daily uniform to include company logo. At a minimum, drivers will wear full length slacks, a short sleeve shirt or polo shirt without tie, and covered toe shoes.

5.1.4.2. Drivers shall have a safe driving record for the last 2 years and must be licensed and insured. Drivers’ records shall be made available to COR/KO prior to period of performance or when a new driver is hired and any time upon request of COR/KO.

5.1.4.3. Drivers shall report for work on time as per hours specified on Attachment 2. Any changes will be approved through the COR.

5.1.4.4. Drivers shall have knowledge of Salvadoran road networks and specific knowledge of engagement routes as designated by the COR.

5.1.4.5. Drivers shall not text at any time when driving and will only stop in safe and authorized places to answer or make urgent phone calls.

5.1.5. Inspection: The COR shall conduct an inspection upon receiving any vehicle to ensure physical and mechanical condition of the vehicle and equipment satisfies the US Government’s needs, safety needs, and applicable local Government transportation laws before vehicles are delivered or upon contract award process is completed.

5.1.6. The COR will consider all terms specific within this contract, Salvadoran law, and “US Safety Standards” as a guide for accepting and / or rejecting vehicles at the start of the contract period.

5.1.7. Insurance: The Contractor shall provide FULL COVERAGE insurance for their vehicles as required by Salvadoran laws and as stated in the Federal Acquisition Requirement (FAR) clause 52.228-8. In the event of an accident, the contractor is responsible for all damages to its property and/or any damage to a third party. The US Government assumes no liability for damages or injuries.

5.1. 8. The Contractor shall include vehicle insurance coverage as part of the monthly lease costs. 5.2. CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR) :The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the US Government via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/, and then click on the “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contract services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2015. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on the “Send an email” which is located under the Help

http://www.ecmra.mil/


Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

PART 6APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS): Not Applicable.

Part 7: ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST

7.1 Attachment 1- Performance Requirements Summary7.2 Attachment 2- Deliverables Schedule 7.3 Attachment 3- Photos

Attachment 1 (PRS)

Performance Objective

Standard

Performance Threshold

Method of Surveillance

% Deduction from monthly invoice for not

meeting Performance

Standards

1. Combating Trafficking in PersonsFAR 52.222-50 c

The Contractor shall Notify its employees of

a. The United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in paragraph (b) of this clause

The actions that will be taken against employees for

violations of this policy. Such actions may include,

but are not limited to, removal from the contract,

reduction in benefits, or

100% Compliance 100% Inspection, COR Validation

Example; 5% of total monthly price will be deducted


termination of employment2. Contracting Manpower ReportingPWS para.5.2

The Contractor shall completely fill in all the

information in the format using the following web

address https://cmra.army.mil. The contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this

reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to

exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each

government fiscal year and must be reported by 31

October of each calendar year. If contract period of performance ends prior to

September 30, the contractor has 30 day from end date of the contract to complete the

CMR requirement.

100% Compliance 100% Inspection, COR Validation

Example: 5% of CLINS total monthly price will be deducted

PWS paragraph 5.1.2The Contractor shall provide coaster buses with a minimum capacity of 25 passengers per delivery schedule Attachment 2.

The correct type and number of vehicles are delivered to designated locations on the correct dates and times as

specified in Attachment 2 in coordination with the KO or

COR.

100% compliance. 100% Inspection

PWS paragraph 1.6.7Security: The Contractor shall ensure their drivers pass a security check by the Salvadoran Police Department and other agencies as required by Salvadoran laws prior to contract award.

Drivers pass security check by Salvadoran Police Department and other

agencies prior to contract award.

100% Compliance 100% Inspection

PWS paragraph 5.1.2.1Vehicles: All vehicles will be diesel type vehicles and will be equipped with power steering, power

Vehicles are in compliance with all Salvadoran and local vehicle and/or transportation regulations during the period

of contract performance.

100% Compliance 100% Inspection

https://cmra.army.mil/


brakes, air conditioning system, GPS, and with standard safety equipment as required by Salvadoran transportation laws. Requirements will include, but are not limited to, seat belts; serviceable spare tire, jack and tire tools, warning devices (such as a warning triangle) and no front windshield cracks or breaks.PWS paragraph 5.1.4.1 Drivers: Drivers shall meet and maintain a professional decorum at all times. The Contractor shall provide drivers with a standard daily uniform to include company logo. At a minimum, drivers will wear full length slacks, a short sleeve shirt or polo shirt without tie, and covered toe shoes. Drivers shall not consume alcohol or drugs for at least 8 hours prior to as well as during performance of their duties.

Drivers meet and maintain professional decorum.

Drivers wear full length slacks, short sleeve shirt or polo shirt without tie, and

covered shoes.

Drivers meet professional decorum standard 97% of the time per month.

Periodic Inspection

PWS paragraph 5.1.5 Inspection: The COR and a trained US Government mechanic shall conduct a joint vehicle inspection with the Contractor.

Ensure physical and mechanical condition of the

vehicle and equipment satisfies the US

Government’s needs, safety needs, and applicable local Government transportation

laws.

96% of vehicles meet US Government requirements and are in compliance with Salvadoran transportation laws.

100% Inspection

PWS paragraph 5.1.7 Insurance. The Contractor shall

All vehicles have full coverage insurance as per

100%compliance. 100% inspection


provide FULL COVERAGE insurance for their vehicles as may be required by Salvadoran laws.

FAR clause 52.228-8

Attachment 2: Deliverables ScheduleFROM TO PICK UP

LOCATIONDROP OFF LOCATION

NUMBEROF PAX

NUMBEROF

VEH’S

NUMBER DAYS

REMARKS

9 March 15 13 March 15

Decameron Hotel

Acajutla Port 15 1 5 PSA Team support

15 March 15

27 March 15

CIFA Various Sites 90 3 39 ADVON Support

28 Mar 15 21 June 15 CIFA ENG SITE 1/6 Centro Escolar

Cario Estanzuelas, Canton El

Puente, Quezaltepeque, San Salvador

50 2 168 EN Units New

Construction

28 Mar 15 21 June 15

CIFA ENG SITE 3Centro Escolar

Ranulfo Castro,

Chalchuapa, Santa Ana


Construction

28 Mar 15 21 June 15

CIFA ENG SITE 4/5Centro Escolar



Nuevo Consumidero,

San Juan Opico

Construction

28 Mar 15 21 June 15

CIFA ENG SITE 7 Unidad

Comunitaria de Salud

Familiar en, San Juan

Opico


Construction

8 April 2015

24 April 15

Centro Escolar Hacienda El

Coco El Paste, Santa Ana

40 2 34 USA MEDRETE

7 May 2015

14 May 2015

Centro Escolar Ciudad Arce, Santa Lucia, La Libertad

40 2 16 USAMEDRETE

14 May 2015

22 May 2015

Centro Escolar Joya del Ceren Joya del Ceren,

La Libertad

40 2 16 USAMEDRETE

21 May 2015

5 June2015

Instituto Nacional Juan

Pablo II Nejapa, San

Salvador

40 2 32 AF MEDRETE

Total 20 814

Attachment 3: Photos


A/CDIESEL Fuel OnlyTinted Windows if availableNew TiresClean InteriorsFully functional devices (lights, doors, windows, cargo area, Accident Free Vehicles25 Passengers2011 or Newer Model

Note: This requirement is subject to availability of funds, the Government does not guarantee that an award will result from this solicitation. If you are submitting a quote in response to this RFQ it is assumed that you understand that the Government is not obligated to furnish a contract award as a result of any quotes received.

Note: If you have not been Vetted by the U.S. Embassy contact SFC Rapozo, Amaury SCO Operations NCO Email: [email protected] : Phone: 503-2501-2407 for details.


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