23 -- Sports Utility Vehicle

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), International Services (IS) KM 2 Carretera A La Angostura, Chiapa De Corzo, Chis. Mexico has a requirement for one (1) Full-Sized Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). The vehicle must meet, at a minimum the following requirements: U.S. made; Model 2004 or 2005, V8 Engine; 4 X 2; Automatic transmission ; doors/outlets for rear passengers ; seating capacity for 9; Antilock brakes, Air conditioning; Alarm system; AM/FM radio; In-country standard warranty. The vehicle will be stationed in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico. Vendor/dealership must be located within Tuxtla Gutierrez city limits. Delivery to take place within 20 days of date of award. This will be a FIRM-FIXED price award. NAICS Code: 441110. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-22. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.232-25 (10/03); Changes--Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Instruction to Offerers - Commercial Items 52.212-1 (01/04); Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (01/99); Offerer Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 (01/04); Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-4 (10/03); and Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5(04/04); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (10/03). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Award will be made to offerer that represents the best value based on lowest price and location of dealership. Quotations are due by Friday, September 3, 2004 10:00 AM CST. Submit faxed quotations to 612-370-2136, Attn: Jayne Frommes . Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. All offers must be signed