Vehicles for Lease - Kuwait

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Transatlantic Division, Middle East District is seeking to gather information from potential sources that may be capable of fulfilling the requirements outlined in this notice. No contract will be awarded as a result of this notice. This market research will assist the agency in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. Participation in this market research is voluntary, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding to this notice. The intent of this acquisition is to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to provide safe and operational vehicles for USACE employees (military and civilian) stationed Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) at locations within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Kuwait. This contract will provide up to thirteen (13) vehicles for USACE personnel located within the CENTCOM AOR in Kuwait. Twelve (12) Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmission. The minimum acceptable engine displacement is 3.0 liters or greater. One (1) Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmission. The engine shall have at least 6 six-cylinders, with a 3.5-liter capacity or greater. They shall be model year 2025 or newer at the time of acceptance. The projected award date for this contract is October 2025, and the anticipated period of performance is one year from the award date. This notice is intended to gather information about the capabilities of potential vendors and assess the overall marketplace for the planned requirement. The Contractor-provided SUVs shall have the following additional characteristics: Off-road steel belted radial tires Heavy duty factory installed heating/cooling system Driver and passenger side view mirrors Seat belts Driver and front passenger air bags minimum Fire extinguisher Safety glass on all windows (Safety glass refers to the standard laminated glass safety features) Red Cross approved first aid kit Warning triangle Portable battery jump starter with a minimum of 1700 peak amps Inflated full size spare tire with jack 4-wheel anti-lock brakes Minimum of 2 USB/USB-C ports accessible from the front seats of the vehicle and a rear electrical outlet, suitable for powering peripheral devices. Factory installed GPS or compatibility with Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto® / Google Maps™ Backup camera. The projected award date for this contract is October 2025, and the anticipated period of performance is one year from the award date. This notice is intended to gather information about the capabilities of potential vendors and assess the overall marketplace for the planned requirement.