Vehicle for Lease - Bahrain

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.The purpose of this market research is to determine the availability of qualified and capable vendors for the potential future requirement related to vehicle lease. 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) Bahrain Area of Responsibility (AOR). This contract will provide one (1) vehicle for USACE-Middle East District personnel located within the CENTCOM AOR in Bahrain. The contract duration for this requirement includes a 12-month base performance period and four (4), one (1) year option periods. The Contractor-provided fleet of vehicles shall be in new or in like new condition (driven less than 15,000 kilometers at delivery). One (1) Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV): A mid-sized sports utility vehicle (SUV) with 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and seating capacity for five people inclusive of jump seats. The minimum acceptable engine displacement is 3.4 liters, and with a minimum 18 US gallon fuel tank. The Contractor shall meet the requirements of the local laws; and are covered by a comprehensive insurance plan. The Contractor-provided SUVs shall have the following salient 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 August 2025, and the anticipated period of performance is five years; consisting of one base year and four options. This notice is intended to gather information about the capabilities of potential vendors and assess the overall marketplace for the planned requirement.