This is a sources sought notice for market research to determine the availability and capability of businesses to provide non-tactical vehicle (NTV) transportation services for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) in Djibouti. The requirement is for the lease of four 4x4 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) capable of operating in rough terrain, high temperatures, and low-quality roads. The contract will have a base period of one year with four option periods, totaling 60 months. Vehicles must be new, with less than 1,610 km, and equipped to specific specifications. The contractor is responsible for registration, licensing, maintenance, and providing manufacturer's standard warranty with replacement or loaner vehicles. Inspections will be conducted upon delivery and return. The contractor will be responsible for minor damages up to 5,000 AUD (approximately 3,300 USD). Insurance coverage is required. The government will not permit the contractor's vehicles to be used in violation of host nation laws, but will reimburse for fines incurred due to government violations. Responses to this sources sought are due by May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT.
The period of performance is 60 months total, with a base period from September 8, 2026, to September 7, 2027, and four option periods extending to September 7, 2031. The bid submission deadline is May 8, 2026.
The contractor shall have warranties for all vehicles, which are to be the manufacturers standard warranty for new vehicles. The contractor shall provide a comparable replacement or loaner, acceptable to the government, with no lapse during warranty problems/repairs.
Vendors who wish to respond should submit a response that demonstrates the ability to meet the requirement as listed in the draft statement of work (SOW). An initial price estimate or quote from an established price list, schedule or other means is acceptable.
If the contractor cannot furnish an acceptable vehicle within the time limits established by this contract, the government may, at its option: deduct from the contractor's invoice amount based on 1/30 of the monthly lease cost set forth in the contract line item number (CLIN) schedule, multiplied by the actual number of calendar days of each day the vehicle was not in compliance within the contract requirements; or correct the defect or obtain a vehicle of a similar type from another source until an acceptable vehicle is furnished by the contractor and charge or offset against the contractor any excess costs occasioned thereby.
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