Coach Bus - Sources Sought
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of Large and Small Businesses, including Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) prospective contractors relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing).
The Motor Coach Industries (MCI) MCI D4005 (MY2018) Coach Bus is known to meet the Government s needs. The Government is requesting that responsible Large and Small Businesses, including VOSB or SDVOSB sources respond if it can provide the following items on a brand name or equal basis:
Line
Item No.
Description
Qty
Unit
0001
SIN 396.1
Base Coach (D4005)
1
EA
0002
FFP
Fuel fired aux heater
1
EA
0003
COBB
On board battery charger / in station lighting
1
EA
0004
PCC
Paint - custom color
1
EA
0005
VCB1
Video camera - back up - color
1
EA
0006
VV6
Video Viewing - DVD W 6 - 8 inch monitors
1
EA
0007
LAV1
Lavatory w/provisions for moist towelettes
1
EA
0008
LRID
Luggage racks with doors
1
EA
0009
GRS
Seat - passenger grab handle
1
EA
0010
WCL3
Braun wheelchair lift PKG - includes 2 WCL positions
1
EA
0011
TPMS
Tire Pressure monitoring system
1
EA
0012
None
Hubodometer on right rear drive axle in miles
1
EA
0013
None
Cordless Microphone - REI
1
EA
0014
None
Passenger Window Blinds
1
EA
0015
None
Fog Lights
1
EA
Salient Characteristics (MCI D4005 (MY2018) Or EQUAL):
Must consider trade-in allowance of existing bus:
Condition: Good-to-Excellent (self-described)
Model: MCI E4500
Miles: 356,625
MFG Date: January 2009
Underbody storage
Must have Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Must have back-up camera (color)
120v and 12v plugin for specimen coolers and accessories
Microphone w/PA system
Heated windshield washer reservoir
APU unit - AUX power unit
Double-glazed side sash for driver and entrance doors
Mechanical leveling system with kneel
Variable assistance power steering
Electric windshield wipers
Full length open parcel racks (cords)
Hub-mounted steel wheels
At least 160-gallon fuel tank
At least 45-passenger seating (configured to seating for 25, two wheelchair positions and lavatory)
Individual passenger service modules with LED reading lights and air outlets
3-point passenger seat belts: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 210 compliant
Turning radius: at least 47 ft / 14.33 m
Lavatory chemical type w/o wash basin
Lavatory auxiliary retention tank
Upholstered seats
Self-retracting footrests
Fold-down aisle armrests
Snack trays
Passenger side window blinds
Parcel rack doors
Fire Suppression Modular System, with an engine shutdown system, at least 4 nozzles in engine compartment
Color: VA Iron Mountain paint scheme to be defined prior to solicitation/award
Wheelchair lift - includes baggage door wheelchair lift pocket
Fog lamps
At least six 8" 16:9 aspect ratio LCD monitors with DVD player
AM/FM/CD tuner
Pro-heat auxiliary engine heater with circulating pump
Engine at least:
11L
415 HP
1400 FT-LB
Automatic transmission without retarder
Interested VOSBs and SDVOSBs are required to submit an e-mail delineating:
Qualifications, capabilities, and experience for providing this product;
Business size/Socioeconomic status;
If the product is on the Federal Supply Schedule or the Open Market; and
Memo or correspondence which authorizes distributor to distribute the manufacturer s products.
This is not a Request for Proposal or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. Your responses will be used solely for market research purposes of the Government. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submissions will not be returned to the sender. VOSBs and SDVOSBs must be registered and verified in VIP for set-aside consideration.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 336211 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Responses due are to be submitted by e-mail to Jim Hedman at james.hedman2@va.gov. The information requested must be received no later than 09:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time on Tuesday, May 30th, 2017.
Jim Hedman
james.hedman2@va.gov
James.Hedman2@va.gov
