Large Group Vehicle Rental Request for Adelaide, South Australia Area
ID: FA465925QM012Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4659 319 CONS PKGRAND FORKS AFB, ND, 58205, USA

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Passenger Car Rental (532111)

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LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES (W023)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Air Force's 319th Contracting Squadron, is conducting a sources sought market survey to identify potential vendors capable of providing 100 rental vehicles in Mawson Lakes and the Central Business District of Adelaide, South Australia, for temporary duty travel scheduled from June 21 to July 25, 2025. Vendors are required to submit their organizational details, including CAGE Code, business type, contact information, and specifics about vehicle availability and types, such as sedans, SUVs, and vans, along with any federal rates or discounts available. This initiative is crucial for assessing market capabilities and ensuring adequate competition before any formal solicitation is issued, with responses due by April 30, 2025, at 10:00 PM CST. Interested parties should direct their submissions to the designated contract officers, SSgt Asante Nieves and 2d Lt Cole Kirby, via the provided email addresses.

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    The U.S. Air Force's 319th Contracting Squadron is conducting a sources sought market survey to identify potential vendors capable of providing 100 rental vehicles in Mawson Lakes and Central Business District Adelaide, South Australia, for temporary duty travel from June 21 to July 25, 2025. This initiative aims to assess market capabilities and conditions without generating a formal solicitation or accepting bids at this stage. Vendors are encouraged to submit their organizational details, including CAGE Code, business type, contact information, and details about their vehicle availability and types (such as sedans, SUVs, and vans). Additionally, companies are asked to mention any federal rates or discounts available. Responses must be emailed to designated contract officers by April 30, 2025, at 10:00 PM CST. The aim is to gauge interest and capacity among potential providers, ensuring adequate competition before any formal solicitation is issued. The document emphasizes that participation is voluntary and that the government assumes no financial obligations for the responses submitted.
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