Vehicle Rental -PALMETTO REACH Saipan/Palau
ID: FA441826Q00041Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4418 628 CONS PKJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, USA

NAICS

Passenger Car Rental (532111)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES (W023)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for vehicle rental services under the combined synopsis/solicitation FA441826Q00041, specifically for the Palmetto Reach mission in Saipan and Palau. The procurement requires the contractor to provide a total of 56 vehicles, including 5-passenger cars, 7-passenger vans, and a heavy-duty pickup truck, with stringent specifications regarding vehicle condition and delivery timelines set for January 2026. This opportunity is crucial for supporting the 437th Airlift Wing's operations, ensuring reliable transportation during the mission. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by December 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to Levi Mowrey at levi.mowrey@us.af.mil or by phone at 843-963-5857.

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    The Palmetto Reach Statement of Work outlines requirements for commercial vehicle rentals to support the 437th Airlift Wing's mission in Palau and Saipan. The contractor must provide a total of 56 vehicles—22 for Palau and 34 for Saipan—including 5-passenger cars, 7-passenger vans, and a heavy-duty pickup truck. Vehicles must be delivered to specific airports by agreed-upon dates in January 2026, with the rental period not exceeding 60 days. All vehicles must meet stringent requirements, including being less than 150,000 miles, in good working order, properly licensed, and fully fueled. The contractor is responsible for 24-hour support, including towing and vehicle replacement within four business hours, and bears most risks of loss or damage. Additionally, the contractor must maintain specific automobile liability insurance and obtain all necessary permits and licenses. Payments will be made upon vehicle return via Wide Area Workflow.
    This government file outlines crucial federal acquisition regulations and clauses for contractors, focusing on commercial products and services. Key areas include prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment (Kaspersky Lab, covered defense telecommunications equipment/services, and those from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region), antiterrorism/force protection for overseas operations, and electronic payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). It details comprehensive offeror representations and certifications, covering business size (small, veteran-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged), Buy American and Trade Agreements compliance, responsibility matters, taxpayer identification, ownership structure, and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, it addresses prohibitions on contracts with inverted domestic corporations and entities engaging in certain activities related to Iran. The document emphasizes compliance with various statutes and Executive Orders, including those concerning whistleblower rights, labor laws, and supply chain security. This file ensures contractors meet strict federal guidelines for ethical conduct, national security, and economic policies.
    The 628th Contracting Squadron is soliciting quotations for vehicle rental services in Saipan and Palau, identified under RFQ FA441826Q00041, "Palmetto Reach Vehicle Support." This unrestricted Request for Quotation requires vendors to submit offers by 12:00 PM EST on December 15, 2025, to the 628th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Charleston. The solicitation seeks one lot of vehicle rentals for each location, with pricing to be determined by the vendor. The document specifies contact details for SrA Levi Mowrey for inquiries. Vendors must provide comprehensive business information, including name, address, phone, email, CAGE Code, DUNS, Tax ID, business size, and proposed delivery/performance dates, along with any warranty or discount terms. The FOB is Destination IAW PWS/SOW.
    This combined synopsis/solicitation, FA441826Q00041, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for vehicle rental services (NAICS 532111) for Joint Base Charleston, SC, specifically for Palmetto Reach Vehicle Support in Saipan and Palau. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks proposals for vehicle rental services as outlined in the Statement of Work. Quotes must include pricing, a technical description, company information (SAM UEI, Cage Code), completed representations and certifications, and acknowledgment of all RFQ terms. A Firm-Fixed Priced Purchase Order is anticipated. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. Funds are not currently available, and the government's obligation is contingent upon their availability. Questions are due by December 10, 2025, and quotes are due by December 15, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. EST.
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