This document outlines the amendment for solicitation number 47QMCA24Q0038 concerning Vehicle Residual Forecasting. The amendment details procedures for acknowledging receipt, including essential deadlines for offers and related changes. It clarifies that the contract is a re-compete, previously held by different contractors, and provides the prior contract number (47QMCA19D0013). The document notifies potential contractors of the responsibilities and limitations of the Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) who will support the contractor after award but not authorize contractual changes. A key purpose of the amendment is to respond to offeror questions, ensuring clarity and formalizing updates to the solicitation's terms. All other conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The contact person for this amendment is Leresa Garrett at the GSA’s Automotive Center. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to submission procedures to avoid rejection of offers.

The document outlines Solicitation No. 47QMCA24Q0038, which pertains to Vehicle Residual Forecasting and includes a matrix of questions from potential offerors. The content presents a structured Q&A format addressing various inquiries related to the scope of work (SOW) and other relevant sections. Each question is systematically numbered, indicating that offerors have submitted specific topics for clarification regarding the solicitation process. The matrix serves as a critical communication tool for stakeholders involved in the bidding process, ensuring transparency and understanding of the project requirements. Overall, the document signifies a methodical approach to engaging with potential contractors, emphasizing the importance of clear guidelines and expectations as part of federal procurement procedures.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) issued Solicitation Number 47QMCA24Q0038 for projected residual values of vehicles, spanning a base year and four option years. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks commercial services, specifically third-party forecasts that will inform GSA’s vehicle depreciation and management strategies. GSA Fleet manages a large federal fleet and requires a contractor to automate the nightly data transfer of vehicle information and provide location-specific residual value forecasts in 12-month increments for a variety of vehicles, including passenger and commercial types. The contractor must also accommodate surge requests for periodic recalculations and provide ad hoc reporting services for individual vehicles. Deliverables must be submitted electronically within three business days, ensuring compliance with IT security and accessibility standards. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 513210 and aims to aid GSA in reducing overall vehicle-related costs through accurate forecasting. The successful contractor will help achieve both short-term sales proceeds forecasting and long-term vehicle replacement decisions, emphasizing transparency and adherence to federal regulations throughout the contract's duration from March 2025 to March 2030.