2023 Light Duty Vocational Trucks
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking proposals for 2023 Light Duty Vocational Trucks under Solicitation 47QMCA22R0014. This opportunity has two main components: an ongoing call for emerging technology vehicles (Standard Item 888E) with no submission deadline, and the FY24 Fall Open Season for new model year updates and new model proposals, with submissions due by August 21, 2024.
Opportunity Overview
GSA, as the mandatory source for federal vehicle purchases, is acquiring light duty vocational trucks including pickup trucks, cab & chassis, and various vocational trucks (e.g., box vans, stake bed, light-duty dump trucks). This solicitation aims to update existing contracts and onboard new models for federal agencies and the Department of Defense.
Key Components & Requirements
Standard Item 888E (Emerging Technology Vehicles):
- Purpose: Allows offerors to propose commercially-made motor vehicles incorporating emerging technology.
- Compliance: Vehicles must fit an existing Federal Standard category and conform to all GSA standards.
- Submission: Electronic proposals are accepted at any time (no deadline) to ontheroad@gsa.gov (CC karissa.dodier@gsa.gov).
- Pricing: AutoBid is NOT used for 888E pricing; use the 888E Proposal Template (Attachment I).
- Outcome: Approved models may lead to contract modification or new awards.
FY24 Fall Open Season (New Model Year & New Model Proposals):
- Purpose: Existing contractors can provide new model year (NMY) information and propose new models. New offerors can propose new models.
- Standards: All proposed models must comply with the 2025 Federal Vehicle Standards 307BD.
- Industry Day: A virtual Industry Day was held on June 27, 2024. A recording is available via GSA Affiliated Customer Accounts (GACA).
- Key Dates:
- AutoBid Requests for Accounts and Models Lists due: July 2, 2024, 5:00pm EDT (via Google Form for models, email for AutoBid account).
- AutoBid opens: July 22, 2024.
- AutoBid closes: August 21, 2024, 12:00pm EDT.
- Deadline for supplemental documents: August 21, 2024.
- Submission Documents: Requires use of AutoBid, Technical Exceptions Worksheet (TEW), Minimums Spreadsheet, and Line Item Availability Template. New offerors must submit full proposal documents (RFP Sections F and G).
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 47QMCA22R0014
- Contract Type: Functions as an ongoing solicitation with "Open Season" periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Agency: General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service.
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Karissa Dodier at karissa.dodier@gsa.gov or (617) 565-1093.