Vehicle Lease Kuwait

Part 1 - General Information 1. General: This is a commercial service procurement to meet a recurring supply effort for ground transportation (vehicles). This requirement is to provide safe and operable vehicles at all times for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Southwestern Division, Middle East District personnel assigned to the Kuwait Area Office. The U.S. Government (USG) will not exercise any supervision or control over the vehicle providers. 1.1 Background: The intent of this acquisition is to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to provide safe and operational vehicles for USACE employees (military and civilian) stationed Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) at locations within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Kuwait Area of Responsibility (AOR). The vehicles shall comply with features and standards listed in Part 5 of this PWS. 1.2 Objectives: USACE - Middle East District requires the Contractor to supply vehicles that are safe, legal to operate throughout Kuwait, and fully operational which includes but is not limited to licensing; inspections; insurance; toll stickers, as required, and any effort that is necessary to provide safe and operational vehicles. 1.3 Scope: This contract provides up to nine (09) Mid-Size 4X4 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and two (2) Full-Size (SUVs) for USACE-Middle East District personnel located within the CENTCOM AOR in Kuwait. The Contract requirements shall stipulate the specific vehicle minimum specifications required and/or geographical Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clause 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item, will be included in the contract and may be exercised at any time during the contract, if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. 1.4 Period of Performance Duration: The contract duration for this requirement includes a 12-month base performance period from 28 November 2026 ending 27 November 2027, and four (4), one (1) year option periods. The Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, will be included in the contract for an additional 6 months. The options may be exercised at any time during the contract, if determined to be in the best interest of the Government. 1.5. Quality/Insurance: The Contractor shall certify in writing that the vehicles meet the requirements of this PWS and all local laws and are covered by a comprehensive insurance plan. All leased vehicles and the Government drivers of the vehicles shall be covered at all times under the prime contractor and any subcontractors’ Third-Party insurance as required by Kuwait law, as well as under Comprehensive Motor Insurance policies for the entire duration of the contract. Copies of such policies shall be placed in the glove compartment of each vehicle. The insurance policy coverage shall include, but is not limited to, collision damage, theft, vandalism, forces of nature, injuries to third parties, and property damage. The Contractor shall carry insurance to cover vehicles that are stolen or damaged through accidents, criminal acts, or forces of nature, as required by Kuwait law. The insurance shall also cover the costs and damages of any third parties involved in an accident or property damaged because of an accident, whether cause by a US Government employee, military member or third-party user. The insurance shall provide full and complete coverage to the vehicles, with no additional expense or cost to the Government. The insurance policies shall guarantee 100% coverage regardless of fault, and the Government will not be responsible for any deductibles or out-of-pocket expenses. Insurance coverage shall apply both on U.S. military bases in Kuwait, and on Kuwait public and private property throughout the country of Kuwait. 1.5.1 Contractor Identification: Contractor personnel shall wear Contractor-provided identification cards at all times when interacting with...