R -- MEXICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to issue an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract for Mexican Travel Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance. This insurance is to cover vehicles owned, licensed, and or leased by the CBP while on official business in Mexico. Insurance equals minimum liability standards established by Mexican Law. Evidence of insurance is in the form of a proof of insurance card interchangeable among CPB vehicles. This card shows that the insurance company agrees to provide at least the minimum legal coverage requirement when a Government Owned vehicle travels into Mexico, and that it has filed the necessary power of attorney and undertaking with the Mexican authorities. US Government vehicles operating in the United States are self-insured. Please note that NO insurance will be required for these same vehicles while operating in the United States. Please note that the proof of insurance card is not specific to any one vehicle, and can be transferred between vehicles. The maximum number of vehicles operating in Mexico at any given time could equal 8,644. However, the actual number of vehicles will be substantially lower. The CBP will provide a list of vehicles by year, make, model, and vehicle identification number at the time the contract is awarded. The vehicle list is subject to change as vehicles are replaced and or taken out of service. Vehicles listed are stationed in CBP offices proximate to the Mexican border between Texas and Southern California and travel into Mexico for temporary Government business purposes. The minimum order is based on one-vehicle. For a copy of the Request For Quote, contact James Gorman at (317) 614-4575 or by E-mail at [email protected]. If request is made by phone, please provide your E-mail address. All interested parties submitting a proposal will specify the State(s) within the United States and the Mexican Cities for which they are capable of providing coverage. They will also provide the specification of covered risks by category and dollar amount. The Government does not intend, but reserves the right to make an award on an all or none basis. Payment shall be made in United States Dollars, and should be quoted in United States Dollars. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Proposals will only be accepted via E-mail at [email protected]. Prior to an award being made, successful offeror’s must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration and accept payments by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The web site to register is www.ccr.gov. The Request For Quote will be issued on March 1, 2005 and will close on March 8, 2005. Proposals must be received by 4:00PM Indianapolis, Indiana time on March 8, 2005 to be considered timely.