2023 Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks
Wreckers & Carriers
MHWC INDUSTRY DAY
Open Season
GSA Vehicle Purchasing
Solicitation
47QMCA22R0013
March 14, 2023
THIS MEETING WILL BE RECORDEDAGENDA
Welcome
Leonard Fedoruk, GSA Vehicle Purchasing Director
Open Season Process
Medium & Heavy Vehicles Branch Contracting Team: Eric VanderVeen, Amanda Vance, James Blue, and Brandon Scharschell
Federal Standards
John Hampson, GSA Engineering
AutoVendor and AutoStandards Instructions
Erica Rollins and Mike Chipman, GSA Operations and Maintenance Branch
OPEN SEASON
Automated process (AutoBid) in place of manual Next Model Year submissions
Existing contractors can:
Update model year and pricing on awarded models (NMY)
Propose entirely new models not yet awarded
New offerors can:
Propose entirely new models not yet awarded
Propose the next model year for models on contract
FY24 Federal Stds (now complete) will govern submissions
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REQUEST FOR AUTOVENDOR ACCOUNT
New offerors, as well as existing contractors who need changes to their account, must submit the posted form to automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov by March 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
NEW MODEL REQUESTS
Deadline: March 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Existing contractors should submit list of makes/models for any new vehicles they wish to propose
All awarded models will automatically be available in AutoStandards and AutoBid
This is specific to each contractor
New offerors should submit a list of all makes/models they wish to propose
Submit to John Hampson, GSA Vehicle Engineering Branch Chief, at john.hampson@gsa.gov
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AUTOSTANDARDS/ AUTOBID SCHEDULE
AutoStandards
1st AutoStandards: 3/27/23 - 4/28/23
Comment Collector: 5/1/23- 6/2/23
2nd AutoStandards: 7/5/23 - 8/14/23
AutoBid will open on September 5, 2023 for all contractors/offerors who properly requested an account
AutoBid will close October 6, 2023 at 3:00PM Eastern TimeNEW OFFERORS
New offerors must also submit full proposal documents as outlined in the RFP.
See RFP Section F for Instructions to Offerors, and Section G for Evaluation criteria
New proposals will go through a full evaluation for responsiveness, responsibility, and technical acceptability just as all contractors have upon initial submission
To view a copy of this presentation:
Slides will be posted on SAM.gov
Recording will be made available, if possible
Please direct questions to these Contract Specialists/Contracting Officers as appropriate:
James Blue (James.Blue@gsa.gov)
Brandon Scharschell (Brandon.Scharschell@gsa.gov)
Amanda Vance (amanda.vance@gsa.gov)
Eric VanderVeen (eric.vanderveen@gsa.gov)
U.S. General Services Administration
FY 2023
AutoVendor
https://autovendor.fas.gsa.gov
AutoStandards: A web-based application used by vendors to provide vehicle technical data as it relates to the Federal Vehicle Standards. It displays GSA's minimum vehicle requirements and compiles vehicle specifications from manufacturers/vendors.
AutoBid: A web-based application used by vendors to submit offers in response to solicitations and program renewals.
Other Information: AutoVendor also provides modules to update vehicle status, update model colors/pictures and download reports.
What programs are available from AutoVendor?
How do I get an AutoVendor Account?
To request an AutoVendor account, email the AutoVendor Account Request form to automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov . Be sure these fields are completed:
Company Name
UEI Number
Address
Business Size (small or large)
Users Name(s)
Telephone
Fax (unless an EDI vendor, this is the number orders will be faxed to)
Email
Forgot Password?
No need to obtain a new user id, click the Need Help signing in? link located under the login button on the sign in page.
Obtaining AutoVendor Passwords
New user to AutoVendor?
Send requests to AutomotiveEDI.Partnerships@gsa.gov
Already have a user id and password?
No need to obtain a new user id and password. If you forgot your password, click the Need Help signing in? link located under the login button on the sign in page.
Please enter a password that meets all of the following criteria:
Password MUST be between 8 - 16 characters
Must contain at least one upper case letter (A-Z)
Must contain at least one lower case letter (a-z)
Must contain at least one numeral (0-9)
Must contain at least one of the following : #@ $%&!*+=?_:[ ] { }
Menu Bar
Drop-down menus
are displayed on demand
by mouse click or hover.
Select Vehicle Type from a drop down box, or
Select Checklist Report for the sidebar menu of all items.
Navigation
Main Menu, select Vendor Updates;
From the drop down list box, select type;
Select schedule line;
Select type of update: Colors or Pictures
Updating Model Color and Pictures
Select the Colors tab and begin updating, adding or deleting colors for your available models.
* Disclaimer:
Orders placed by customers prior to the date and time of color changes will not reflect the new updates made to the color table.
Colors
Pictures/Documentation Maintenance
To maintain your pictures/documentation, select the Pictures tab under Vendor Updates to add or delete photos for your available models.
Mouse over the thumbnails to see larger size image. Or double click to see all.
Re-Arrange Button:
User can modify the sequence order of the pictures to be displayed in AutoChoice by editing the sequence number. The thumbnail in the first position is what will be displayed in the AutoChoice Choice screen.
Delete unwanted images.
Run Your Own Report:
Main Menu:
Select Report Builder
Enter the date range, etc. Select the specific data.
To Process:
Select the file type.
Save your query.
Example Report:
Report Builder
General Notes
Userid/Password:
Existing user ids are still valid but may require a new password because of security requirements.
New users must complete the AutoVendor Account Request Form and send the form to: AutomotiveEDI.Partnerships@gsa.gov
Vendor direct updates to AutoChoice:
Colors, photos, and status can be updated and maintained by the vendor.
Building reports:
Ability to customize your own report and save the query for future use.
U.S. General Services Administration
FY 2023
AutoStandards
https://autovendor.fas.gsa.gov
A web-based application used by vendors to provide vehicle technical data as it relates to the Federal Vehicle Standards.
Displays GSAs minimum vehicle requirements.
Collects vehicle specifications from manufacturers/vendors.
What is AutoStandards
How do I access AutoStandards?
To access AutoStandards, log into AutoVendor: https://AutoVendor.fas.gsa.gov
Forgot Password?
No need to obtain a new user id, click the Need Help signing in? link located under the login button on the sign in page.
Selecting a Vehicle Type
Select AutoStandards drop down and click on Vehicle Type.
A list of vehicle types will appear to the right.
Selecting a Vehicle Type
Select the standard item number from list.
Minimum Requirements Tab
Enter the Minimum Requirements here.
Optional Equipment Tab
Enter Optional Equipment information here.
Checklist Report
Select AutoStandards drop down and click on Checklist Report.
A list by vehicle type will appear showing what is pending and submitted.
Only data associated with Models showing in Submitted Status will be reviewed.
Erica Rollins or Mike Chipman
automotiveedi.partnerships@gsa.gov
GSA Vehicle Purchasing: 844-472-1200
Vehicle Buying: vehicle.buying@gsa.gov
Still have Questions or Need More Information?
QUESTIONS?
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