25QE055_RFI_051325.pdf
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- BUS SEAT HARNESS-KOREA
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- HE125425QE055
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Department of Defense Education Activity
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Procurement Office for bus seat harnesses in South Korea. The government requires 274 bus seat harnesses that must fully comply with United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS 213) for child restraint systems. Specific requirements include a five-point harness configuration, flame-retardant and tear-resistant materials, ability to accommodate children weighing 22-65 lbs, quick installation/removal, and clear labeling indicating manufacturer, model number, date of manufacture (not older than 2025), and weight/height limits.
Vendors interested in supplying these harnesses must submit a three-page capability statement by 09:00 Korea Standard Time on 28 May 2025, electronically to specified email addresses. The RFI uses NAICS code 336360 (Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 2540 (Vehicular Furniture and Accessories). Importantly, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for potential future contract awards. This RFI is solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee any procurement commitment.
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BUS SEAT HARNESSES - DODEA-PACIFIC WEST DISTRICT SOUTH KOREA
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)-SOURCES SOUGHT
Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, the Department of Defense
Education Activity (DoDEA) Procurement Office is currently conducting market research to identify available sources that are fully capable of supplying Bus Seat Harnesses in South
Korea.
This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for conducting market research and does not constitute a Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for
Quotations (RFQ), and does not obligate the Government to any current or future commitments. The Government will not pay/reimburse any costs or charges resulting from contractors’ responses to this RFI.
The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 336360, Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing, Size Standard, 1.5M. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 2540, Vehicular Furniture and Accessories.
The government requires 274 bus seat harnesses. Each harness must meet all applicable requirements of the United States Federal Motor Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS) regarding a child restraint system, including design, performance, labeling and testing.
The government requires 274 bus seat harnesses. Each harness must meet all applicable requirements of the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 (FMVSS) regarding a child restraint system, including design, performance, labeling, and testing.
FMVSS 213 specifications include, but are not limited to, the following.
1. Crash Performance Requirements
The harness must maintain structural integrity and remain securely fastened during the testing.
The harness system must limit head excursion to 720mm or less (28.35 in)
2. Restraint System Design
The harness must have a five-point configuration (two shoulder straps, two hip straps, and one crotch strap)
It must provide adjustability to accommodate children of varying sizes within the weight range supported by the seat (typically 22-65 lbs. for a school bus harness).
Material must be flame-retardant, tear-resistant, and non-abrasive to prevent injury or wear.
3. Ease of use
The harness must allow for quick and secure installation and removal by school personnel.
Buckles and adjusters must be operable with one hand and without excessive force.
Instructions and labels must comply with FMVSS 213 labeling requirements, clearly showing proper use and installation.
4. Labeling and Instructions
The system must include clear, durable labels indicating:
o Manufacturer and model number o Date of Manufacture (The year of manufacture of each harness must not be older than 2025 o Applicable weight and height limits o Certification to FMVSS 213
5. Durability and Maintenance
The harness must be easy to clean and maintain without disassembling key safety components
If your firm is interested, capable, and qualified to provide the above required supplies, please submit your response with a statement affirming your capability and interest in this supply requirement. The capability statements shall consist of no more than three (3) pages including a cover page with the company’s name, business mailing address, point of contact, telephone number, Unique Entity ID (UEI), Commercial and Government Entity/NATO
Code (CAGE/NCAGE) and Company’s website address/Uniform Resource Location (URL).
If your firm has performed the same or similar scope or magnitude of the required supply, please provide a short list of the awarded contracts to include a contract number, place of supply, and the total contract price.
Responses to this RFI must be sent electronically to Michael.Okeowo@dodea.edu and
Mileska.Rodriguez@dodea.edu no later than 09:00 Korea Standard Time (KST) on 28 May
2025. Vendor’s e-mail message shall state “BUS SEAT HARNESSES -KOREA” in the subject line. Telephone calls regarding this RFI will not be accepted. NOTE: If a solicitation is released, it will be posted on Sam.gov.
Vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time an offer/quotation/proposal is due to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. Therefore, only businesses with an active SAM registration will be eligible to receive any resultant contract(s) with the
Department of Defense Education Activity.
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