Synopsis_For_FMVSS_No._209_Seat_Belt_Assemblies.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)

Synopsis for Solicitation 693JJ918R000029 Compliance Testing of Seat Belt Assemblies to FMVSS No. 209

Introduction

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an integral part of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and its mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs associated with motor vehicle crashes. As part of its mission to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes, the NHTSA promulgates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Manufacturers of motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment are required to certify that each product they sell in the United States meets the requirements of all applicable safety standards. NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) is charged with determining whether manufacturers meet the applicable safety standards. This contract effort will enable the agency to meet its mission by assuring that motor vehicles meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 209.

Background

FMVSS No. 209 applies to seat belt assemblies for use in passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses. Seat belt assemblies are devices such as straps, webbing, or similar device designed to secure a person in a motor vehicle in order to mitigate the results of any accident, including all necessary buckles and other fasteners and all system hardware including hardware designed for installing such seat belt assembly in a motor vehicle.

Seat belt assembly testing may vary from model to model depending on the design and construction of each assembly. For example, each assembly may require different hardware to set up the test item for testing; some test items may contain pyrotechnics that require appropriate safety handling and precautions; or some test items may contain an automatic locking feature which may require disabling for certain cycle testing.

The Contractor shall be required to conduct testing in accordance with the NHTSA laboratory test procedure TP-209-08.

Purpose

The purpose of this contract effort is to procure testing services, inspection services, and reports to assist the Government in its enforcement efforts for FMVSS No. 209.

The Contractor shall be required to furnish qualified technical personnel, facilities and equipment to perform inspection and compliance testing services to determine conformance of motor vehicles to the requirements of the FMVSS No. 209. At the time of contract award, the Contractor shall have all necessary personnel, facilities and equipment to fulfill contract requirements.

Synopsis

This synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), issues a 15-day public notification prior to the issuance of a solicitation 693JJ918R000029. NHTSA intends to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition in support of the FMVSS No. 209 Compliance Test Program.

Contract Type and Period of Performance

NHTSA intends to award one Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract whereby Firm Fixed Price Delivery Orders will be issued, in accordance with FAR 16.505.

The applicable NAICS code and size standard for this acquisition are as follows:

541380 (Testing Laboratories) and not greater than $15.0M

The anticipated period of performance is 60 months (no options).

Place of Performance/Physical Location

The work performed under the proposed Contract and any Delivery Orders issued under the Contract shall be accomplished at the Contractor’s facilities and those facilities shall be located within the continental United States. There shall be no deviation from or waiver of this requirement.

NOTE: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located at www.sam.gov in order to receive an award in response to the solicitation.

THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is published for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Federal Business Opportunities or www.fbo.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on www.fbo.gov to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.

The anticipated award date is September 17, 2018. The solicitation will be issued on or about March 30th, 2018 http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/