Synopsis_20-R-000004_School Bus Testing.docx

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)

Synopsis for Solicitation 693JJ920R000004

Title: FMVSS School Bus Testing

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.

Purpose

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. The work described in this procurement will enable the agency to meet its mission by assuring that motor vehicles continue to meet applicable safety standards.

Synopsis

This synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), issues a 15-day public notification prior to the issuance of a solicitation. NHTSA intends to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition in support of its FMVSS School Bus Testing 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 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard for this acquisition are as follows:

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

The period of performance will be one 48-month Base Period, and one 12-month Option Period.

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: To be eligible for a contract award, Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located at www.sam.gov.

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. A solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.beta.sam.gov.

Potential Offerors are encouraged to register with SAM at www.beta.same.gov to receive updates/announcements and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.

The solicitation will be issued on or about January 10, 2020.