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Scope of Work (SOW) U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Spokane Sector Metaline Station

Stock Trailer – 4 Horse Gooseneck

1. BACKGROUND:

As a component of DHS, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), US Border Patrol is responsible for protecting our Nation’s borders to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. US Border Patrol is also responsible for apprehending individuals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally; stemming the flow of drugs and other contraband; protecting our agricultural and economic interests from harmful pests and diseases; protecting American business from theft of their intellectual property; and regulating and facilitating international trade, collecting import duties, and enforcing U.S. trade laws.

Agents at the Metaline Falls Station are responsible for 36 miles of border from the Stevens/Pend Oreille County line in Washington state, to the Selkirk Mountains east of Priest Lake, Idaho. Patrols are conducted using a variety of assets including horses, ATV, snowmobile, foot patrols and off-road motorcycle. Included with the AOR are the Metaline Falls Port of Entry and the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area.

2. SCOPE:

It is the intent of Spokane Sector, Metaline Station, to procure one (1) stock trailer. This is a brand name or equal acquisition to be awarded to the lowest cost, technically acceptable provider. This award is a firm fixed price.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

None

4. DELIVERABLES and SPECIFICATIONS:

The Contractor shall provide one (1) fully assembled stock trailer with tack room with the features and accessories listed below to the delivery address in Section 6.

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUEST

New 20’ Swift Built Gooseneck Stock Trailer Maximum of 6.5’ Wide Maximum 5’ High sides Full top Rear Butterfly Gates 4’ escape gate on roadside

Treated pine wood flooring – 1.5” Minimum 2 7000 lbs 78” axle Minimum 14 ply tires with 16” steel rims (to includes spare Color – white is the preference Aluminum trim color (if applicable) blacked out 4 4x8 rubber mats Tack room options 4’ Walk in Tack Room 4 Saddle racks

The Contractor shall provide copies of the following documents to the designated technical points of contact no later than the date of delivery:

1. The owner's /operations manual

2. Warranty documentation

One copy of each shall be delivered in paper form and one copy in electronic form. The electronic form shall be in MS Word format or Adobe Acrobat.

The Contractor shall provide the Certification of Origin immediately after confirmation of payment.

5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION:

None

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

All items shall be delivered within 30 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) or within the period quoted by the Contractor, whichever is earlier.

U.S. Border Patrol Metaline Station

105 Hwy 31 Metaline WA 99152

7. SECURITY:

Unclassified, LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE.

8. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Inspection and Acceptance

The Government reserves the right to reject any deliverable based on defects with respect to completeness, accuracy, clarity, and timeliness. In the event of a rejection of any deliverable, the Contracting Officer (CO) will notify the Contractor in writing of any deficiencies to be corrected. The contractor shall have five (5) business days after notification to correct the deficiencies.

SPECIAL NOTE: Only the CO has the authority to represent the Government in cases where the award requires a change in the terms and conditions, delivery schedule, scope of work and/or price of the products and/or services under this task order.