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

Spokane Sector, Eureka Station 16’ Gooseneck Stock Trailer

1. BACKGROUND:

Spokane Sector is responsible for 308 miles of international border with Canada. The vast area of responsibility extends from the Cascade Mountain Range, eastward through Idaho and into western Montana near Glacier National Park. Agents in Spokane Sector are responsible for 305 miles of rugged and often remote land border and 3 miles of water border. The Horse Patrol Unit provides the capability to conduct targeted enforcement operations in areas where the extreme nature of terrain features or environmental concerns prohibit vehicular deployment. Agents of the Eureka Station are responsible for 34 miles of border located in Lincoln County. The area of responsibility is mountainous with a large waterway (Koocanusa Reservoir) entering the U.S. From Canada. Patrols are conducted using a variety of assets including horses, ATVs, snowmobiles, foot patrols and off-road motorcycles.

2. SCOPE:

It is the intent of Spokane Sector, Eureka Station, to procure one (1) 16-foot gooseneck stock trailer. Refurbished or gray market items are not authorized for the fulfilment of the government’s requirement. 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:

Commercial and Industry standards shall be followed and utilized in the manufacture/delivery of this equipment.

Contractor shall comply with all required Federal, State and Local Laws, licenses, and regulations. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be in compliance and current with all applicable laws and licensing requirements.

4. DELIVERABLES and SPECIFICATIONS:

The Contractor shall provide one (1) fully assembled 16 foot gooseneck stock trailer with the features and accessories listed below to the delivery address in Section 6.

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL REQUEST

New 16 ft. CM Trailer Brush Buster MT Gooseneck stock trailer All steel construction/frame (open rails) Solid top – 18-gauge steel roof 2-5/16’ adjustable gooseneck coupler Double axel - 7,000 lb. Spring axels with EZ lube hubs

Forward self-adjusting electric brakes on all brakes Sealed L.E.D lighting 10-gauge steel formed high brush style fenders 2x8 treated wood floor 6’ radius formed bonnet enclosed 24’ side access door (curb side) Load area to be heavy-duty anti-climb with center gate and spring loaded hold back and slam latch Heavy duty double swing in and out butterfly rear gates with vertical and horizontal locking system

Tires 235/80R 16” with spare No color preference

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 60 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) or within the period quoted by the Contractor, whichever is earlier.

U.S. Border Patrol Eureka Station 7695 Airport Rd.

Eureka MT 59917

7. SECURITY:

Unclassified, LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE.

8. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

8.1 Changes to the SOW

No changes to this SOW or cost increases shall be incurred without written prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

Any changes or cost increases will not take effect until the Contracting Officer executes a written modification.

8.2 Travel

Travel is not required to support the tasks identified in this SOW.

8.3 Environmental Management

To comply with federally mandated environmental preference programs and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) "Green Procurement Program" (GPP) policy, US Customs and Border Protection requires the use of environmentally preferable products and services.

These program elements include recovered material products, energy and water efficient products, alternative fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products, non-ozone depleting substances, priority chemicals, and environmentally preferable products. These program elements are described on the Office of the Federal Environment Executive website (http://www.ofee.gov).

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