Statement_of_Work_Rev1.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

STATEMENT OF WORK

16-FOOT GOOSENECK BAR TOP STOCK TRAILERS

1.0 BACKGROUND

As a component of DHS, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is responsible for protecting our Nation’s borders in order to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States, while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. CBP 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.

The United States Border Patrol (USBP), Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector Horse Patrol Unit (HPU) in concert with the National Border Patrol Strategy and its core elements is facilitating the use of Service Horses to support USBP line operations. The RGV Sector HPU is a key resource in implementing the national strategy and embodies mobility and rapid deployment to quickly counter and mitigate threats based on shifts in smuggling routes and tactical intelligence. The RGV HPU is requesting two (2) stock trailers to better respond to evolving threats.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 Period of Performance

Delivery shall be made within 30 days after award of contract

2.2 Place of Performance

Customs and Border Protection USBP Station McAllen, Vehicle Maintenance Facility 3000 W. Military HWY McAllen, TX 78503 Point of Contact: To be provided with contract award

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF TASKS AND DELIVERABLES

3.1 16-Foot Gooseneck Bar Top Stock Trailers, with canvas top included

QUANTITY: 2 EACH

Hitch Type: Gooseneck Steel body 10K Drop Leg Jack Load type: Combo Trailer Width: 7 ½’ Trailer Length 16’ Color: White

Inside Height: 7 ½’ Exterior Sides: 1”x 3” Tubing Sides Rear Door: Butterfly Rear Gate Warranty: Minimum 1 year limited warranty Way Plug Breakaway Kit DOT Reflective Tape Safety Chains, Led lights License plate light/bracket Treated Wood Floor Rubber mats for floor 3-1/2” pipe rear bumper 2-7K lbs. electric brake torsion axles Heavy duty, nonskid rubber matts Canvas top, tan in color Rubber coating on floor and 1 foot inside of trailer Rubber coating on front, outside of trailer for rust protection Rubber coating under trailer for rust protection Mounted Spare tire

3.2 Deliverables

3.2.1 Vendor shall provide a copy of the warranty of items purchased

3.2.2 Warranty should be in writing and should include any conditions which may invalidate the warranty.

3.2.3 Warranty shall list all covered items within the warranty and time period for which they are covered (i.e. Axles, leaf springs, welds, brakes, etc.).

3.2.4 Warranty shall include procedures on how agency can exercise warranty rights. Vendor must provide points of contact if different from vendor in order to get the services required.

3.3 Delivery Instructions

3.3.1 Deliveries shall be made Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to the address listed in paragraph 2.2

3.3.2 Contractor must contact the technical contact person listed in paragraph 5.1, 48-hours prior to delivery

3.3.3 Contactor shall provide all the necessary equipment for delivery, unloading and any assembly requirements

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

4.1 Disclosure of Information

4.1.1 Any information made available to the contractor by the government or its customers shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. This information shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any persons except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

4.1.2 In the performance of this contract, the contractor assumes responsibility for the protection of the confidentiality of government records.

4.1.3 If applicable, the contractor will adhere to the requirements found in

Part 24 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Protection of Privacy and Freedom of Information.

4.2 Government Furnished Property

4.2.1 No Government Furnished property will be furnished.

5.0 POINTS OF CONTACT

5.1 Customs and Border Protection Technical Contact:

To be provided with contract award

5.2 Contracting Officer

Susan Gonzalez DHS, Customs and Border Protection 4400 S. Expressway 281 Edinburg, TX 78542-2621

(956) 289-4870 Email: susan.gonzalez@dhs.gov

Note: The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes to any of the requirements of this contract. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any other person other than the CO, the change shall be considered to have been made without authority and the Contractor performs at its own risk. All questions concerning this contract shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.