Attachment A - Statement of Work (002).pdf

Attachment A, Statement of Work

Stack and Rack Carts and Hoods

SECTION I: Background

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) mission is to develop and produce United States currency notes, trusted worldwide. BEP’s vision is to be the world standard securities printer providing its customers and the public with superior products through excellence in manufacturing and innovation. As its primary function, the BEP prints billions of dollars, referred to as Federal Reserve notes, each year for delivery to the Federal Reserve System.

As part of the printing and delivery process, Stack and Rack Carts (also referred to as Carts) are used for separating wet work during the drying process after Intaglio printing. These carts are specific to press size and include several accessories including: metal rods and security hoods.

SECTION II: Purpose

The purpose of this requirement is to establish a single contract for carts and security hood to be used between the BEP and the Federal Reserve Board. Contractor shall provide the BEP with finished carts and accessories for use in the internal production process. Upon completion of

Intaglio print phase, carts will be used to hold sheets for no less than 72 hours of drying time.

Carts are then offloaded and reused. During dry times, each cart will be secured and strapped with a security hood and locking mechanism. Mechanism will be provided by the BEP.

SECTION III: Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes

A. Contractor shall manufacture and deliver carts and security hoods that are compliant with the specified requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Requirements Data Sheet

(TRDS) and drawings. Finished equipment shall be delivered to the Ft. Worth, TX Currency

Facility.

The following outlines the specifications for the carts and hoods:

1. Stack and Rack Carts: Carts shall be manufactured in accordance with the specifications set forth in Attachment B, Drawing 55222AD (50-subject Stack and Rack Cart)

2. Security Hoods:

a. Hoods shall be designed to cover the carts.

b. Hoods shall be made of mesh and grey canvas. Hoods must have enough open weave to allow adequate airflow to allow printed sheets to cure for 72 hours.

c. Hoods shall be of breathable, strength material that does not pull the cloth, mesh and/or strapping.

d. Hood shall be resistant to rips and tears from normal working conditions.

e. Hoods shall also include black, elastic straps to allow the BEP to secure the hoods to the carts.

B. Performance/ Delivery Period:

Contractor is responsible for delivery of carts and security hoods that meet the Quality level outlined in the SOW and TRDS. Delivery of 10 each Stack Racks and Carts are required within

120 days after receipt of contract award for initial testing and acceptance. After testing is completed all additional quantities shall be delivered within 60 days.

C. Place of Delivery:

Fort Worth, T.X. Facility (WCF)

9000 Blue Mound Road | Fort Worth, T.X. 76131

D. Warranty: Contractor shall provide a warranty for all equipment. Warranty shall outline what is and what is not covered. Contractor shall also provide a point of contact for warranty issues and concerns.

SECTION IV: Other Important Information

Federal Holidays and Year-End Shutdown

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing observes all Federal Holidays outlined by the Office of

Personnel Management (OPM). For a current list of holidays please visit OPM’s website at www.opm.gov. Additionally, the BEP typically has a year-end shutdown (YES) that runs from

25 December to 1 January. Deliveries are not typically accepted on Federal Holidays or during

YES, unless there are extenuating circumstances and arrangements have been made in advance with appropriate BEP personnel.

Notice of Delays

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery order schedule or dates, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). This notification must be in writing, giving pertinent details, provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this shall not be construed as a waiver by the

Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

Notice of Changes

The contractor shall inform the CO and COR in writing of any potential or actual deviations from technical requirements. Any deviations from the technical requirements in this contract require prior written approval from the CO.

Corrective Action Requests

The Contractor shall provide written corrective action reports to the CO and the COR for any root cause letters or quality audit findings issued for nonconformance to the contract specifications. A corrective action report shall be submitted within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of a root cause letter or a quality audit finding by the contractor.

SECTION V: Surveillance Methods

The BEP reserves the right to perform any inspections on all equipment delivered under this contract. Any equipment that does not meet the specifications shall be returned to the contractor at contractor’s expense. If any item is deemed insufficient or damaged, the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR) will notify the contractor. In the event, any part does not work or is deemed damaged or found to be unacceptable; the contractor will replace the item at no cost to the Government.

The government will evaluate contractor’s performance utilizing two methods:

Random Sampling: The COR will facilitate or conduct random sampling in accordance with the Acceptable Quality Limits outlined in the requirements to ensure equipment meets requirements.

Customer Complaints: The COR will be responsible for investigating and notifying the CO of customer complaints. The CO will notify the contractor when complaints arise.