AmeriCorps Safety and Fire Boot SOW

AmeriCorps NCCC Statement of Work for SAFETY BOOTS

1. HISTORY: AmeriCorps NCCC is a residential national service program operated by the Corporation for National and

Community Service. The AmeriCorps NCCC mission is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through team-based national and community service. Built on the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, AmeriCorps NCCC is premised on the belief that civic responsibility is an inherent duty of all citizens and that national service can effectively solve local problems while providing opportunities to learn practical skills and engender a life-long commitment of service to others.

The AmeriCorps NCCC mission is accomplished through the engagement of young people ages 18 – 24 in team based service on projects in local communities throughout designated regions of the country.

2. GENERAL: Our program requires the members to work on construction sites, trails, and other rigorous work sites to include wild land firefighting that make it imperative they wear the appropriate safety boot.

3. SERVICE OVERVIEW: AmeriCorps NCCC’s campuses require a safety boot provider for new volunteers (referred to as members throughout this document). There are three types of boots requested in this BPA. These are one composite toe safety boot and two wild land firefighting boots. Each has different specifications because of different firefighting missions. If possible the government will provide the vendor an estimate of the number of boots three months prior to the required delivery date. The amount is a best estimate and may change according to the availability of funds and start dates of classes. Boot fittings will be conducted on-site by the vendor or by the NCCC staff. Which process will be provided in the official BPA call.

On-site fittings by the vendor will be coordinated as necessary and travel paid in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation rates at the time of the travel.

4. BOOT SPECIFICATIONS: Work Zone Model C872

A. 8” P A. PLAIN TOE BLUCHER STYLE COMPOSITE

TOE S SAFETY BOOT – OR EQUAL:

8” Black Full Grain Blucher style Composite Toe Safety Boot

Toe Cap Composite ASTM F2413-05 (American Society for

Testing and Materials)

Vamp 2.0 - 2.2 mm Black Full Grain Leather

Quarter 2.0 - 2.2 mm Black Full Grain Leather

Back Strap 2.0 - 2.2 mm Black Full Grain Leather

Back Counter 2.0 - 2.2 mm Black Full Grain Leather

Eyelet Stay Polyurethane (PU) Type

Eyestay Reinforcement 1.4 mm - 1.6 mm Black Suede Leather

Collar 1.2 mm PU type

Outside tongue 1.4 mm - 1.6 mm Black Suede Leather

Inside of Tongue Moisture absorbent Taibrelle

Tongue Lining Taibrelle + 8 mm foam

Vamp Lining Taibrelle + 2 mm

Quarter Lining Taibrelle + 6 mm

Collar lining 8 mm Foam

Counter 2.5 mm treated coagulated sheet

Lace 3 mm Heavy duty Black Taslan 70” - 72"

Eyelets 8 mm outside, 4 mm inside round non metallic

Hook 3 pairs non metallic

D-Ring n/a

Rivet n/a

Quarter Stitching 6-7 / inch combo 2 and 3 rows

Counter stitching 7-8 / inch 2 rows

Sock Lining PU soft density

Sole Construction PU/PU Dual density Injection

Midsole Polyurethane

Outsole Polyurethane

Outsole Design Lug

Insole Board 2.5 Texon type

Shank Fiberglass

Stitching Thread Polyester

Sizes 3.5 - 15 med width, 7-14 wide widths (unisex – fits both male and female)

B. FIRE BOOT SPECIFICATIONS: Type One – Red Wing – Logger Lineman Model – OR EQUAL

Certified to meet or exceed National Fire Protection Association 1977, Standard on Protective Clothing and

Equipment for Wildland Firefighting, 2005 Edition and National Wildfire Coordinating Group and USDA Forest

Service safety requirements for wild land fire boots.

Hand lasted and stitched-down vamp construction

Triple stitched uppers with high quality, extra thick leather and double stitched soles and welts. All stitching fire and heat-resistant (Tecnora, Kevlar or equivalent thread)

All black heavy full grain oil tanned leather uppers, 5.5-8 oz.

Leather lined vamp

10” Lace, Blucher style with Full Grain Black Leather Kiltie Brush Guard

Full gusset leather tongue

Heavy duty nylon laces

Built-in orthotic arch support

All-leather arches, shanks, and insoles

Leather Stacked Heel

Minimum boot height of 8” determined by measuring inside the boot from the center of the sole at the heel up to a perpendicular reference line extending across the width of the boot at the lowest point of the top line.

Ten-ounce saddle leather in counter pocket (heel pocket)

Fire and heat-resistant Vibram lug soles and construction

Black Leather Pull Loop

Solid brass eyelets, hooks and heavy duty nylon laces

Available in sizes 3 to 15, all widths (A-F), (unisex –fits both male and female)

C. FIRE BOOT SPECIFICATIONS: Type Two – White-Hawthorne “Smoke Jumper” Model 110 – OR EQUAL

Meets NFPA 1977 standard for Protective Clothing and Equipment for Wild land Firefighting, 2005 Edition and

National Wildfire Coordinating Group and USDA Forest Service safety requirements for wild land fire boots

Blucher style 9” Black Full Grain Chrome Leather Upper

Leather vamp Lining

Poron Insole

Lineman Steel Shank

Vibram Lug “Fire and Ice” 1 piece, lug sole and heel

2 midsoles, (1) Leather and (1) Rubber

Leather Goodyear Storm Welt

Heavy-duty nylon laces

Full gusset leather tongue

“Stitch and Turn” leather top collar

Black Leather Pull Loop

Sized C width 4.5 – 12.5, D width 7 – 15, E width 6 – 13, EEE width 8 – 11 (unisex – fits both male and female)

5. DELIVERY AND FITTING LOCATIONS: AmeriCorps NCCC has five sites located in Sacramento, CA; Denver, CO; and

Perry Point, MD; Vicksburg, MS; and Vinton, IA where delivery and fitting will be required. If any location changes the vendor will be notified with adequate time to change the shipping location.

6. ESTIMATED BOOT QUANTITIES: (see attachment)

“IN THE ATTACHED SPREADSHEET THE QUANTITIES ARE ONLY ESTIMATES. THESE NUMBERS DO NOT

REPRESENT ANY OBLIGATION ON PART OF THE GOVERNMENT IN PROCURING QUANTITIES SPECIFIED”.

7. Period of Performance: Five (5) years

8. AmeriCorps NCCC Points of Contact and Shipping Addresses:

AmeriCorps NCCC

Southwest Region

Walsh Hall Rm 136

3001 S. Federal Blvd

Denver, CO 80236

Atlantic Region

VA Medical Center

Boilerhouse Rd. Bldg 15

Perry Point, MD 21902

Pacific Region

3427 Laurel Street, McClellan, CA 95652

Southern Region

2715 Confederate Ave.

Vicksburg, MS 39180

North Central Region

1004 G Avenue

Vinton, Iowa 52349

Corporation for National and Community Service

AmeriCorps NCCC HQ

1201 New York Ave. NW., Washington, DC, 20525

9. VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. If fitting is conducted on campus by the vendor the vendor will:

Provide in-soles for members that require an adjustment to properly fit the boot.

A list of sizes with the members name will be provided to the liaison prior to the vendor leaving the campus after fitting.

Any members with special needs will be identified and a resolution arrived at before departing the campus after fitting.

Provide replacement laces for 10% of the boots fitted.

Coordinate with the campus POC to schedule fittings. Coordinate with the Region Director for Operations for travel reimbursement at the Federal Travel Regulation rates current at the time of the travel. TRAVEL POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES: It is anticipated that performance under the BPA may require travel. All travel will be at the request of the government via the COR under specific BPA call orders issued. Travel will be addressed separately by call order. Reimbursement for travel in conjunction with the performance of a call order under the BPA will be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46(a)(3), and in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations; after approval by the Contracting Officer.

B. If fitting is conducted on campus by the government the vendor will:

Provide in-soles to fit range of sizes provided by the vendor.

Provide replacment laces for 10% of the boots fitted.

Provide support by phone on procedures for properly fitting boots.

B. Product Warranty:

If fitted is conducted on campus by the vendor: Boots are warranted to be free of defective workmanship and/or materials for 10 months. Unconditional, no questions asked return privileges for 60 days after the purchase of the footwear. Shipping cost is the responsibility of the vendor.

If fitted is by the AmeriCorps NCCC staff: Boots are warranted to be free of defective workmanship and/or materials for 10 months. Return for size, to include shipping cost, or a related issue is the responsibility of the

AmeriCorps NCCC.

10. CAMPUS RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) AmeriCorps NCCC will provide the notice to the vendor the date and estimated number of members requiring boots.

2) AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (AmeriCorps NCCC) will be responsible for identifying the members, ensuring the people are available at the time of fitting wearing the appropriate socks.

3) For the return shipment of any defective boot to the vendor.

3) When boot fitting at specific campuses are required, government shall issue invitational travel orders to the contract personnel to the campus for the specified fittings within the BPA Call/Order. Travel and cost shall be coordinated with the Campus Deputy Director for Operations. Payment shall be in accordance with the Federal Joint Travel Regulation rates current at the time of the travel.

11. ORDERING PERSONNEL:

Only Contracting Officer’s within the Office of Procurement Services for the Corporation for National & Community Service is authorized to place orders/calls under this BPA.

12. N/A

13. PROPOSAL EVAUATION CRITERIA:

Proposals will be evaluated on technical acceptance based on the specifications of the boots (brand name or equal) provided in the statement of work.

Proposals will be evaluated on the ability of the vendor to provide on-site fitting.

Past performance – Provide two verifiable references of customers for related products with customer requirements as stated in the Statement of Work. Name and phone number of a point of contact.

Proposals will have a viewable picture of the proposed boot with specifications.

**This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement – Vendors shall submit their technical specification documents along with their quote for proper evaluation and consideration***