RFP_DTNH2215R00016_Engineering_Statistical_Technical_Support_Services.pdf

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TITLE: Engineering, Statistical, and Technical

Support Services for NVS-300 AND NVS-400

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written synopsis will not be issued.

FOB: Destination

00001 Kick-Off Meeting in accordance with Section C.4 of the Statement of Work (SOW).

00002 Engineering, Statistical, and Technical Support

Services in accordance with (IAW) the attached

Statement of Work.

Funding will be obligated at the Task Order

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Performance are IAW Price Schedule B.6.1.

Base Year PoP: 12 Months from date of award.

00003 Engineering, Statistical, and Technical Support

Services in accordance with (IAW) the attached

Statement of Work.

Funding will be obligated at the Task Order

Level. Prices effective during this Period of

Performance are IAW Price Schedule B.6.2.

Option Year 1 PoP: 12 Months

00004 Engineering, Statistical, and Technical Support

Services in accordance with (IAW) the attached

Statement of Work.

Funding will be obligated at the Task Order

Level. Prices effective during this Period of

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Option Year 2 PoP: 12 Months

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Services in accordance with (IAW) the attached

Statement of Work.

Funding will be obligated at the Task Order

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES

SOLICITATION # DTNH2215R00016

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SUPPLIES/SERVICES

a. The Contractor shall provide the necessary qualified personnel, facilities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), Section C for the effort entitled Engineering Services and other terms and conditions of the contract. All support services provided to the Government shall be performed by Contractor Employees or personnel otherwise retained by the Contractor.

b. The Government anticipates the award of a Single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity

(IDIQ), Contract as a result of this solicitation, whereby Time & Materials (T&M), Firm- Fixed Price (FFP), and Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) will be issued. The anticipated period of performance for the resulting contract is one (1) year, base period with four (4) one-year Option Periods. Each Task Order will establish a payment table based on the type of Task Order to be awarded.

B.2 MINIMUM/MAXIMUM OBLIGATIONS

Minimum obligation – The Government will guarantee the issuance of one (1) task order and a Kick-off meeting in accordance with Section C.4 “Requirement 1.”

Maximum obligation – The Contractor shall be obligated to provide services and support up to the maximum contract value amount of (To be filled in at time of contract award) for the entire 60 month period of performance inclusive of the one (1) year Base Period and four (4) one-year Option Periods.

Base Period: $ Option Period One: $ Option Period Two: $ Option Period Three: $ Option Period Four: $

The Contractor shall not exceed the ceiling prices established for each contract year as established in Sections B.6.1 thorough B.6.5 of this contract.

B.3 CONTRACT PRICES

Prices shall be effective for those periods shown in each of the contract Price Schedules (B.6.1 through B.6.5).

B.4 PRICE SCHEDULE DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

B.4.1. TASK ORDER

A document that specifies work to be accomplished by the Contractor to satisfy a Government requirement. Task Orders will include the scope of work, period of performance, completion schedules, technical requirements, performance standards and acceptance criteria for deliverable products and agreed upon ceiling amount. Task Orders shall be considered “awarded” upon signing and dating of the Task Order by the NHTSA Contracting Officer. Task Orders become financial obligations of the Government at time of award.

B.4.2 TASK ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

As it appears on each Task Order, the Task Order Period of Performance specifies the date on which the work shall commence and the date on which the work shall be completed. The commencement date may or may not coincide with the date of award. In any event, the Period of Performance shall dictate the time frame during which work under the Task Order is to be performed.

B.4.3 DELIVERABLES

Any tangible products produced as the result of requirements specified in the contract or Task Orders. Deliverables may include: Progress reports; Data reports; Event reports; and Final reports. All products developed under the auspices of this contract become the property of the U.S. Government.

B.4.4 FIXED LOADED LABOR RATES

As used in this solicitation, “Fixed Loaded Labor Rates” are composed of the hourly rates paid to an individual within a specific Labor Category (plus merit and/or cost of living increases, if applicable) plus indirect costs such as Fringe Benefits, Overhead, Facilities Capital Cost of Money (FCCM), General and Administrative (G&A), and Fee or Profit.

However, see “Treatment of Subcontractor’s Labor Costs” cited in this Section G. Indirect Cost Rates as well as percentage of fee shall be negotiated and fixed at time of contract award and shall remain fixed for the entire term of the contract.

B.4.5 REGULAR FIXED LOADED LABOR RATE

The Regular Fixed Loaded Labor Rate reflects the hourly rate paid for work performed during a normal workweek (generally 40 hours per workweek).

B.4.6 OVERTIME

(a) “Normal Workweek” means, generally, a workweek of 40 hours.

(b) “Overtime” means time worked by a contractor’s employee in excess of the employee’s normal workweek.

(c) “Overtime Premium” means the difference between the contractor’s Regular Loaded Labor Rate of pay to an employee for the shift involved and the higher rate paid for overtime.

(d) Overtime shall be used only when approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

B.4.7 OVERTIME FIXED LOADED LABOR RATE

The Overtime Loaded Labor Rate reflects the hourly rate paid for “Overtime” work (i.e.

performed Regular Loaded Labor Rate plus any “Overtime Premium.”

B.4.8 ODC INDIRECT COST CATEGORY AND BASE

As used in this solicitation, ODC Indirect Cost Category and Base means the type of indirect cost (e.g., G&A, F&A, O/H, etc.) and the base on which the indirect cost is applied (e.g., travel costs, subcontracting costs, all other direct costs). The application of ODC Indirect Costs is permitted only to the extent that those costs are not already recovered as part of the Contractor’s Loaded Labor Rates.

B.4.9 ODC INDIRECT COST RATE

As used in this solicitation, ODC Indirect Cost Rate means the rate (expressed as a percentage of the Other Direct Cost) the Contractor applies to the specified ODC to recover its indirect cost. The application of this Indirect Cost Rate is permitted only to the extent that those costs are not already recovered as part of the contractor’s Loaded Labor Rates.

B.4.10 MATERIALS, SUBCONTRACTS, AND ALL OTHER NON-LABOR COSTS

a. Materials Handling Costs

Materials required for performance under this Time & Materials contract shall be reimbursed at cost. Reasonable and allocable material handling costs may be included in the charge for material only to the extent they are clearly excluded from the hourly rate.

Material handling costs are comprised of indirect costs, including, when appropriate, general and administrative expense allocated to direct materials in accordance with the Contractor’s usual accounting practices consistent with Subpart 31 of the FAR.

b. Subcontracts

The costs of subcontracts that are authorized under the subcontracts clause of this contract shall be reimbursable costs under this contract. Reimbursable costs shall not include any costs arising from the lettering, administration or supervision of performance of the subcontracts, if the costs are included in the hourly loaded labor rates payable under this contract.

c. All Other Non-Labor Costs

Any and all other non-labor costs incurred during the performance of the contract shall be reimbursed at cost only. Indirect costs include only those costs clearly excluded from the labor-hour rate and allocated in accordance with the Contractor’s usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Part 31.

d. Profit or Fee

No fee or profit shall be applied to materials, supplies, subcontracts, or other non-labor items ordered by task order and furnished under this contract.

B.4.11 TRAVEL COSTS

Travel costs will be reimbursed in accordance with Far Part 31.

The Contractor shall obtain COR/CO approval before scheduling any travel unless specifically stated otherwise in the contract. Travel and Per Diem authorized under this contract shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Government Travel Regulations currently in effect.

Travel requirements under this contract shall be met using the most economical form of transportation available. If economy class transportation is not available, the request for payment voucher must be submitted with justification for use of higher class travel indicating dates, times, and flight numbers. All travel shall be scheduled sufficiently in advance to take advantage of offered discount rates, unless authorized by the COR.

B.5 DESCRIPTION OF LABOR CATEGORIES

The following labor categories are representative of the minimum levels of professional and technical experience needed for the labor categories required to complete contract requirements. The Contractor may use additional or different labor categories under the contract subject to agency approval. These labor categories also directly correlate to Task Orders assignments in order to clarify which positions work in which specific areas under each Task Order. These categories are not exclusive to each Task Order and may be revised or reused in subsequent Task Orders.

B.5.1 PROGRAM MANAGER

Individual is responsible for resource allocation; technical and management oversight;

providing high level management operations expertise; and participation in briefings and meetings. Frequently provides subject matter or functional area expertise for management of tasks in addition to fulfilling other responsibilities: Formulates and enforces work standards in coordination with COR, assigns schedules, reviews work discrepancies, supervises contractor personnel, and communicates policies, goals, and purposes of the organization.

Also serves as the Contractor's onsite representative and liaison with Government.

B.5.2 CRASH SIMULATION ENGINEER

Individuals in this category are responsible for developing and evaluating finite element and/or lumped parameter models to evaluate vehicle and occupant crash safety. This position requires knowledge of vehicle construction, crash safety countermeasures, and laboratory measurement techniques. Individuals must demonstrate significant technical leadership and contribute to the technical direction of projects. Individuals assigned in this position plan, design, coordinate and control the progress of project work to meet client objectives; lead technical efforts and keep up to date with current industry best practices;

provide recommendations to client regarding planning, analysis and reporting efforts; and develop technical reports and presentations to communicate complex research in a clear and comprehensive manner. Individuals should have experience evaluating laboratory test results from impact testing including vehicles, vehicle components, anthropomorphic dummies, or post mortem human subjects. Individuals must have demonstrated experience LS-DYNA and/or MADYMO crash simulation programs. Individuals should have some experience with optimization programs such as Hyper-Opt and 3D modeling programs such as HyperMesh. Familiarity with crash investigation reports and crash reconstruction methods are also encouraged. Technical areas of expertise include engineering dynamics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, and structural engineering.

B.5.3 SYSTEMS ANALYST

Individual is responsible for planning and implementation for the ESV conference requires support for developing planning documents, project management and coordinating external services. Individual is responsible for the project monitoring for all facets of the ESV conference planning. Individual must have strong ability for development and proofreading of conference documents, web pages, and announcements. Individual must have good background in database queries for registration and document management. Individual must work with minimal supervision towards broad functional goals.

B.5.4 ENGINEER I

This position requires broad comprehension of the principles and theories of applied engineering methods at a comprehensive professional level, plus adequate knowledge of engineering methodology relative to transportation field. A demonstrated ability to adapt or develop engineering methodology, as needed, for analytic projects of a broad and comprehensive nature. A demonstrated ability to plan, develop and coordinate a variety of specialized or complex projects involving engineering analysis or research. A demonstrated skill in oral and written communication and in the development of presentations and technical reports is required. Should have experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), and the General Estimates System (NASS GES).

B.5.5 ENGINEER II

This position requires in-depth knowledge at a comprehensive professional level, of the application of engineering theories, techniques and methods to the gathering, classification and interpretation of analytical information. This will be supplemented by an extensive knowledge of transportation related areas of engineering. Authoritative knowledge of the resources, precedents, practices, and availability of data within the transportation related areas of engineering specialization, and within related areas. A demonstrated skill in oral and written communication and in the development of presentations and technical reports is required. At least an overview knowledge of, or general familiarity with, the major transportation areas (analysis, statistical methods, quality control, etc.).

Should have experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), and the General Estimates System (NASS GES).

B.5.6 ENGINEER III

This position requires in-depth knowledge at a comprehensive professional level, of the application of engineering theories, techniques and methods to the gathering, classification and interpretation of analytical information. This will be supplemented by an extensive knowledge of transportation related areas of engineering. Authoritative knowledge of the resources, precedents, practices, and availability of data within the transportation related areas of engineering specialization, and within related areas. A demonstrated skill in oral and written communication and in the development of presentations and technical reports is required. At least an overview knowledge of, or general familiarity with, the major transportation areas (analysis, statistical methods, quality control, etc.).

Should have experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), and the General Estimates System (NASS GES). Must have experience with complex projects involving transportation-related engineering analysis or research.

B.5.7 DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

Primary responsibility for the validation, loading, processing, reporting, and archiving of crash test data provided by the client for inclusion into the client's database systems.

Secondary (backup) responsibilities for database user support, administration, design, optimizing performance under the direction of a senior database administrator. Individual must have experience in developing queries and running reports from Oracle databases.

Individual must have good written and oral communication skills. This position requires frequent interaction with engineers, programmers, and other professional personnel. Good office automation proficiency is required and a general understanding of signal processing operations including filtering, and integration to support time series analysis.

B.5.8 WED DESIGN I CMS ENTRY

Under general supervision, designs and develops public facing web pages, posting documents, and technical reports. Requires knowledge of HTML, Javascript, Viginette, Share-point and web graphics types and standards. This position also requires knowledge of section 508 compliance requirements. This position requires familiarity with web design principles and layouts. Must have good interpersonal skills for working with technical staff to present complex information to the public. Responsible for managing/performing website editorial activities including gathering and researching information that enhances the value of the site. Locates, negotiates, and pursues content such as the ESV conference information, technical presentations, database spreadsheets and simulation models.

B.5.9 SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER

Provide support to develop web-based applications and integrate applications with existing database systems. This position requires working knowledge and experience coding in .NET applications is required. Knowledge of several of the following areas is desirable: Active Server Pages (ASP), Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, Visual Basic, Access, HTML, DBMS's (ex.

Oracle, SQL Server.). Provide support in the development and testing of applications.

B.5.10 SENIOR GRAPHIC ARTIST

Provides advanced graphic level desktop imagery I video media support services. The ability to create line art and workflow diagrams, presentations, brochures, exhibits display panels for conferences, artwork for web design, and troubleshoots solutions is critical to this position. Position requires knowledge of technical, advanced-level desktop imagery/video support services. An understanding of PC Windows based desktop tools and concepts for imagery I video and interactive media production. An understanding of precise typography and layout structure for various desktop publishing projects and software training for Microsoft applications is necessary. Having strong interpersonal skills is a necessity.

B.5.11 STATISTICIAN I

This position requires experience with projects involving statistical analysis, quality control of data or research. The project experience includes performing duties such as sampling, collecting, computing and analyzing statistical data; applying known statistical techniques such as measurement of central tendency, dispersion, skewness, sampling error, simple and multiple correlations, conducting analysis of variance, and conducting tests of significance; applying statistical and other techniques for data quality, sample design and quality control charts for ensuring data integrity.

This position requires an ability to plan, develop and coordinate a variety projects involving quality control, statistical analysis or research.

This individual should possess skill in oral and written communications, and in the development of presentations and technical reports.

Knowledge of and experience with general computational methods of applied statistics and related fields is required.

B.5.12 STATISTICIAN II

This position requires experience with generally complex projects involving transportation related statistical analysis including data quality, sample design and quality control application methods to ensure data integrity.

This position requires in-depth knowledge, at a comprehensive professional level, of the application of statistics of statistical theories, techniques and methods to the gathering, classification and interpretation of quantified information. This will be supplemented by either an extensive knowledge of a specific subject matter of statistics, or an intensive knowledge of a particular statistical function including quality control applications and sample design.

This position requires an ability to plan, develop and coordinate a variety projects involving statistical analysis or research.

This position requires a demonstrated skill in oral and written communications, and in the development of presentations and technical reports.

This position requires at least an overview knowledge of, or general familiarity with, the major subject-matter areas of the task order (time series analysis, multivariate statistical methods, quality control, life table methodologies, etc.).

Experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), and the General Estimates System (NASS GES) are required.

Knowledge of and experience with general computational methods of applied statistics and related fields. Current tools used by NCSA for statistical analysis is Statistical Analysis System (SAS).

B.5.13 STATISTICIAN III

This position requires experience with generally complex projects involving transportation related statistical analysis or research including extensive experience in applying statistical methods and other techniques for ensuring data quality and quality control charts, sample design and imputation methods.

This position requires in-depth knowledge, at a comprehensive professional level, of the application of statistics, statistical theories, techniques and methods to the gathering, classification and interpretation of quantified information. This will be supplemented by either an extensive knowledge of a specific subject-matter area of statistics, or an extensive knowledge of a particular statistical function.

This position requires authoritative knowledge of the resources, precedents, practices, and availability of data within the specific area of statistical specialization, and within related areas.

This individual should possess a demonstrated ability to plan, develop and direct both specialized and complex statistical research projects, interpret study results, and make recommendations based on study findings.

This individual should possess a demonstrated skill in oral and written communications, and in the development of presentations and technical reports.

This position requires knowledge of the major subject matter areas such as time series analysis, Multivariate statistical methods, quality control, life table methodologies, etc.

National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), and the General Estimates System (NASS GES) are required.

Knowledge of and experience with general computational methods of applied statistics and related fields. One of the current tools used by NCSA for statistical analysis is Statistical Analysis System (SAS).

B.5.14 JUNIOR SYSTEM ANALYST (SCI)

This position requires knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Excel and MS-Access. This position requires experience using Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, as well as experience using personal computing equipment necessary to carryout data entry and communications (email) tasks.

This position requires familiarity with NASS/SCI policies regarding sanitization, quality control and publishing of cases to the Internet. This position requires knowledge of databases, database design and data structures and an understanding and knowledge of federal guidelines regarding handling, storing and releasing Personally Identifiable Information (PII as covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIP AA). This position requires familiarity with federal guidelines on receiving, processing and fulfilling Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

B.5.15 ANALYST I

This position requires experience in applying analytical and evaluative techniques, qualitative or quantitative, to assess program development for operation, and to improve program efficiency and effectiveness for project assessment. It should reflect usage of the following: literature search; work or engineering or highway traffic/traffic safety measurements; development and administration of questionnaires; graphing; calculation of means, modes, standard deviations, or similar statistical measures.

A basic level of skill in using SAS is required by this position. Experience in program assessment may include, but is not limited to, basic skill in the use of Statistical Analysis System (SAS); highly skilled in the use of MS office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access); development of presentations and knowledge of writing short technical reports; flowcharting of work process, graphing; calculation of means, modes, standard deviations, or similar statistical measures; and Geographic Information System (GIS).

General Estimates System (NASS GES), other motor vehicle crash related data files and exposure data files from the Federal Highway Administration, Census Bureau, R.L. Polk and others is desirable.

Skill in applying fact-finding and investigative techniques as well as skill in oral and written communications, and in the development of presentations and technical reports is required.

B.5.16 ANALYST II

Experience in applying analytical and evaluative techniques, qualitative or quantitative, to assess program development or operation, and to improve program efficiency and effectiveness for project assessment. It should reflect usage of the following: literature search; work or engineering or highway traffic/traffic safety measurements;

development and administration of questionnaires; graphing; calculation of means, modes, standard deviations, or similar statistical measures. A high level of skill in using SAS is required by this position. Experience in program assessment may include highly skilled in the use of MS Office (EXCEL, Word, Power Point, Access); highly skilled in the use of Statistical Analysis System (SAS); development of presentations and writing of technical reports; flowcharting of work process, graphing; calculation of means, modes, standard deviations, or similar statistical measures; and Geographic Information System (GIS).

Experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), General Estimates System (NASS GES), other motor vehicle crash related data files and exposure data files from the Federal Highway Administration, Census Bureau, R.L. Polk and others is required.

This position requires familiarity with NASS/SCI policies regarding sanitization, quality control and publishing of cases to the Internet. This position requires knowledge of databases, database design and data structures and an understanding and knowledge of federal guidelines regarding handling, storing and releasing Personally Identifiable Information (PII) as covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIP AA).

Experience involving the analysis of reasonably complex programs, skill in applying fact- finding and investigative techniques, skill in oral and written communications, and skill in the development of presentation and technical reports is required.

B.5.17 ANALYST III

Broad experience in applying qualitative or quantitative analytical techniques for project assessment purposes should reflect the following: literature search; work or engineering or highway traffic/traffic safety measurements; development and administration of questionnaires; graphing; calculation of means, modes, standard deviations, or similar statistical measures. A high level of experience with statistical analysis procedures involving scientific and/or business applications, which may include proficient in the use of Statistical Analysis System (SAS); skilled in the use of MS Office (EXCEL, Word, Power Point); development of presentations; experience in writing of technical reports; flowcharting of work process, graphing; calculation of means, modes, standard deviations, or similar statistical measures; and Geographic Information System (GIS).

Knowledge of and experience with general computational methods of applied statistics and related fields. Current tools used by NCSA for statistical analysis is Statistical Analysis System (SAS). A high level of experience using SAS is required for this position.

Experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (PARS), the

General Estimates System (NASS GES), other motor vehicle crash related data files and exposure data files from the Federal Highway Administration, Census Bureau, R.L. Polk and others is required.

Experience involving the analysis of complex programs, skill in applying fact-finding and investigative techniques, skill in oral and written communications, and skills in the development of presentation and technical reports is required.

B.5.18 RESEARCH ASSISTANT I

This position requires general experience performing statistical analysis and report preparation. In particular, this experience should include familiarity with statistical analysis packages such as SAS; experience with spreadsheet operations using office products such as EXCEL; experience with producing graphic reports; experience with word processing products; experience with PowerPoint; and familiarity with preparing complex and detailed documents.

Although experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), and the General Estimates System (NASS GES) is desirable it is not a requirement for this position.

This position requires experience involving either routine or complex business applications.

B.5.19 RESEARCH ASSISTANT II

This position requires experience in performing statistical analysis and report preparation. In particular, this experience should include basic experience with the use of statistical analysis packages such as SAS; experience with spreadsheet operations using office products such as EXCEL; experience with word processing products such as MS Word; experience with using producing graphic reports; experience in the use of PowerPoint; experience in preparing complex and detailed documents; and experience in the use of MS Access.

General knowledge of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), and the General Estimates System (NASS GES).

This position will requires experience involving either routine or complex scientific or business applications.

B.5.20 RESEARCH ANALYST

This position requires knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Excel and MS-Access. This position requires experience using Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, as well as experience using personal computing equipment necessary to carryout data entry and communications (emails) tasks. This position requires familiarity with NASS/SCI computer programs and policies regarding sanitization, quality control and publishing of SCI cases to the internet. This position requires knowledge of databases and an understanding and knowledge of federal guidelines regarding handling, storing and releasing Personal Identifiable Information (PII) as covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

B.5.21 SENIOR CONSULTANT I

Provide support to help develop and deliver NCSA publications for web-posting and printing. The position requires experience with Statistical Analysis System (SAS), MS- Word, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), National Automotive Sampling System General Estimates System (NASS GES), exposure data files from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and population data from the U.S.

Census Bureau is required. The ability to provide standard errors for NASS GES estimates is also required.

Working knowledge in reviewing regulatory evaluations and experience with ensuring that economic and statistical considerations are properly incorporated and are consistent with relevant policies, statutes, and executive orders.

The position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the individual will be required to deal extensively with clients at all levels. Other essential attributes include team orientation, analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

B.5.22 SENIOR STATISTICIAN

This position requires extensive experience with generally complex projects involving transportation related statistical analysis or research including applying statistical methods and other techniques for ensuring data quality and quality control charts, sample design and imputation methods.

This position requires in-depth knowledge, at a comprehensive professional level, of the application of statistics, statistical theories, techniques and methods to the gathering, classification and interpretation of quantified information. This will be supplemented by an extensive knowledge of a specific subject-matter area of statistics, and an extensive knowledge of a particular statistical function.

This position requires authoritative knowledge of the resources, precedents, practices, and availability of data within the specific area of statistical specialization, and within related areas.

This individual requires extensive experience in planning, developing and directing both specialized and complex statistical research projects, interpret study results, and make recommendations based on study findings.

This individual should possess excellent oral and written communications skill, and in the development of presentations and technical reports.

Experience in working with the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), the National Automotive Sampling System Crashworthiness Data System (NASS CDS), and the General Estimates System (NASS GES) are required.

Knowledge of and experience with general computational methods of applied statistics and related fields. One of the current tools used by NCSA for statistical analysis is Statistical Analysis System (SAS).

B.5.23 SENIOR CONSULTANT III/SURVEY STATISTICS SUBJECT MATTER

The Individual is responsible for reviewing documentation of sample design of the Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) and Crash Report Sampling System (CRSS), sampling frame(s), sample selection methods/algorithms, point/variance estimation methods and any other related topic in the presented documentation. The individual is also responsible for providing subject matter expertise in reviewing, providing guidance, assistance in the development of NHTSA’s weighting plan.

Individual is responsible for reviewing Westat’s blueprint and NHTSA’s documents on CISS and CRSS sample design. The individual should also provide consultation and guidance to NHTSA’s statistician on CRSS/CISS weighting procedures and variance estimation methods.

The Individual shall provide written comments after independent review. The written comments should address the proposed sample frame, number and definition of the Primary Sampling Units (PSUs), stratification of PSUs, selection of the PSUs, the Secondary Sampling Unit (SSU) frame, the SSU stratification and SSU selection, the Tertiary Sampling Unit (TSU) sample selection algorithm and the related point estimation and variance estimation methods. The Individual is not limited to commenting on the above issues but on any area of concern they identify in the reports mentioned above.

B.6 PRICE SCHEDULE

B.6.1 BASE PERIOD (YEAR 1): Prices shall cover the period from the effective date of contract award through twelve (12) months thereafter.

0001. Kick-Off Meeting: Firm Fixed Price ________________________.

TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED CEILING AMOUNT: $TBD AT CONTRACT AWARD

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0002 Program Manager 0003 Crash Simulation Engineer 0004 Systems Analyst 0005 Engineer I 0006 Engineer II 0007 Engineer III 0008 Database Administrator 0009 Wed Design I CMS Entry 0010 Senior Web Developer 0011 Senior Graphic Artist 0012 Statistician I 0013 Statistician II 0014 Statistician III 0015 Junior System Analyst (SCI) 0016 Analyst I 0017 Analyst II 0018 Analyst III 0019 Research Assistant I 0020 Research Assistant II 0021 Research Analyst 0022 Senior Consultant I 0023 Senior Statistician Indirect Cost Rates Year 1

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*Indirect Cost Rates are incorporated within the Fixed Loaded Labor Rates.

** Allowable only to the extent that they are not also recovered within the Fixed Loaded Labor Rate.

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Contractor will bill in accordance with the applicable Federal requirements however, the Contractor must submit along with the invoice and all supporting documentation. The Contractor is authorized to bill at the loaded hourly rate at time of Task Order award, but at no time will the regular or overtime loaded hourly rates exceed the negotiated price schedule.

B.6.2 OPTION PERIOD I (YEAR 2): Year two (2) prices shall be in effect from the end of the “Base Period (Year 1)” through twelve (12) months thereafter.

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0031 Program Manager 0032 Crash Simulation Engineer 0033 Systems Analyst 0034 Engineer I 0035 Engineer II 0036 Engineer III 0037 Database Administrator 0038 Wed Design I CMS Entry 0039 Senior Web Developer 0040 Senior Graphic Artist 0041 Statistician I 0042 Statistician II 0043 Statistician III 0044 Junior System Analyst (SCI) 0045 Analyst I 0046 Analyst II 0047 Analyst III 0048 Research Assistant I 0049 Research Assistant II 0050 Research Analyst 0051 Senior Consultant I 0052 Senior Statistician Indirect Cost Rates Year 2

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Contractor will bill in accordance with the applicable Federal requirements however, the Contractor must submit along with the invoice and all supporting documentation. The Contractor is authorized to bill at the loaded hourly rate at time of Task Order award, but at no time will the regular or overtime loaded hourly rates exceed the negotiated price

B.6.3 OPTION PERIOD II (YEAR 3): Year three (3) prices shall be in effect from the end of the “Option Period (Year 2)” through twelve (12) months thereafter.

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0060 Program Manager 0061 Crash Simulation Engineer 0062 Systems Analyst 0063 Engineer I 0064 Engineer II 0065 Engineer III 0066 Database Administrator 0067 Wed Design I CMS Entry 0068 Senior Web Developer 0069 Senior Graphic Artist 0070 Statistician I 0071 Statistician II 0072 Statistician III 0073 Junior System Analyst (SCI) 0074 Analyst I 0075 Analyst II 0076 Analyst III 0077 Research Assistant I 0078 Research Assistant II 0079 Research Analyst 0080 Senior Consultant I 0081 Senior Statistician Indirect Cost Rates Year 3

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*Indirect Cost Rates are incorporated within the Fixed Loaded Labor Rates.

Contractor will bill in accordance with the applicable Federal requirements however, the Contractor must submit along with the invoice and all supporting documentation. The Contractor is authorized to bill at the loaded hourly rate at time of Task Order award, but at no time will the regular or overtime loaded hourly rates exceed the negotiated price

B.6.4 OPTION PERIOD III (YEAR 4): Year four (4) prices shall be in effect from the end of the “Option Period II (Year 3)” through twelve (12) months thereafter.

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Contractor will bill in accordance with the applicable Federal requirements however, the Contractor must submit along with the invoice and all supporting documentation. The Contractor is authorized to bill at the loaded hourly rate at time of Task Order award, but at no time will the regular or overtime loaded hourly rates exceed the negotiated price

B.6.5 OPTION PERIOD IV (YEAR 5): Year five (5) prices shall be in effect from the end of the “Option Period III (Year 4)” through twelve (12) months thereafter.

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Task Orders 0140 Direct Labor Fringe Benefits * 0141 Overhead * 0142 G&A * 0142 Travel G&A/ Handling %** 0115 Supplies G&A/ Handling %** 0116 Training/Seminars G&A/ Handling %** 0117 Sub-Contractor G&A/ Handling %**

*Indirect Cost Rates are incorporated within the Fixed Loaded Labor Rates.

Contractor will bill in accordance with the applicable Federal requirements however, the Contractor must submit along with the invoice and all supporting documentation. The Contractor is authorized to bill at the loaded hourly rate at time of Task Order award, but at no time will the regular or overtime loaded hourly rates exceed the negotiated price

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SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

C.1 INTRODUCTION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an agency of the U.S.

Department of Transportation (DOT). NHTSA’s mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and reduce traffic-related health care and other economic costs. The agency develops, promotes and implements effective educational, engineering and enforcement programs with the goal of ending preventable tragedies and reducing economic costs associated with vehicle use and highway travel. This contract action focuses on providing on-going engineering, analytical, statistical, and other support.

The Agency is comprised of a varied staff of professionals who develop and deliver these programs, conduct research, reach out to intermediary groups, collect and analyze statistics, and much more. In order to deliver critical safety data and analysis to the public to the public, a set of seasoned, professional contract staff is needed to create publications, design web pages, support web content management, upload content to the Agency’s website; and provide conference support.

The Contractor would be serving several offices within NHTSA and hence this effort is divided accordingly into tasks. The contract will, specifically, provide support services for:

Office of Vehicle Safety Research (VSR) National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) Office of Traffic Records and Analysis (OTRA) Office of Data Acquisition (ODA) Office of Regulatory Analysis and Evaluation (ORAE)

C.2 BACKGROUND

NHTSA VSR is responsible for administering research, development, test, and evaluation programs; information collection, analysis, and dissemination; for programs of the administration. Specifically, VSR:

(1) Develops, recommends, and conducts or sponsors the research and development program required to support the NHTSA program plans and objectives, rulemaking activities, and to advance state-of-the-art in traffic, motor vehicle safety, and vehicle environment control technology.

(2) Develops, recommends, and administers a national program to identify, collect, and provide for the dissemination of information pertinent to safety programs, particularly as it relates to vehicles, crashes, and injuries.

(3) Develops requirements for all research and development facilities required to support NHTSA programs.

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