17R-00039_Synposis_toPost.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)

Synopsis for Solicitation DTNH2217R00039

“Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity Testing”

Introduction

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 304, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Container Integrity Testing, sets forth the minimum performance requirements for compressed natural gas containers used for fuel storage in motor vehicles. It includes the testing provisions which are necessary to determine whether a fuel storage system meets those performance requirements. The test provisions include a pressure cycling test which simulates container fatigue resulting from in-use refueling, a hydrostatic burst test which determines whether or not a container meets the minimum strength requirements set forth in FMVSS No.

304, and bonfire tests which determine the resistance to rupture a container as a result of exposure to a fire and a labeling requirement.

The purpose of this contract is to procure testing and inspection services so that the Government can determine whether CNG fuel containers, designed for use in motor vehicles, comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 304.

Synopsis

This synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), issues a 15-day public notification prior to the issuance of a solicitation DTNH2217R00039. NHTSA intends to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition for CNG Fuel Container Integrity Testing in accordance with FMVSS 304.

Contract Type and Period of Performance

NHTSA intends to award one Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract whereby Firm Fixed Price Task Orders will be issued, in accordance with FAR 16.504 and 16.505.

The applicable NAICS code and size standard for this acquisition are as follows:

541380 (Testing Laboratories) and not greater than $15.0M

The anticipated period of performance is one (1) two-year base period, and one (1) three-year option period. The maximum total period of performance will be for five (5) consecutive years if all options are exercised.

Scope of Work

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary qualified technical personnel, facilities and equipment to perform inspection and compliance testing services necessary to determine conformance of sample CNG tanks with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 304.

The Contractor shall provide reporting services in conjunction with the inspection and compliance testing services.

The Contractor shall conduct inspections and tests of samples provided by the Government. The Contractor shall begin inspections and testing shortly after award of a contract in accordance with contract schedule.

Note

This synopsis is published for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Federal Business Opportunities or www.fbo.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on www.fbo.gov to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.

The anticipated award date is September 26, 2017. Solicitation DTNH2217R00039 will be issued on or about May 1, 2017.