J.3 - Subcontractor Checklist_693JJ920R000070.docx

Contract No.: TBD Task Order No.: TBD Title: CRSS Coding Operations Resource Center

RFP: 693JJ920R000070

Attachment J.4

CONTRACTOR: (insert name of the proposed subcontractor)

CONTRACT: TBD

TASK ORDER:

SUBJECT/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED:

The objective of this Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is to provide NHTSA with the capability to compete, and efficiently award, Task Orders to prequalified contractors for research support in a variety of areas related to motor vehicles safety. Task Order projects often require a range of research skills, and will involve planning, conducting and documenting research to: support the advancement of motor vehicle safety broadly; to provide NHTSA with information that will be useful for the public and industry stakeholders to use for advancing and refining product designs and performance related to safety; and to provide NHTSA with information that may be useful in supporting Agency decisions.

Task orders issued under this IDIQ will address a broad range of research including: assessments of vehicle safety technologies including performance, reliability and operational issues; vehicle cybersecurity; advanced driver assistance systems; automated driving systems; testing and simulation of vehicle safety systems, conducting of large scale data collection and field studies, and evaluation of safety benefits. Further, task orders may include research related to all vehicle types including light and heavy vehicles, buses, motorcycles as well as pedestrians and cyclists.

The tasks and experiments performed under this IDIQ Contract will provide the technical support needed by NHTSA in seven Research Areas (RAs) listed below:

1. Controlled-Environment Evaluation (Test Track Research)

2. Virtual Environment Evaluation (Simulation & Modeling)

3. Vehicle Component Testing and Functional Safety Assessments

4. Management of Field Operational Tests (FOTs) and Naturalistic Studies

5. Safety Impact Assessment Support

6. Cybersecurity and Vehicle System Software Research

7. Vehicle Safety Communications

In accordance with FAR 44.202-2(a), Considerations: Review of Contractor's request for Consent to Subcontract is as follows:

1. Is the decision to subcontract consistent with Contractor's approved make or buy program, if any? (See FAR 15.407-2)

2. Is the subcontract for special test equipment or facilities that are available from Government sources? (See FAR 45.3)

3. Is the selection of the particular supplies, equipment or services technically justified?

4. Has Contractor complied with the prime contract requirements regarding small business subcontracting, including, if applicable, its plan for subcontracting with small, small disadvantaged and women owned business concerns? (See FAR 19)

5. Was adequate price competition obtained or its absence properly justified?

6. Did Contractor adequately assess and dispose of subcontractors' alternate proposals, if offered?

7. Does Contractor have a sound basis for selecting and determining the responsibility of the particular subcontractor?

Review of Subcontract

8. Has Contractor performed adequate cost or price analysis or price comparisons and obtained accurate, complete, and current cost or pricing data, including any required certifications?

CCCPD Required: Yes_____ No _____

If yes, is it included in proposal? Yes_____ No _____

Cost Analysis Performed:

Yes_____ No _____

9. Is the proposed subcontract type appropriate for the risks involved and consistent with current policy?

Type of Subcontract -

Consistent with Current Policy -

10. Has adequate consideration been obtained for any proposed subcontract that will involve the use of Government-furnished facilities?

11. Has the Contractor adequately and reasonably translated prime contract technical requirements into subcontract requirements? (SOW/Flow Down of Clauses)

12. Does the prime Contractor comply with applicable cost accounting standards for awarding the subcontract?

13. Is the proposed subcontractor on the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs (See FAR 9.4)

COMMENTS:

Offeror/Contractor (prime) COMPLETING the Checklist

Company Name: ________________________________________________________________

Point of Contact: ___________________________ Title: ___________________________

Telephone No.: ___________________________ Email: __________________________