Safety_Shoes_-_SOW.docx

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 SCOPE:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) has a requirement for Industrial Safety/Occupational shoes to protect employees from foot injuries. The Government requires delivery of Safety/Occupational footwear, sold from contractor-owned, contractor operated trailers or trucks suitable for dispensing footwear at NSWC Indian Head as well NSWC Picatinny, NJ detachment. Services will be provided one time per month, the third week of every month, hours of operation available from 0730-1100. A reoccurring monthly visit will be assigned on a specific weekday once the contract has been awarded. Whenever a Federal Holiday falls on the scheduled visit, operations will be rescheduled one week later. Whenever services cannot be provided due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or national emergencies operations will be cancelled for that month. The Contractor shall notify the Safety Shoe Coordinator as soon as practicable whenever services cannot be provided. The purpose of this contract is to provide quality safety shoes in a timely manner to Government NSWC IHEODTD employees.

2.0 REQUIREMENTS:

1. Contractor will stock and make available for purchase a variety of styles, colors, sizes, and brands from at least two different nationally recognized major manufacturers of safety shoes (ex: Danner, Dr. Martens, Timberland, Vulcan, Wolverine, Keen, Chippewa Boots, Warson Group, Rocky Brands, Work Zone, Black Diamond Group, Bates, Reebok) in both women and men’s shoes.

2. Footwear must meet or exceed the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) F2413-11 standard. At least one shoe of each pair shall be stamped, stitched, or have a sewn-in label on the inside of the footwear that indicates that the footwear meets the ASTM requirements.

3. When footwear is not available for issue the same day, the Contractor shall deliver the footwear to the employee at no additional cost. Ninety percent of all orders not available for same day issuance (backorders) shall be filled and delivered within 7-10 business days of order receipt. If an order should take longer than 30 days, the employee will be authorized to cancel their request upon completion of the NSWC IHEODTD shoe vendor waiver worksheet, in order to proceed using a different shoe vendor.

4. The Contractor shall assist the Government employee in fitting shoes and will recommend the proper size of footwear. The Contractor shall provide all measuring devices and fitting tools required to provide the employee with the best fit.

5. In order to accommodate NSWC IHEODTD’s authorized allowance, the Contractor shall not exceed $250.00 per pair of safety shoes.

6. The Contractor shall provide the Safety Shoe Coordinator a receipt for each shoe purchase identifying the following:

Date

7. The Contractor shall not charge more than their current published catalog price/price list.

8. Non NSWC IHEODTD employees may wish to procure shoes during scheduled visits and such sales are authorized. However, any payment or reimbursement for services rendered or products sold is solely between the Contractor and the non- NSWC IHEODTD employee and their employing agency.

9. If the issued footwear does not fit properly, the Contractor shall replace “unworn” footwear within 45 calendar days after the employee has signed the receipt of footwear. Unworn is defined as showing no evidence of wear or soiling, such as when worn on carpeting only. If the Contractor determines that they are unable to properly fit the employee, the Contractor will annotate on the NSWC IHEODTD Safety Shoe Waiver worksheet 1071.v1.

10. If a manufacturer’s defect or material failure is discovered within 90 days of receipt (e.g. heel comes loose, soles delaminate, or stitching separates) the Contractor shall replace the footwear at their expense within 35 calendar days. The Contractor is not required to issue replacement footwear at the Contractor’s expense if excessive wear or abuse such as cuts, burns from heat, or chemical contamination is apparent. If disagreements arise, the Contractor will direct the employee to the Safety Shoe Coordinator in Building 206 with details of the disagreement.

11. Cost for maintenance such as resoling, reconditioning, or “cobbler” services are NOT included in the contract and therefore are not reimbursable under the contract.

12. The Contractor’s standard commercial return/refund policy will apply to all employee footwear purchases. The policy must be clearly displayed.

13. Contactor shall provide his own power for illumination, heating, and cooling. The Government will provide access to a restroom at no charge to the Contractor.

14. Contractor shall provide a point-of-contact with phone number and email address to the Safety Shoe Coordinator upon Award.

15. Catalogs, descriptive literature, and price lists, must be provided to the technical point of contact within 5 business days after contract award and updated whenever new models/brands are introduced, upon request, or when prices change.

16. Shoes by style and major feature include:

Multi size

3.0 DELIVERIES:

Bldg 116 Indian Head, MD 20640

4.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

Attention: Lindsay Vathes Attention: Holly Garrison Bldg. 116 Bldg. 116 4522 McMahon Road 4522 McMahon Road Indian Head, MD 20640-5115 Indian Head, MD 20640-5115

E-mail: Holly.garrison1@navy.mil