NPS_Swamp_Buggy_Build_Contract_SOW_.docx

Swamp Buggy Build Contract National Park Service

Swamp Buggy Build Contract Statement of Work

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Establish swamp buggy build Contract for building a swamp buggy for National Park Service. A swamp buggy is an off-road vehicle to traverse swamp terrain. Swamp buggies can travel through deep mud and water, moderately dense vegetation, and rough terrain possibly including logs and stumps.

This contract will include but are not limited to rollover protection, passenger restraints, ingress and egress, warning labels, auditory alarms, lighting, frame, powertrain, speed and braking performance, electrical and cooling system, and any other safety and performance standard required in compliance with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and any other applicable regulations.

2. REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor must be a certified professional in the field and have proven experience in developing equipment and automotive technical specifications.

2. The contractor must have knowledge of U.S. technical standards and documents produced by organizations such as Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), etc.

3. The contractor will work in collaboration with technical experts from the National Park Service, that will be providing feedback throughout the process. These individuals will be working with the appointed Contracting Officer Representative after award.

4. The contractor shall provide proof of past performance with verifiable contact information.

5. The Government will retain the design and patent rights.

3. SPECIFIC WORK OBJECTIVES

1. Determine which industry standard, requirements, and tests are applicable for National Park Service swamp buggies build contract, using the NPS Buggy Standards.

2. Develop a complete contract with specifications, design, minimum safety, and performance standards.

3. Develop a contract using minimum specs and drawings for a swamp buggy using the NPS Buggy Standards.

4. First draft within 90 days of the start of the performance period.

5. Have monthly meetings with technical team and stakeholders from the National Park Service.

6. Conduct at least one site visit to inspect current swamp buggy fleet and working environment.

7. Have a final draft within 12 months of the start of the performance period.

4. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Contractor shall provide a quality assurance plan establishing the phases where NPS technical inspections will be needed. At no time shall the Contractor rely upon Government inspections to provide notification of unsatisfactory performance. Inspection records shall be made available upon request of the COR and be maintained for the duration of the contract. The government may observe the Contractor's performance at any time and shall otherwise have unlimited access to the inspection data.

Quality Assurance As part of their technical approach, the Contractor shall provide a Quality Assurance Plan. The Contractor shall conduct quality control inspections on all aspects of work as appropriate.

Payment Payment will be made in accordance with the contract terms and after approval of the NPS personnel.

5. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED CRITICAL ITEMS

The Contractor shall provide all labor, housing, supervision, transportation, tools, and materials to perform this contract.