SOW_Ballistic_Vests_OIG225981_Updated.docx

DRAFT STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS/WORK

FOR

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS

FOR 36 BALLISTIC VESTS

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Management and Policy, Acquisition Division 330 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20201

1. BACKGROUND

This requisition is for the procurement of ballistic body armor and an outer carrier capable of equipping pouches and carrying law enforcement equipment. The use of this product by OIG agents is critical in performing work activities such as law enforcement operations, Secretarial protection and other work-related activities.

2. OBJECTIVE

This request is to purchase 36 ballistic vests for OI law enforcement personnel. In the future we expect to use this vendor for the procurement of ballistic vests for all OI Special Agents and law enforcement support personnel. We would like to add option years so we can purchase additional vest in upcoming years.

3. TASK/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Velocity Systems is the designer and only manufacturer of the Mayflower Low Profile Assault Armor Carrier vest (LPAAC). The vest is manufactured in Dulles, Virginia and is made of 100% Berry compliant goods. Furthermore, the LPAAC includes modifications that are unique to the design and available for HHS/OIG only through our company. These include:

3 Period of Performance:

60 to 90 days from submission of sizing forms.

4 DELIVERABLES

4.1 Deliverable Specifics:

NTEOB will provide vendor with sizing after the contact is awarded. We would like vests to be delivered within 60 to 90 days from submission of sizing forms.

4.2 Place for Deliveries and Point of Contact:

All vests will be delivered to following address using POC:

Carolyn Dockett-Butler

HHS OIG NTEOB

1220 Caraway Court, Suite 1040 Largo, MD 20774 Carolyn.Dockett-Butler@oig.hhs.gov 301-322-6166

4.3 Contracting Officer Representative:

(a) Performance of work under this contract must be subject to the technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term "technical direction" includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

(b) Technical direction must be within the scope of the specification(s)/work statement.

(1) The Contracting Officer's Representative does not have authority to issue technical direction that;

(2) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the specification(s)/statement of work;

(3) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled "Changes";

(4) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(5) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

(6) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

(7) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the contractor's employees.

(c) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The Contracting Officer's Representative shall confirm oral direction in writing within five work days, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the Contracting Officers, Representative. If, in the opinion of the contractor, any direction of the Contracting Officers, Representative, or his/her designee, falls within the limitations in (b), above, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

(e) Failure of the contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled "Disputes."

The contact information for POC is the following:

The contact information for the Contracting Officer is the following:

Nicola Carmichael Deputy Director-Acquisition Division Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Office of Management and Policy Cell: 202-870-8579 Nicola.Carmichael@oig.hhs.gov

The contact information for the Contract Specialist is the following:

Richard Mitchell

DHHS/OIG

Office of Management and Policy OMP Acquisitions Division Work 202-205-4614 Richard.Mitchell@oig.hhs.gov

The contact information for the Contractor is the following:

(TBD)

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