Ambulance_Conversion_SOW.DOCX

Statement of Work U.S. Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV) Ambulance Conversion March, 2015

Background:

The Department of State’s Diplomatic Security (DS), office of Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV) requires the contractor to provide an Ambulance conversion of previously armored Chevrolet Suburbans and Chevrolet Express 3500 Vans consisting of medical equipment used to effectively treat, stabilize and evacuate personnel in high threat locations.

Diplomatic Security has received information from foreign posts that trained medical first responders are needed to effectively treat and return personnel to the safety of the Embassy or Consulate posts. This effort is intended to provide those first responders with the equipment and safety needed to effectively treat injured personnel off compound.

Scope:

The U.S. Department of State anticipates awarding one fixed price contract. The contractor shall provide Ambulance conversion services of the aforementioned vehicle types consistent with the specific requirements for each vehicle.

The contractor shall provide proposed vehicle schematics and modify the suspension and brakes to account for the additional weight. Vehicle must handle and stop as close to OEM specification as possible. The Contractor shall provide a list of parts used in the upgrade for future replacement part procurement.

Objectives:

The contractor shall provide the services necessary to convert the interior of a provided vehicle to enable the secure storage of wheeled cots and emergency medical equipment needed to treat and stabilize injured personnel.

1. Specific Requirements / Chevrolet 3500 Van: (8 total)

· Two (2) Wheeled cots

· Side Bench seating with storage

· Swivel attendant seat at front of vehicle

· Flip-down seat on driver’s side wall

· Laptop mount W/12V power outlet

· Storage cabinet

· Wall-mounted IV hooks (4)

· Interior LED lighting

· Roof-mount Safety handles

· Retractable seat belts for patient restraints

· Wall padding

· Oxygen tank racks

· Side cargo doors operable

· 6000W 12V/120V inverter

· Non-slip diamond plate flooring

· White ABS plastic trim on walls and ceiling

2. Specific Requirements / Chevrolet Suburban: (2 total)

· One (1) Wheeled cot

· Side Bench seating with storage

· Swivel attendant seat at front of vehicle

· Flip-down seat on driver’s side wall

· Laptop mount W/12V power outlet

· Storage cabinet

· Wall-mounted IV hooks (4)

· Interior LED lighting

· Roof-mount Safety handles

· Retractable seat belts for patient restraints

· Wall padding

· Oxygen tank racks

· Passenger side rear door operable

· 6000W 12V/120V inverter

· Non-slip diamond plate flooring

· White ABS plastic trim on walls and ceiling

Deliverables:

1. Ensure vehicle is available for periodic QA/QC inspections as deemed necessary during the conversion process.

2. At completion of conversion process ensure vehicle is available for final acceptance inspection and equipment testing.

Delivery Date:

Note that the delivery is to a U.S. Department of State facility in Northern Virginia (exact location TBD). Vendor shall propose the delivery date. The delivery date in submitted quotes must be expressed in terms of # of calendar days after receiving all GFE vehicles.

Type of Contract:

Firm Fixed Price

Government-Furnished Property:

Vehicles to be converted (Chevy Suburban and Chevy 3500 Van).

Security Requirements:

a) A facility security clearance at the Secret level with Secret safeguarding is required for contract performance in accordance with the DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification, attached to this contract.

(b) Since it will be necessary for some Contractor personnel to have access to classified material and/or to enter into areas requiring a security clearance, each Contractor employee requiring such access must have an individual security clearance commensurate with the required level of access prior to contract performance. Individual clearances shall be maintained for the duration of employment under this contract, or until access requirements change.

(c) The Contractor shall obtain a Department of State building pass for all employees performing under this contract who require frequent and continuing access to Department of State facilities in accordance with Bureau of Diplomatic Security Instructions.

(d) Performance of this contract shall be in accordance with the attached DD Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification and FAR 52.204-2 "SECURITY REQUIREMENTS."

(e) Classified material received or generated in the performance of this contract shall be safeguarded and disposed of in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD 5220.22-M).

Place of Performance:

The contractor shall perform activities from their worksite.

Payment:

The contractor shall invoice at the conclusion of each vehicle’s conversion.