Statement of Work

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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

TOWLINE CARTS

FOR

DLA DISTRIBUTION SUSQUEHANNA PENNSYLVANIA (DDSP)

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA

1.0 Background:

a. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a United States (U.S.) Department of Defense (DOD) agency that provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war.

b. DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA (DDSP) has a requirement for a Contractor to reverse engineer, fabricate, build, supervision, labor, equipment, materials, tools, and supplies to perform this contract.

c. Due to the existing cart system becoming increasingly a problem to maintain from the result of damages, worn non-replacing parts, and cost to maintain each cart, replacement carts are needed to maintain a cart fleet for mission demands.

2.0 Scope of Work to be performed by Contractor:

a. The contractor shall fabricate and deliver 75 towline carts. Winning contractor shall be required to supply one cart for inspection and approval (due to the precise requirements needed in the fabrication of these units) no later than 45 days after receipt of order. This approval of the first unit shall be required before the remaining 74 can be delivered. All equipment furnished shall be new from the manufacturer’s most current production and meet current industry standards, and conform to the best quality of materials and workmanship. All transportation and shipping is the responsibility of the contractor.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the contractor once the cart is received for reverse engineering and measurements, which may require disassemble, the contractor shall reassemble the cart back to the original operating function as it was received.

NOTE: Due to the angles on the front of the towline cart being very crucial, contractors may request a sample tow line cart to assist them with the reverse engineering design. The contractor will be responsible for the pickup and return of the tow line cart back to the Government. Contractor is also responsible for all of the shipping costs associated with the shipping of the sample. Contractors shall submit their request for a sample to Gladys Morales by Email Gladys.Morales@dla.mil fax 717-770-7591.

mailto:Gladys.Morales@dla.mil

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b. Please provide a good shipping address (NO PO BOX), name of point of contact, phone number and shipping address.

2.1 The following are the minimum requirements/salient characteristics to engineer, fabricate, build, and deliver 100 Towline Carts for DLA Distribution Susquehanna PA (DDSP):

a. The Contractor shall supply all labor and material to fabricate and deliver and install 75 each towline carts.

b. Towline cart: 4-wheeled platform with a minimum rating of 1500 lbs. per wheel.

c. Front wheels equipped with swivel casters and anti-backup bearings to prevent the cart from moving backward after accumulation has taken place.

d. Equipped with superstructure in the front and a deck consisting of rollers.

e. Cart shall include rubber sound proofing on the front bumper and on the modified bumper stops.

f. Towline cart weight shall be maintained a weight of 835 lbs. +/- 5 lbs.

g. Height from the floor to the top of the rollers: 21 inches.

h. Height from the floor to the top of the superstructure at the front of the cart: 52 inches.

i. Overall length and width of the deck: 47-1/2 inches X 52 inches. (Pallet size 40 inches X 48 inches).

j. Wheel size 8 inches.

k. All parts shall be primed with rust preventive and finish painted Safety yellow.

l. Contractor shall include a spare parts list including noun and part number for each part on the cart.

m. Product design, mechanical drawings and work product shall be the property of the government upon payment of invoice(s).

2.2 Warranty

a. Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government or any provision of this contract concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the Contractor shall warranty for a period of six months after final acceptance by the Government of the systems furnished and installed under this contract that the system will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. During the warranty period and in the event the Contractor is not able to make remedial action himself; he shall make arrangements to have the work accomplished. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the name and address of the selected individual and/or firm who can arrive at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA within 48 hours after notification of equipment breakdown to perform the necessary repairs.

2.3 Place of Performance

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a. The Contractor shall deliver the finished product to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA, which is located in New Cumberland, PA.

2.4 Period of Performance

a. To be determined

2.5 Contractor Performance Hours and Access to the Host Installation

a. Normal operating hours for DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA is 0700 to 1530 hours, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. The Contractor shall perform services required under this SOW during the normal operating hours of the Government activity.

b. Federal holidays generally observed by government personnel include:

Observed Federal Holidays New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

2.6 Security

a. The Contractor or authorized representative shall submit to the Government POC a roster identifying all Contractor personnel who will be performing under this contract. The roster shall contain the following information about each individual.

An updated roster and individual information shall be provided to the Government POC when any Contractor personnel changes occur:

1. Name (last, first, middle initial), aliases

2. Status (type of employment)

3. Name of company

4. Office Phone

5. Home address

6. Date of birth

7. Weight, height, color hair and eyes

8. Length of anticipated employment

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2.7 Access Identification Badge

a. As required, Contractor personnel shall obtain and possess an Access ID Badge.

Contractor personnel shall safeguard ID Badges furnished to them. Contractor personnel shall not share ID Badges. All Contractor personnel shall wear the ID Badge conspicuously on his or her outer clothing above the waist at all times while working on the installation. Contractor personnel may be challenged and removed from the work area or denied access to the host installation if the ID Badge is not worn. Personnel will not display or use any badge as a means of personal identification outside the installation.

b. In the event that Contractor personnel damage or lose their ID Badge, the

Contractor shall report the lost or damaged ID Badge within two (2) working hours of damage or loss to the Government POC who will arrange for a replacement ID Badge. The Contractor shall return all government-furnished ID Badges to the Government either within one (1) working day of the completion of the contract or upon termination of an individual’s employment, whichever comes first.

Contractor personnel failing to return their ID Badge are subject to criminal charges under USC Title 18, Section 499 and 701.

2.8 Vehicle Registration

a. The Contractor shall register all Contractor-furnished vehicles used in performance of the contract requirements and ensure that Contractor personnel vehicles to be driven on the host installation, to include motorcycles, are registered with the host installation security office and are in conformance with local regulations in effect at the time of registration and as long as employed by the Contractor. The Government will not permit access to the host installation without proper vehicle identification and registration. Evidence of a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration card, and insurance are required for registration. Contractor personnel shall maintain current registration and proof of insurance on all privately-owned vehicles (POVs) brought on host installation. The Contractor shall maintain current registration and proof of insurance on all Contractor-owned vehicles brought on the host installation.

2.9 Parking and traffic Control

a. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall abide by host installation parking regulations. All vehicles shall be parked in designated parking areas only. The Contractor and Contractor personnel shall conform to Federal, State and host installation driving regulations.

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2.10 Potential Operational Constraints

a. Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs) may affect access to the host installation and DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA. The FPCON is established by the host installation or higher national command authorities, and the Installation Commander is responsible for implementing the proper response to progressive levels of terrorist threats. FPCONs are normally displayed at most entrance gates, building entrances and office entrances. The Contractor shall adhere to and operate IAW any restrictions imposed as a result of a FPCON. Measures implemented under the various levels of terrorist threat may impact the Contractor’s normal operational approach to distribution services. The Contractor shall ensure that services are sustained during heightened security measures.

3.0 Responsibilities of the Government

a. The Government shall provide cart sample upon request for reverse engineering and measurements.

4.0 Certification and Acceptance

a. The POC is designated as the point of final inspection and acceptance by the Government of all items and services required by the contract.

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