Synopsis Standards Enforcement Program for Standards Enforcement Program for FMVSS No 209 Seatbelt Assemblies.doc

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)

Synopsis for Solicitation 693JJ923R000145 Standards Enforcement Program for FMVSS No. 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies” Introduction

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an integral part of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and its mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs associated with motor vehicle crashes. As part of its mission to reduce fatalities and injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes, the NHTSA promulgates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Manufacturers of motor vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment are required to certify that each product they sell in the United States meets the requirements of all applicable safety standards. NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) is charged with determining whether manufacturers meet the applicable safety standards.

Background

The services under this contract are necessary and will enable the agency to meet its mission by assuring that motor vehicles of FMVSS No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.

Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to acquire services associated with the procurement, inspection, compliance testing, and compliance test reporting of Seat Belt Assemblies to assist the Government in its enforcement efforts for FMVSS No. 209. The information and data produced may be used in lawsuits and therefore must be legally defensible.

Synopsis

This synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), issues a 15-day public notification prior to the issuance of a solicitation 693JJ923R000145. NHTSA intends to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition in support of the Standards Enforcement Program for FMVSS No. 209, "Seatbelt Assemblies" Contract Type and Period of Performance

NHTSA intends to award one Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price and Cost Reimbursable Task Orders but reserves the right to do a multiple award IDIQ contract. Task Orders will be issued, in accordance with FAR 16.505. The applicable NAICS code and size standard for this acquisition are as follows:

541380, Testing Laboratories, $16.5 M.

The anticipated period of performance is a one-year Base Period, four (4) Option Periods and the Option to Extend Services six (6) months, if exercised.

Place of Performance/Physical Location

The work performed under the proposed Contract and any Delivery Orders issued under the Contract shall be accomplished at the Contractor’s facilities and those facilities shall be located within the continental United States. There shall be no deviation from or waiver of this requirement.

NOTE: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database located at www.sam.gov in order to receive an award in response to the solicitation.

THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is published for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Beta.SAM.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on https://beta.sam.gov/ to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.

The anticipated award date is August 2023. The solicitation will be issued on or about April 2023.

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