01 - SOO 1060th 915A3 Hoods Contract.docx

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVE (SOO)

FOR

MAARNG 1060th Transportation Company M915 Engine Compartment Hood Supply Contract

1. Purpose

1.1. This Statement of Objective (SOO) is prepared in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 37.602(c). The interested offeror (Contractor) shall prepare and propose a Performance Work Statement (PWS) using the information contained in this SOO.

1.2. Interested offerors (Contractors) shall propose performance standards in their PWS. The Government shall evaluate the proposed standards to determine if they meet agency needs.

2. Scope

2.1. This is a non-personal services requirement. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor performing services for this requirement.

2.2. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and quality control necessary to supply eight (8) engine compartment hoods for the M915 series tractor trucks, to be delivered to FMS Framingham at 522 Concord Street in Framingham, MA 01701 no later than 1 March, 2024. The engine compartment hoods will meet the specifications of national stock number 2510-01-327-7717. The Government shall not be responsible for providing any of the above-mentioned categories to the Contractor, unless there is a mutual agreement for any Government Furnished Property (GFP). GFP is not anticipated for this requirement.

3. Period and Place of Performance

3.1. The Period of Performance (PoP) for this requirement shall be a total of 30 calendar days from the award effective date. This period shall allow for the Contractor’s supply chain. Our intent is to complete this project NLT 1 March 2024.

3.2. Place of Performance. The eight (8) engine compartment hoods will be delivered to:

Field Maintenance Shop Framingham 522 Concord Street in Framingham, MA 01701

3.3. Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0730-1630, Monday through Friday, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

3.4. Procurement of M915 series tractor truck engine compartment hoods through MILSTRIP will not meet mission timeline requirements due to long lead times from DLA vendors. Upon inquiry, the DLA item manager recommended local purchase or contracting options to procure the hoods.

4. Background

4.1 The 1060th Transportation Company is preparing their equipment for an upcoming mobilization and has several M915 tractor truck with damaged hoods requiring replacement. Procurement through standard military requisitioning processes (MILSTRIP) have been unsuccessful because of manufacturing issues with the Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) vendors. Projected lead time for procurement through DLA is undetermined and the hoods are required no later than end of February to support mobilization preparation. The DLA item manager for the hoods recommended leveraging local purchase options to procure the hoods considering the unknown lead time through DLA’s vendors.

5. Performance Objectives

5.1 The Contractor shall provide eight (8) engine compartment hoods for the M915 series tractor trucks that meet specifications of national stock number (NSN) 2510-01-327-7717 as follows:

· Net weight is approximately 180lbs.

· hood dimensions are 95”x72”x47”.

· Hood assembly is constructed out of Fiberglass material hood assembled using urethane adhesive.

· Facility factor: moderately rugged. Fits multiple Tractor, Line Haul, 6x4, M915A2, M915A3, and M916A1(LET).

5.2. The interested offeror (Contractor) shall prepare and propose a Performance Work Statement (PWS), which clearly explains their plan to supply eight (8) engine compartment hoods for the M915 series tractor trucks, to be delivered to FMS Framingham, 522 Concord Street in Framingham, MA 01701 no later than 1 March, 2024.

5.3. The Contractor shall include timelines in their plan, so the Government can properly coordinate access to facilities and update senior leaders. The project timeline shall identify, at minimum, the date range of ability to supply eight (8) engine compartment hoods for the M915 series tractor trucks, to be delivered to FMS Framingham, 522 Concord Street in Framingham, MA 01701 no later than 1 March, 2024.

5.4. The Contractor shall identify any/all subcontractor(s) to the Government, so proper vetting can be accomplished.

5.5. The Government shall inspect the Contractor’s performance of this requirement throughout the entire PoP. This will ensure performance objectives are being completed according to the established standards. Product will be accepted upon physical inspection of hoods and determination is made that the hoods meet the specifications listed in Part D.

5.6. The Government shall grant the Contractor approval of completion during the final inspection of supplies. Once the supplies are approved during the final inspection, the Contractor shall submit their final invoice for Government acceptance and approval.

6. Operating Constraints

6.1. Base Access: The Contractor shall comply with all base access procedures detailed in Attachment 3—Supply Contract Procedures. Please ensure procedures are followed to avoid unnecessary delays at the gate. The Government shall not be liable for any contractual delays resulting from base access requests if the Contractor does not comply with the appropriate procedures.

6.2. Constraints: This tractor is the same as an early 2000 model Freightliner FDL 120. New hood meets all manufacturer requirements. The new hood should also help reduce the stress cracks from road vibration.