693JJ922R000026 Multi-Standard Compliance Testing

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)

Synopsis for Solicitation 693JJ922R000026 
Multi-Standard Compliance Testing

Introduction 

The United States Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs associated with motor vehicle crashes.  In support of DOT’s mission objectives, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

Background

Under the compliance test program, NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) selects vehicles and items of motor vehicle equipment for compliance testing by qualified independent testing laboratories.  OVSC relies upon the data and analyses generated by the testing to determine whether vehicle manufacturers’ self-certifications are valid.

Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to acquire qualified technical personnel, facilities and equipment to perform inspection and compliance testing services to determine conformance of motor vehicles to the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

Synopsis

This synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), issues a 15-day public notification prior to the issuance of a solicitation 693JJ922R000026.  NHTSA intends to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition in support of the Compliance Test Program for Tires.  

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, $15.0 M.

The anticipated period of performance is a two-year Base Period and three (3) Option Periods. 

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 Federal Business Opportunities or www.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 www.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 September 2022.  The solicitation will be issued on or about June  2022.