Multi-Standard Compliance Testing Program

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)

Synopsis for Solicitation DTNH2216R00027

Multi-Standard Compliance Testing

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 health care and other 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 all applicable safety standards.  This proposed effort will enable the Agency to meet its mission by assuring that motor vehicles meet the requirements of the safety standards.

Synopsis

This synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), issues a 15 day public notification prior to the issuance of a solicitation DTNH2216R00027.  NHTSA intends to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition in support of the Multi-Standard Compliance Testing Program.

Contract Type

NTHSA intends to award a multiple Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract whereby Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Delivery Orders may be issued, in accordance with FAR16.504 and16.505.  The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard for this acquisition are:

            541380 and not greater than $15.0M

Period of Performance

The anticipated period of performance is for 60 months to include a 12 month Base Period and two (2) 24 month Option Periods.  The solicitation will be issued on or about April 18, 2016.

Scope of Work

The objective of this acquisition is to obtain the necessary qualified personnel, facilities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services necessary to perform the Compliance Test Program for the following Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Federal Motor Vehicle Regulations (FMVR):

FMVSS No. 103         "Windshield defrosting and defogging systems"

FMVSS No. 104         "Windshield wiping and washing systems"

FMVSS No. 105         "Hydraulic and electric brake systems"

FMVSS No. 110P       "Tire selection and rims" (Passenger Cars)

FMVSS No. 110L      "Tire selection and rims" (Light Trucks)

FMVSS No. 111         "Rear Visibility"

FMVSS No. 114         "Theft protection and Rollaway Prevention"

FMVSS No. 118         "Power-operated window, partition, and roof panel systems"

FMVSS No. 120         "Tire selection and rims for vehicles with GVWR> 4,536 kg and motorcycles"

FMVSS No. 122         "Motorcycle brake systems"

FMVSS No. 124         "Accelerator control systems"

FMVSS No. 126         "Electronic stability control systems"

FMVSS No. 135         "Passenger car brake systems"

FMVSS No. 141         "Minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles"

FMVSS No. 201U      "Occupant protection in interior impact" (Upper Interior Impact)

FMVSS No. 201         "Occupant protection in interior impact" (Interior Impact)

FMVSS No. 202a       "Head restraints" (Static Testing)

FMVSS No. 202aD    "Head restraints" (Dynamic Testing)

FMVSS No. 206S       "Door locks and door retention components" (Sliding Door)

FMVSS No. 207         "Seating systems"

FMVSS No. 210         "Seat belt assembly anchorages"

FMVSS No. 214S       "Side impact protection" (Static)

FMVSS No. 216a       "Roof crush resistance"

FMVSS No. 225         "Child restraint anchorage systems"

FMVSS No. 226         "Ejection Mitigation"

FMVSS No. 301R      "Fuel system integrity" (Rear Impact)

FMVSS No. 305         "Electric powered vehicles: electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection"

FMVSS No. 401         "Interior trunk release"

FMVSS No. 500         "Low-speed vehicles"

FMVR 537                  "Vehicle Attribute Measurements"

FMVR 571.10             "Designated Seating Position"

The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Federal Business Opportunities or www.fbo.gov.  As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained at this time.  Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on www.fbo.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.