Compliance Testing of Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids to FMVSS No. 116 - 693JJ919R000083

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (U.S. DOT) NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) Synopsis for Solicitation 693JJ919R000083 "Compliance Testing of Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids to FMVSS No. 116" Introduction The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an operating administration 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, 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. The proposed contract effort will enable the agency to meet its mission by assuring that motor vehicles meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 116, Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids. Background FMVSS No. 116 was established to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries occurring from brake system failures due to improper or contaminated fluid. The requirements for compliance testing of motor vehicle brake fluids include testing such fluids to the test requirements of FMVSS No. 116 as specified in the OVSC document, TP-116-04, Laboratory Test Procedure for FMVSS 116, Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids, dated April 22, 2005. Purpose The purpose of the proposed contract is to acquire services associated with the acquisition, inspection, compliance testing, and compliance test reporting of motor vehicle brake fluids to assist the Government in its enforcement efforts for FMVSS No. 116. The Contractor shall be required to possess and maintain a fully operational test site and to furnish qualified personnel, facilities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services to perform work associated with the acquisition, inspection, compliance testing, and test reporting of brake fluids in accordance with the applicable requirements of FMVSS No. 116, Motor Vehicle Brake Fluids. Synopsis This synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), issues a 15-day public notification prior to the issuance of a solicitation 693JJ919R000083. NHTSA intends to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition in support of the FMVSS No. 116 Compliance Test Program. Contract Type and Period of Performance NHTSA intends to award one or more Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract whereby Firm Fixed Price Delivery Orders with Cost Reimbursement elements for Contractor Purchased Test Items (CPTI), 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) and not greater than $15.0M The anticipated period of performance is sixty-six (66) months from the effective date of the contract inclusive of one (1) two-year Base Period, one (1) three-year Option Period, and (1) 6-month Option to Extend Services that may be exercised at the Government's discretion. 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.fbo.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.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. The anticipated award date is September 30, 2019. The solicitation will be issued on or about July 24, 2019.