H -- FY 2007 Standards Enforcement for FMVSS No. 223,

The contractor shall furnish the necessary qualified personnel, facilities, materials, supplies, and equipment to perform the inspection and compliance testing services necessary to perform the Conpliance Test Program for FMVSS No. 223, “Rear Impact Guards” for the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC). Reporting services will be required in conjunction with the inspection and compliance testing services. Bidders must have a fully operational test facility capable of meeting all testing requirements specified by the solicitation and the Laboratory Test Procedure. In addition, the government may require a demonstration test at the Bidder's expense prior to Contract Award using the same facilities, materials, personnel, and equipment that the Bidder proposes to use in the performance of this contract. Subcontracting of compliance testing or any portions of a compliance test will NOT be permitted. Manufacturers of vehicles and/or components to be tested are not eligible for award of this requirement. It is contemplated that a fixed-price type contract will be awarded for this effort. The anticipated period of performance is Twenty-four (24) month with one (1) additional twenty-four (24) and one (1) twelve (12) respectively. The anticipated issuance date is May 12, 2006. The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).