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H -- COMPLIANCE TESTING FOR FMVSS NO. 214, ''SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION'' SOL DTNH22-96-R-01047 DUE 022696 POC Henrietta R. Mosley, Contract Specialist, (202) 366-9570 The objective of this procurement is to provide for inspection, compliance testing and reporting services for conformance with the performance requirements of FMVSS No. 214, Side Impact Protection''. Testing shall be performed in accordance with all requirements of DOT/NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance (OVSC) Test Procedure TP-214D-04 Dated September 1, 1995. In addition to meeting the requirements of the OVSC Test Procedure, the Contractor shall prepare and follow a quality assurance project plan which shall include a method to assure compliance with all requirements. In order to be considered for award, Offerors must have a fully operational test facility capable of meeting all testing requirements specified by the solicitation and Laboratory Test Procedure. In addition, the government may require a demonstration test at the Offeror's expense using the same facilities, techniques and personnel that the Offeror proposes to use in the performance of the contract. Subcontracting of compliance testing or any portions of a compliance test in NOT 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 twelve (12) months with options for four (4) additional one-year periods. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards. This solicitation will be mailed to those organizations responding in writing to this announcement. The anticipated issuance date is February 12, 1996. (0023)

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