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B -- HIGH VOLUME MANUFACTURING COST AND LEAD TIME SUPPORT STUDIES SOL DTNH22-96-R-02003 DUE 062496 POC Contact S. Peter Shultz, Contract Specialist (202) 366-9561 This is a re-announcement of a procurement first advertised in the June 7, 1995 edition of the Commerce Business Daily. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for issuing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for passenger cars, trucks, and multi-purpose vehicles. A number of these safety standards are currently in effect. These existing standards may be reviewed or modified or new standards implemented in the future. The Office of Vehicle Safety Standards (OVSS), Engineering Systems Staff (ESS), requires extensive technical analysis and fundamental research support since these FMVSS changes or implementations could have significant effect on the consumer, on the vehicle, and on the interaction of vehicle systems. These changes also effect the manufacturing process, the manufacturer, and the material or component suppliers. The primary purpose of this procurement will be to provide the ESS with cost and lead time analysis of the effects on the implementation of FMVSS's on manufacturers and suppliers. In addition, the contractor may be required to perform engineering, weight, and economic analysis as well as provide data collection to assist ESS in completing comprehensive cost, weight, and lead time studies. Typical tasks may include: vehicle systems analysis; analysis of effects on manufacturers and suppliers; motor vehicle tear down cost, weight, and lead time analysis. Cost estimates may include life-cycle costs for the consumer. It is anticipated that an Indefinite Quantity, Time and Materials type of contract will be awarded. The proposed contract is for a period of 3 years. The solicitation will be mailed to those interested parties responding by letter or FAX (202) 366-9555. No telephone requests, please. The anticipated RFP issue date is 21 May 1996 (0120)

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