What this opportunity is
The Department of Commerce is seeking firm-fixed-price commercial repair services for a 2018 International MV607 vehicle, specifically focusing on tasks such as replacing the input shaft seal and hoist cylinder. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses with capabilities in vehicle repair and maintenance, particularly those that are manufacturer-certified or authorized for such work. As a sources sought notice, interested firms should track this opportunity for potential bidding but are not required to submit proposals at this stage.
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Description
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STATEMENT OF WORK
G71-0743V 2018 International Repair
07/02/2026
I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Transportation Program is a part of the NIST
Facilities Services Division, and it is responsible for providing a variety of vehicles to NIST employees to
accomplish various missions. One of these missions is to transport large freight to many buildings across
NIST campus with varying dock heights. NIST’s Transportation Program is charged with ensuring all this
can be accomplished in a safe manner.
II. PURPOSE
NIST requires firm-fixed-price commercial repair services for its 2018 International MV607 SBA, VIN
1HTEUMMM9KH613305.
The Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, materials, tools, fluids, shop supplies, equipment, and
incidentals necessary to complete the repairs described in this SOW. The Contractor shall be
manufacturer-certified or otherwise authorized/qualified, as applicable, to perform the required repairs
and provide warranty-supported parts and service capabilities.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The work shall be performed at the Contractor’s Site.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance is to be completed 14 calendar days after the Contractor receives
the vehicle.
III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
TASKS
Contractor shall confirm diagnosis. If the diagnosis is incorrect or additional repairs are
required, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Government technical point of
contact in writing. The Contractor shall not perform additional work or incur additional costs
outside the scope unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Task 1 – Replace Input Shaft Seal
The contractor shall:
1.1 Remove Transmission to gain access
1.2 Replace Input Shaft Seal
1.3 Reinstall Transmission
1.4 Steam Clean Unit
1.5 Conduct a Road Test
Task 2 – Replace LL-800 Hoist Cylinder under the Bed
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The contractor shall:
2.1 Remove inoperable LL-800 Hoist Cylinder
2.2 Install new LL-800 Hoist Cylinder
2.3 Replace Williams Machine & Tool Valve Assembly Gasket
2.4 Replace Williams Machine & Tool Breather Cap
2.5 Replace Williams Machine & Tool WCR-3 Valve Assembly
2.6 Replace Williams Machine & Tool Safety Stickers
2.6.1 1843 Sticker
2.6.2 1840 Sticker
2.6.3 10812A Sticker
Task 3 – Warranty
The contractor shall provide a manufacturer’s warranty. Standard warranty should include
certified repair or replacement of defective products or components resulting from the
manufacturing process, not including normal wear and tear.
Government Responsibilities: Transport 2018 International to the contractor’s site.
Upon award of this requirement, the Government will provide the Contractor with all access to
all equipment and resources needed in the performance of this requirement.
Inspection & Acceptance
In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in the specific FAR clause that
allows the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as
defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed,
shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has
the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s
expense.
Performance Tests:
1. Full Operations test
NIST may choose at its discretion to forego this part of acceptance testing.
A visual inspection of the equipment will be performed by the NIST POC to identify surface
defects or any form of indication that any equipment was damaged during transport to
NIST. The Government shall have sole discretion to require repair or replacement of damaged
and/or nonconforming supplies at no cost to the Government. The Government at any time
prior to acceptance shall reject the equipment due to defects and/or nonconformance. The
vendor is responsible for latent defects discovered any time after final inspection. However, the
extent of its liability shall be prorated over the useful life of the equipment.
Ownership of the equipment shall transfer to NIST upon acceptance by the Government.
The Government will test, inspect, and accept or reject the equipment within 5 business days of
the receipt of the equipment unless otherwise indicated above. The Government reserves the
right to conduct quality assurance testing to confirm that a given instrument(s) meets the
manufacturer’s and/or the Government’s performance specifications. It is anticipated that the
equipment will meet all manufacturer’s specifications and/or the Government’s performance
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specifications identified in the most recent operations and maintenance manual for each piece
of equipment and/or in this document.
V. SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES
Deliverable
Number Description Format Due Date Quantity
1 Diagnoses & Quote for
repairs
Via Email 3 Days after
acceptance
1
2 Final Repair Report Via Email 1 Day after
completion
1
Standards of Acceptance: The NIST POC or COR shall review all the above deliverables
and respond with an acceptance or request for revision email to the Contractor Point of
Contact (POC) within 5 days of receipt of deliverable. This section applies to deliverables
which must be reviewed and approved for acceptances (e.g., draft plans, drawings, etc.)
VI. PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Define how the contractor will be paid if more information besides what is included in the
payment clause is needed. If firm-fixed-price construction, for example, it may warrant further
definition.
The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as
otherwise noted in this document, upon receipt of a proper invoice.
1. 100% after repairs are completed and acceptance by the COR and operational
tests are completed, AND
2. After the successful completion of the testing requirements set forth in this
document under section set forth in this document, AND
3. After successful demonstration by t…
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