Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration SDVOSB Open House: Engineering/MAS John McDonald GSA Automotive November 30, 2011 SDVOSB Open House: Engineering/MAS John McDonald GSA Automotive November 30, 2011

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration MAS CATEGORIES  There are many products and services available under the Schedule 23V Automotive Superstore…  Parts  Reman engines and transmissions  Firetrucks  Mobile command vehicles  Snow removal equipment 2

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration MAS CATEGORIES (cont.)  There are many products and services available under the Schedule 23V Automotive Superstore…  Body and mechanical repair services  Road maintenance equipment  Tanker trucks  Tires (new and retread)  Construction equipment 3

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration MAS OFFERS 4  Engineering will determine if the proposed product (vehicle, component, device, etc.) or service is technically acceptable for the SIN proposed by the vendor  To do this Engineering needs:  A complete commercial description of the vehicle or item  When available, photos of the actual vehicle or item  When available, detailed drawings of the actual vehicle or item  The proposed SIN the vehicle or item should be evaluated against  If a vehicle or item is offered with option(s), the option(s) should be listed individually for that vehicle or item

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 5 ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES  Market Research and Analysis of Alternatives  Emerging Technologies  Systems Engineering and Integration, Statements of Work  Up-fitting of Government Owned Vehicles (GOVs)  Inspection/Acceptance

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 6 ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES (cont)  Warranty/Post Delivery Support  Project Planning and Management  Industry Expertise  Certified Contracting Officer’s Technical Representatives

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 7 DEVELOPMENT OF COMPETITIVE QUOTES  Proper weight distribution/balance, compliance with standards  Complete a vehicle configuration worksheet  Electronics and safety requirements  Weight, size and fuel limitations

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 8 DELIVERY METHODS FROM THE PLANT (MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULE (MAS) 23V PURCHASES)  Drive away service/factory delivery service/agency driver  Flatbed Truck  Railcar  Export/Maritime carrier

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 9 LEVERAGING THE MAS 23V PROGRAM Support the customer agency acquisition staff Engineering/Technical Reviews Contracting Officer’s Technical Rep (COTR) Delegation Inspection/Acceptance Fielding/Training/Logistics Expedited Execution

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 10 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE The order (RPN) number Contact information for the: - Customer - MAS Contractor - GSA Engineer - GSA Inspector The MAS Contractor’s Quote: - Customer approved shop order - Customer approved drawing

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 11 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE Change Requests - formal modification required Compliance inspection: - In-process Inspection - Final Inspection - Attendees Payment, Certificate of Origin Delivery - How/When/Where

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 12 INSPECTIONS To test everything To drive and operate the vehicle To review all the paperwork to make sure your vehicle is built as required To resolve any problems and make sure the vehicle is ready to ship

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 13 WHO??? THE INSPECTION TEAM End user GSA Inspector Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist Others parties - Mechanics, Union, Safety, Training

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 14 WHAT IF SOMETHING IS WRONG ???? Do not panic !! Work with the manufacturer to resolve small issues Major issues may require rework and delays Discuss issues/changes with the contracting officer If you ordered it wrong, you get it wrong

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 15 ACCEPTANCE After the vehicle is inspected and approved Industrial Operations Analyst (IOA) will complete: - GSA Form 308 (Notice of Inspection) or - DD250 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report) Submit to the MAS contractor - authorizes release of the vehicle for shipment

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 16 RECEIVING THE TRUCK Local dealer The customer’s facility (consignee) Department of Transportation (DOT) walk-around Inventory loose equipment, manuals, certificates

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 17 TYPICAL PROBLEMS Accident damage Mechanical failures Missing equipment, manuals, certificates Impatient drivers

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 18 HELPFUL RESOURCES  – GSA  – Vehicle Buying  – MAS eLibrary  – GSA Advantage!

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 19 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE GSA AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMER CARE (703) 605-CARS (2277)

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration Vehicle Engineering Branch Staff Dan BuckinghamBranch Tom MartinBuses John McDonaldVocational Body Trucks, Light Cab & Chassis, Emergency Vehicles (police/fire/ambulance), MAS23V Peter MielkeMedium & Heavy Trucks (794 & 807), Wreckers, MAS23V Steve JohnsonSedans (122), Pick-Ups & SUVs David ShellWheel Chair Vans, Vans (307), Russ MillerNon-standards, Jerry KnollNon-standards, Transit 20

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 21 Right Vehicle Right Price Great Service

Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration 22 QUESTIONS ?