Under Armour has been commissioned by ABC University along with the college’s 25 athletic teams, to design, manufacture and implement new performance sporting gear, equipment and footwear. The improved athletic gear and redesigned collegiate uniforms for our client is an exceptional opportunity not only to improve the image of ABC University’s athletic programs, but for Under Armour to gain free marketing exposure from the fans and televised broadcasts of the sports teams. It is a necessity that Under Armour approaches the re-design in such a manner as to maintain the University’s approval, but also incorporating performance technology with a mainstream design that will allow the athletes to feel successful and empowered. In consulting with ABC University, Under Armour understands the importance of interacting and interpreting the elements required in new gear, and performance equipment, while striving to implement and accomplish the goals set fourth by ABC, as well as, the standards within Under Armour itself. The new uniforms must be mainstream and designed with the collegiate athlete in mind. Equipment should be light, yet strong and footwear should be supportive, breathable and comfortable for long hours of wear. Under Armour plans to utilize innovative technologies, new fabrics and successful branding, to produce bold, on trend uniforms that will be reflective of Under Armour’s mission, as well as, ABC University’s vision. Under Armour believes that this approach will not only increase sales from the everyday athlete, but also be successful in the recruitment of new sponsorships.

Scope of Work

The scope of work for the equipment, gear and performance footwear contract includes all research, planning, design, manufacturing and implementation into everyday use by the collegiate athletes. Under Armour will consort with ABC on all design elements of the new uniforms, and will implement changes based upon their feedback. Each stage of the project will require approval from ABC’s Board of Directors’ before proceeding to the next step. Physical samples of material, along with design elements, will be provided to ABC for approval before production. Under Armour has the authority to choose it’s own vendors, as well as, other resources, which will be needed in order to produce the required uniforms, gear and footwear.

Period of Performance

As per the contract, Under Armour has 6 months (180) days from February 1, 2015 in order to gain approval for all materials and designs that will be used in the manufacturing of the new uniforms, gear and equipment. Any delays due to indecision from ABC’s Board of Directors will be reflected as a time modification and added to the original contract deadline and initiated by Under Armour. Once design and equipment is approved, Under Armour has 6 months (180) days from August 3, 2015 to produce the entirety of ABC’s order to the college directly in order to begin implementation. Under Armour, will provide enough personnel in order to distribute all the new items to the college coaches, for delivery to the students. The duration of the contract is 1 year, beginning February 1, 2015 (365 days) as long as there are no modifications or special requests. All special requests must be in writing, from ABC’s Board of Directors, to Under Armour. Under Armour then reserves the right to extend the contract in reflection of the new requests.

Place of Performance

Under Armour will utilize it’s own vendors along with their own facilities for the manufacturing and development of the gear, uniforms and footwear. Under Armour will request on site meetings with ABC’s Board of Directors, as a stage ends and approval is needed from them in order to continue. Under Armour will request in writing at least 1 week in advance for a meeting to move forward. All efforts should be made by both parties to come to an agreeable time that will not hinder the production or flow of the schedule.

Work Requirements

As part of the Uniform Redesign, and new Equipment Implementation Project, Under Armour will be responsible for performing tasks throughout various stages of this project. The following is a list of these tasks, which will result in the successful completion of this project:

Kickoff:

· Vendor will design, create and present a project plan including schedule, location facilities, equipment test results, fabric samples and implementation plan

· Under Armour will present the project plan to ABC Board of Directors’ for review and approval before proceeding

Design Phase:

· Work with ABC to gather requirements, ideas and functionality

· Create a mock up design based on collected requirements and overall University vision

· Present weekly progress reports using video conferencing or on site meeting

Build Phase:

· Under Armour will implement all approved design’s into gear, footwear, and uniforms

· Under Armour will provide ABC with physical mock up’s of the footwear and uniforms as they become available in order to be approved for final manufacturing

· ABC will only include approved concepts into the re-design of the gear, footwear and equipment

· ABC will resolve any issues as required by ABC

· Present weekly progress reports using video conferencing or on site meeting

Implementation Phase:

· Under Armour will coordinate with ABC University within the allotted contract guidelines, in order to implement the gear, footwear, and uniforms into the collegiate programs

· Under Armour will serve as sole liaison for delivery of the redesigned items to the college directly.

· Under Armour will conduct weekly video conferencing when implementation is 30 days or less away.

Project Handoff/Closure:

· Under Armour will provide ABC with all documentation in accordance with the approved project plan

· Under Armour will present a project closure report to ABC for review and approval

· Under Armour will complete all guidelines as required by the contract and implement all approved specs into the redesign of the equipment, gear and uniforms

· Under Armour will sign off of the project following implementation day, after all deliverables have been assigned to their proper organizations

· Under Armour’s contract will conclude on or before 11:59 p.m. on February 3, 2016 post delivery of merchandise, unless a modification has been implemented. At which time, the day of delivery will conclude UA’s further involvement with ABC.

Schedule/Milestones

The below list consists of the initial milestones identified for the Uniform Redesign, and New Equipment Implementation Project:

RFP/SOW Release February 2, 2015

Under Armour product Design/Review March 1-28, 2015

ABC Board approval of prelim-design May 1, 2015

Period of Mock up design Begins June 1, 2015

Mock up design presented to ABC June 21, 2015

ABC Final Approval July 10, 2015

Manufacturing Begins July 15, 2015

Implementation Complete November 1, 2015

Project Completion Review November 2, 2015

Project Closure/Archives Complete November 2, 2015

Acceptance Criteria

For the Uniform Redesign, and new Equipment Implementation Project, the acceptance of all deliverables will reside with ABC’s Board of Director’s or assigned Representatives. The Board, or Representatives, will ensure that the uniforms, footwear, and equipment are of approved design and quality, thereby maintaining that the project scope was met. Under Armour suggests that an agreed upon day, once manufacturing has been completed, and before implementation day, that ABC’s Board of Directors or Representatives, schedule a review of the equipment, footwear, and uniforms which are to be presented to the college on implementation day. By scheduling this ahead of time, both parties can agree in advance as to the final products’ quality and design. This should allow the project closure to flow easier, as the quality assurance will have already been agreed upon. Once ABC approves the new products, Under Armour will provide and submit their signoff/project closure report, as well as, a checklist for review. At which time the Board, or Representatives, will sign off on the project closure request and document any changes they need remedied before finalization.

The acceptance of this documentation by ABC’s Board of Directors or Representatives, will acknowledge acceptance of all project deliverables and that Under Armour has met all assigned tasks.

Any discrepancies involving completion of project tasks or disagreements between ABC and Under Armour, will be referred to both organizations’ contracting offices for review and discussion.

Other Requirements

None at this time

Acceptance

Approved by:

Date:

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