FY26 D24 OUTFIT PRISONER VAN

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the outfitting of a new prisoner van (2024 Ford, 350 Transit Van AWD) with safety and communications equipment. The purpose is to ensure prisoner and Deputy safety during transportation.

• Installation of specific safety and communications equipment in a 2024 Ford, 350 Transit Van AWD.

• Key items to be installed include: Whelen hand-held siren, Whelen lons (grill), Whelen lon T (side windows), Whelen lon T (rear windows), Havis front partition, Havis front mounting kit, window cages, and radio power and antenna supplies.

• Vendor is responsible for purchasing all materials and providing a warranty on installed equipment, covering outfitting flaws or defects.

• The vehicle is Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: March 16, 2026 - March 15, 2027 (Base Period).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for a specific item.

• Offer Due Date: March 6, 2026, 15:00 CT.

• Submission Instructions: Submit one PDF file containing the completed and signed SF-1449 (front page), Section 1 (Schedule of Supplies/Services), and required clauses. The Government seeks additional discounts.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers will be evaluated first for technical acceptability, then for price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all characteristics and following solicitation instructions.

• The solicitation is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• NAICS Code: 423690, Size Standard: 200 Employees.

• The work is to be completed within 90 days of the notice of award.

• Place of Performance: Northern Illinois vicinity. The vehicle will be delivered to the contractor's facility.

• Vendor personnel will be given unfettered access to the van when dropped off.

• Contractor is financially responsible for any damage to the Government Property vehicle.

• Vehicle must be placed in a secure building or fenced lot during work, with access limited to authorized contractor employees.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the outfitting of a prisoner van. The U.S. Marshals Service, Northern District of Illinois, requires a new 2024 Ford 350 Transit Van AWD to be outfitted with safety and communications equipment to ensure the safety of deputies and prisoners during transport.

• Installation of specific safety and communications equipment in a 2024 Ford 350 Transit Van AWD.

• Equipment to be installed includes: Whelen hand-held siren, Whelen lons (grill), Whelen lon T (side windows), Whelen lon T (rear windows), Havis front partition, Havis front mounting kit, window cages, and radio power and antenna supplies.

• Vendor must purchase all necessary materials and properly install them.

• A warranty on the installed equipment covering outfitting flaws or defects is required.

• The van will be delivered to the contractor's facility after contract award.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: March 16, 2026 - March 15, 2027 (Base Period).

• Delivery Date: Work to be completed within 90 days of the notice of award.

• Offerors must submit a quote on company letterhead, including company name, logo, address, Point of Contact, contact info, Cage Code, Tax ID number, and GSA Schedule Contract Number (if applicable).

• The Government seeks additional discounts.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers will be evaluated first for technical acceptability, then for price. No substitutions are allowed.

• Submission Format: One PDF file containing the signed SF-1449 and all supporting documents.

• Offer Due Date: March 3, 2026, 15:00 CT.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• NAICS Code: 423690 (Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).

• Size Standard: 200 Employees.

• The document includes extensive contract clauses related to data privacy, information security, and invoicing requirements (e.g., Invoice Processing Platform - IPP).

• The contractor is responsible for any damage to the Government Property (the van) and must correct it at their own cost.

• The vehicle must be placed in a secure building or fenced lot during work, and access is restricted to authorized personnel.