FY26 D24 OUTFIT PRISONER VAN
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Marshals Service, Northern District of Illinois, is soliciting quotes for the outfitting of a 2024 Ford 350 Transit Van AWD with essential safety and communications equipment. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for purchasing and installing specific safety and communications equipment into a Government-furnished 2024 Ford 350 Transit Van AWD. Key installations include Whelen hand-held sirens, various Whelen lon lights (grill, side, rear windows), Havis front partitions, Havis front mounting kits, window cages, and radio power/antenna supplies. The vendor must provide a warranty on all installed equipment, covering outfitting flaws or defects. The work is to be completed within 90 days of the notice of award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: March 16, 2026 - March 15, 2027 (Base Period)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 423690, Size Standard: 200 Employees)
- Place of Performance: Chicago, IL
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit a quote on company letterhead, including company name, logo, address, Point of Contact, contact information, CAGE Code, Tax ID number, and GSA Schedule Contract Number (if applicable). The submission must be a single PDF file, with the completed and signed SF-1449 as the front page, followed by all supporting documents. The email subject line must be formatted as:
FY26 D24 OUTFIT PRISONER VAN - 15M10226QA4700051. - Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers will first be evaluated for technical acceptability, then for price. No substitutions for specified equipment are allowed.
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EST (3:00 PM CT).
- Contact: Renee Leaman (renee.leaman@usdoj.gov)
Important Notes
All prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and be Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) compliant prior to contract award. Failure to comply with submission instructions, such as providing a single PDF or using the correct email subject, will result in a non-responsive quote. The contractor is responsible for any damage to the Government vehicle and must ensure it is secured in a building or fenced lot with restricted access during work.