N--FY26 I612287 UPFIT - ROMO
Overview
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PSC
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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 National Park Service (NPS), specifically Rocky Mountain National Park (ROMO), is justifying a sole source acquisition for the upfitting of a 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) SUV. This vehicle is essential for law enforcement operations and requires precise standardization with existing fleet vehicles to ensure officer safety and operational efficiency. The acquisition will proceed under FAR Part 13 sole source procedures.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the comprehensive outfitting of one 2025 Ford PIU SUV. Key aspects include:
- Installation of specialized law enforcement equipment (radios, siren systems, prisoner cage, weapon mounts, radar units).
- Custom console configurations.
- Fabrication or sourcing of custom mounting brackets and wiring harnesses to match existing fleet specifications.
- Ensuring compatibility with current systems, including Motorola and VHF radios, radar integration, and prisoner transport systems. The primary goal is to achieve exact replication of existing 2021 PIU layouts for uniformity in emergency response.
Justification for Sole Source
The decision to pursue a sole source acquisition is driven by critical standardization requirements. Variations in equipment or wiring could compromise officer safety and operational effectiveness. The selected vendor is deemed uniquely qualified due to:
- Prior experience with ROMO projects.
- Necessary expertise to meet complex and sensitive specifications.
- Ability to replicate existing configurations precisely, which is crucial for interoperability and safety. While general upfitting services exist, the need for exact replication and compatibility with specialized law enforcement systems significantly limits viable alternatives. The Contracting Officer has certified that only one source is reasonably available.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Acquisition (under FAR Part 13)
- Product Service Code: N025 (Installation Of Equipment: Vehicular Equipment Components)
- Agency: National Park Service, Department of the Interior
- Published: March 6, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Billie Thomas at Billie_Thomas@nps.gov or 406-599-4402.