N--Upfit and Downfit Law Enforcement Vehicles for Lake Mead National Recreation Ar
Overview
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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) Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to McIntosh Communications of Las Vegas, NV, for upfitting law enforcement vehicles. This notice is not a solicitation but seeks capabilities from other interested parties. Responses are due by April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT.
Purpose & Scope
This procurement is for services to "upfit" law enforcement vehicles. The NPS Lake Mead Major Acquisition Buying Office, on behalf of NPS Lake Mead National Recreation Area, plans to award this contract based on the authority of FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) – Only one responsible source. The agency is seeking to determine if competitive procedures can be used.
Contract Details
- Contracting Agency: National Park Service (NPS) Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order
- Anticipated Award: Within 16 days of the notice publication (March 19, 2026)
- NAICS Code: 336320 - Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: While the metadata indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside, this specific notice is an intent to sole source.
Eligibility & Response
This notice is not a solicitation. Interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirements for upfitting law enforcement vehicles must submit their capability in writing.
- Response Deadline: April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT
- Submission Method: Email to Bradley_Metler@nps.gov
- Contact: Bradley Metler (Bradley_Metler@nps.gov) for any questions.