N--Upfit and Downfit Law Enforcement Vehicles for Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NV)
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 the upfitting and downfitting of law enforcement vehicles. This notice serves as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award, not a solicitation, to determine if other responsible sources can satisfy the requirement. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the installation of law enforcement packages (lights, graphics, radios, etc.) on three GSA leased vehicles for LAKE. Additionally, it includes the removal of installed upfit equipment from one GSA vehicle that is being returned from lease.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award (Firm-fixed-price purchase order)
- Anticipated Awardee: McIntosh Communications
- Anticipated Cost: $100,766.00
- Authority: FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) – Only one responsible source
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published: March 19, 2026 (Notice of Intent)
- Anticipated Award: Within 16 days of the Notice of Intent publication.
Sole Source Justification
The justification for sole source procurement is based on McIntosh Communications being the sole bidder for similar work over the past four years. The company is located in Las Vegas, NV, offering reasonable access and avoiding increased costs and risks associated with transporting vehicles to more distant facilities. Market research conducted in California, Nevada, and Arizona did not identify other companies with demonstrated capabilities for automotive upfit work within a 100-mile radius of LAKE.
Eligibility & Response
This notice is not a solicitation. It is intended to determine if competitive procedures can be used. Interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirements must submit their capability in writing via email to Bradley_Metler@nps.gov.
- Response Deadline: On or before April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT.
- Submission Method: Email to Bradley_Metler@nps.gov.
- Any questions regarding this notice must also be submitted in writing via email to the same contact.