N--Upfit and Downfit Law Enforcement Vehicles for Lake Mead National Recreation Ar
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 National Park Service (NPS) Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to McIntosh Communications of Las Vegas, NV. This contract is for the upfit and downfit of law enforcement vehicles. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) has been signed, confirming the intent to proceed with McIntosh Communications.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves 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
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.
- Anticipated Value: $100,766.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 336320 - Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees.
- Authority: FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b) – Only one responsible source.
Sole Source Justification
The decision to award sole source to McIntosh Communications is based on their consistent role as the sole bidder for similar services over the past four years, with past contracts exceeding $576,000. Their location in Las Vegas, NV, provides reasonable access, 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.
Response & Eligibility
This notice was not a solicitation but an intent to determine if competitive procedures could be used. Interested parties who believed they could satisfy the requirements were asked to submit their capabilities in writing. The response deadline for challenging this sole source intent was April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT. The JOFOC, published on April 16, 2026, indicates the agency's decision to proceed with the sole source award.
Contact Information
For any questions regarding the original notice, contact Bradley Metler at Bradley_Metler@nps.gov.