Office of Protective Services Ladder/Tower Unit Vehicles
Overview
Buyer
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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 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), through its Shared Services Center, has issued an unrestricted Request for Quotations (RFQ) 80NSSC26Q0010 for the procurement of Two (2) Ladder/Tower Unit Vehicles for its Office of Protective Services. One unit is destined for Stennis Space Center, MS, and the other for Ames Research Center, CA. This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. Quotations are due June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and delivery of two new, unused, current production tandem axle, rear-mount aerial devices (Ladder/Tower Units). These units must meet the detailed specifications outlined in Attachment 1 - Specifications, which include requirements for water/tank capabilities (2000 GPM pump, 300-500 gallon water tank), hose configurations, compartment layouts, cab features, and tower capabilities (100'-110' tower, rescue anchors). The vehicles are intended to function as mini-rescue apparatus, capable of ventilation, salvage, overhaul, rapid intervention, and managing elevated utilities, including rope rescue and technical operations equipment.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 336120 (Motor Vehicle Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,500 employees
- Product Service Code: 4210 (Fire Fighting Equipment)
- Delivery: On or before September 15, 2026, to Stennis Space Center, MS, and Ames Research Center, CA. Delivery must be Free On Board (FOB) Destination.
- Liquidated Damages: 0.5% of the invoiced value per apparatus for every two weeks of delay.
- Questions Due: June 23, 2026, by 2:00 PM CT
- Quotations Due: June 26, 2026, by 2:00 PM CT
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit:
- Attachment 3: Technical Quote Template (max 2 pages), detailing proposed models and confirming compliance with Attachment 1 specifications.
- Attachment 4: Past Performance References Template (max 5 references, each max 2 pages), providing recent (within 5 years) and relevant past performance.
- Attachment 5: Pricing Quote Template (max 2 additional pages), for detailed pricing and estimated delivery.
- Submissions should be sent to Erin Brayson at erin.d.brayson@nasa.gov.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors, in order of importance:
- Technical Acceptability: Based on Attachment 3 and compliance with Attachment 1 specifications.
- Past Performance: Based on information provided in Attachment 4.
- Price: Price analysis based on Attachment 5.
Additional Information
The contract also includes Attachment 2 - Data Requirements Description (DRD), which outlines specific data deliverables and reporting requirements, such as monthly "Build Status Updates" for active Delivery Order holders. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449.