Portable Traffic Signals
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 U.S. Secret Service (Department of Homeland Security) is soliciting quotes for Portable Traffic Signals and Maintenance Fees in West Palm Beach, Florida. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The requirement is for the lease and maintenance of three portable traffic signals for protective operations. Questions are due June 19, 2026, and quotes are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The core requirement is the lease and maintenance of three (3) Portable Traffic Signals for the USSS. This includes providing all necessary personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation. Key technical requirements for the signals include:
- 180° Rotation ITE Polycarbonate Signal Heads with 12" Diameter LEDs.
- 17' Minimum Mast Arm Vertical Clearance and 9' Mast Arm Reach.
- 12v w/ 800 Ahr AGM Battery System and 21 Day Solar Autonomy.
- Real-Time Traffic Management System with triple redundant wireless communication.
- Continuous remote monitoring by Certified Flaggers and remote management by the contractor.
- Web interface for viewing video, signal phase, cycle times, and video counts, with two cameras per unit.
Maintenance responsibilities include inspecting tires, fenders, and powder-coat finish, being "on-call" for service, and providing contact information for authorized representatives. The contractor is responsible for all property damage and off/on loading of equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: August 21, 2026 - August 20, 2027
- Option Year 1: August 21, 2027 - August 20, 2028
- Option Year 2: August 21, 2028 - August 20, 2029
- Place of Performance: Palm Beach, FL 33480
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 532490 – Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (alternative codes may be considered).
Submission & Evaluation
- Question Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EST, via email to melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov and jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov.
- Quote Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EST, via email to melissa.chabot@usss.dhs.gov and jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov. Late submissions will not be considered.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous based on technical and price factors. Technical evaluation will consider understanding of requirements, approach, experience, qualifications, responsiveness, and past performance. Price evaluation will consider total price for services.
- The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), TIN, and CAGE code. Various representations and certifications are required.