RFI - USMS AFD: Towing, Storage, Maintenance and Disposal of Seized/Forfeited Vehicles for the All Districts within the United States
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 United States Marshals Service (USMS) Asset Forfeiture Division (AFD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for towing, storage, maintenance, and disposal services for seized and forfeited vehicles nationwide. This RFI is for market research to identify qualified sources for a potential solicitation anticipated for end of FY26 Q3. The requirement covers seven distinct regions across the United States, with each region requiring a separate proposal.
Purpose & Scope
The USMS AFD is responsible for managing seized and forfeited vehicles. The potential solicitation will cover services including:
- Towing and Transportation: Roadside, station, and specialty tows, transportation of personal property.
- Storage: Secure indoor and outdoor facilities meeting specific security, environmental, and capacity requirements. Facilities must be within 90 road miles of specified USMS districts.
- Appraisal Services: Professional appraisals by certified appraisers.
- Maintenance: Monthly maintenance for stored vehicles (tire pressure, fluids, battery checks, engine starts) and specific care for various vehicle types (e.g., alternate fuel, large vehicles, trailered vessels).
- Disposal: Various methods including live/online auctions, sealed bids, salvage/scrap, destruction, official use, or release to owners/lien holders.
Each region (West, Midwest, Appalachia, Northeast, Southeast, Puerto Rico, South) will have a unique Statement of Work (SOW) and Pricing Schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought.
- Anticipated Solicitation: End of FY26 Q3.
- Contract Structure (Anticipated): Base year + four (4) one-year options, plus FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services up to 6 months.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, at 10:00 am EST.
- Published: February 1, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- A capability statement addressing the company's ability to provide related services.
- A completed pricing schedule for each region of interest with estimated rates (for market research only). Note: Only yellow cells in the provided Excel sheets should be filled.
- Completion of the online questionnaire at https://usms.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewzgkhAlOvQAB38.
Responses should be emailed to Christopher Ottie (Christopher.Ottie@usdoj.gov) and AFP Procurement (AFP.Procurement@usdoj.gov). This RFI does not guarantee a solicitation or entitlement to payment for responses.
Key Documents
- AFD Contracts Map - Nation Wide Vehicle RFI.pdf: Visual map of the seven service regions.
- Vehicle Services RFI SOW - R[1-7].pdf: Detailed Statements of Work for each region.
- Vehicle Services RFI PS - R[1-7].xlsx: Pricing sheets with estimated quantities and CLINs for each region.