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production of OEM high- quality and high value armored sedans

ID: DEAV-2024-01 • Type: Sources Sought
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Description

Posted: Feb. 22, 2024, 8:00 a.m. EST

NOTE: Refer to attached RFI for submission requirements.

The Government is seeking information on contractor's capability to produce high-
quality and high value armored sedans that meet the specifications listed below. Current

production of, or capability to produce, an armored sedan such as listed below:
Audi A7
BMW 530i
BMW540i
BMW M5
BMW 740i
Cadillac CT5
Cadillac CT5-V
Chrysler 300

Lexus LS 500
Mercedes Benz E 350
Mercedes Benz E 450
Any equivalent sedan that has
automotive attributes that are
well-suited to be upgraded
from a GVW standpoint

General Specifications
Detailed specifications may be shared with Sources Sought Respondents upon award of a
subsequent solicitation for procurement of an armored sedan. General specifications for
armored sedans are:
Armored sedans must provide ballistic protection against common centerfire rifle
threats.
Armored sedans must be based on series production vehicles and not be easily
distinguished from their unarmored counterparts.
Armored sedans are required in both Right-Hand Drive (RHD) and Left-Hand Drive
(LHD).
Armored sedans are required to be Gasoline, Diesel, or Dirty Diesel, depending on
the vehicle's geographical destination and original equipment limitations.
Vehicles must seat and account for the weight of four (4) or five (5) passengers
weighing 180 pounds each and an additional 180 pounds in the trunk (luggage
weight).
Armored sedans must be modified to support the additional weight and geometry of
the armoring design, occupants, and cargo in a manner that preserves the unarmored
ride quality, braking performance, and steering and handling characteristics. This
may include, but is not limited to, adjustment or replacement of tires, brakes,
suspension, and powertrain.
Armored sedans may require a high output electrical system supplying an additional
1500 Watts of electrical power in 12 or 24 volts direct current.

Armored sedans require convenient worldwide servicing, technical support, and long-
term spare parts availability and support network (both CONUS and OCONUS).

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Procurement Sensitive

Armored sedans must have an extended production period through at least 2028 in the
proposed configuration.

Posted: Feb. 2, 2024, 1:21 p.m. EST
Background
The U.S. Department of State Division of Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV) is seeking information related to requirements for the armoring of existing commercially available sedans, armored sedans produced by the original equipment manufacturer, and U.S. companies capable of supplying armored sedans. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (SS) is to gather market research pursuant to Part 10, and to identify businesses capable of performing the functions described herein. The DOS armored fleet and partner agency armored vehicle procurement program is the largest in the world. DEAV has an ongoing need to procure and deploy armored vehicles at overseas posts for DOS and other agencies.

Work Details
The Government is seeking information on contractor’s capability to produce high-quality and high value armored sedans that meet the specifications listed below.

The detailed specifications include providing ballistic protection against common centerfire rifle threats, being based on series production vehicles and not easily distinguished from their unarmored counterparts, required in both Right-Hand Drive (RHD) and Left-Hand Drive (LHD), required to be Gasoline, Diesel, or Dirty Diesel depending on the vehicle’s geographical destination and original equipment limitations, modified to support additional weight while preserving unarmored ride quality, braking performance, steering and handling characteristics, requiring a high output electrical system supplying an additional 1500 Watts of electrical power in 12 or 24 volts direct current, requiring convenient worldwide servicing, technical support, long-term spare parts availability and support network (both CONUS and OCONUS), and having an extended production period through at least 2028 in the proposed configuration.

Overview

Agency
DOS Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) [DOS]
Response Deadline
Feb. 29, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 2, 2024, 1:21 p.m. EST (updated: Feb. 22, 2024, 8:00 a.m. EST)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541420 - Industrial Design Services
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Springfield, VA United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
$17 Million
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
18%
On 2/2/24 DOS Office of Acquisition Management issued Sources Sought DEAV-2024-01 for production of OEM high- quality and high value armored sedans due 2/29/24. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541420.
Primary Contact
Name
Richard Crum   Profile
Email
crumrb@state.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Wanda I. Cruz   Profile
Email
cruzwi@state.gov
Phone
(202) 549-7058

Documents

Posted documents for Sources Sought DEAV-2024-01

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM
FPDS Organization Code
1900-AQMMA
Source Organization Code
500026360
Last Updated
March 15, 2024
Last Updated By
crumrb@state.gov
Archive Date
March 15, 2024