The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Resident Unit in Darwin, Australia, awarded a $194.7K firm fixed-price purchase order to Aero Adapt PTY LTD on June 18, 2025, for the lease of two diesel 4x4 sport utility vehicles to support special agent missions and training operations throughout Australia. The contract, which runs through June 30, 2030, requires the vehicles to meet stringent operational specifications including seven-seat leather interiors, 10-speed or 8-speed automatic transmissions, comprehensive navigation systems, and Australia-wide 24/7 roadside assistance with unlimited kilometer usage. The vehicles must be capable of handling rough terrain and high temperatures while providing secure cargo storage and passenger transport across all Australian states, military bases, training areas, and remote offshore islands.
The award was made through an unrestricted full and open competitive solicitation posted on June 4, 2025, evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method with no set-aside designation. Aero Adapt PTY LTD, a foreign-owned non-profit organization based in Mascot, New South Wales, Australia, was selected as the prime contractor. The vendor has demonstrated an established relationship with multiple U.S. defense agencies since 2023, providing logistics, transportation, and support services across Australia. The Defense agency funding this effort is the Navy's Criminal Investigative Service, with performance conducted in Darwin, Northern Territory, and throughout Australia.