70US0925R70092848 UTV RFI.pdf

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UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)

Release Date:

25 March 2025

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Contents

1.0 General Information

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6.1 Objectives

6.2 General Requirements

6.3 Questions……….……………………….…………...………………………………………6

7.0 Acquisition Strategy

8.0 Inquiries

9.0 Responses

9.1 Response Format

9.2 Response Content

9.3 Response Deadline and Submission Location

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1.0 General Information

Document Type: Request for Information Posted Date: March 25, 2025 Response Date: April 25, 2025 RFI Number: 70US0925R70092848 Procurement History: This is a new requirement.

2.0 Contracting Office Address

Aisha Collins Contract Specialist aisha.collins@usss.dhs.gov

Jade Gaston Contracting Officer jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov

N.B.: Responses to the RFI are to be submitted electronically. See Paragraph 9.0, below.

3.0 Purpose

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This RFI is being conducted pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.201(e). No contract will be awarded from this announcement and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information submitted in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party’s expense.

This RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or any obligation on the part of the Government. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S Government to form a binding contract. The USSS is not at this time seeking proposals, nor will it accept unsolicited proposals. The Government will utilize the information provided only to develop the acquisition strategy for a possible future requirement. Failure to respond to this requirement does not preclude participation in the anticipated RFQ (if issued).

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov site for additional information pertaining to this RFI.

4.0 Description

The USSS is conducting continued market research to engage industry regarding the availability for a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV). All vehicles considered are expected to comply with ANSI/SVIA 1-2023 standards and meet stated capacity needs and other listed requirements.

5.0 Background

Requested Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) will be purchased for use in all weather conditions and on all terrain environments consistent with off road and turf use as designed.

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6.0 RFI Objectives and General Requirements

6.1 Objectives

The objective of this RFI is to engage industry to find potential sources for the availability of a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV). The USSS is seeking information on commercial production vehicles, planned production vehicles, modified production vehicles, specialty production vehicles, and custom produced vehicles that best meet the specifications in Section 6.2. Modified commercial vehicles and custom produced vehicles should optimize the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to provide validated reliability and facilitate enhanced support.

6.2 General Requirements

The information and specifications of available commercial or noncommercial Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) with the following minimum requirements listed below is requested.

Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) that meets the ANSI/SVIA 1-2023 standard.

Minimum engine cubic centimeter (cc) of 999 (999cc).

Minimum payload of 1,200 pounds.

Four wheel drive (4X4) or all wheel drive capable.

Side view mirrors attached to the door.

Rear camera.

Full cabin enclosure with hard doors.

Fuel Option – Gas or Diesel.

Climate controlled in the cabin (HVAC) capable.

6.3 Questions

Can the vendor deliver a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) in FY2025? If not, what is their timeline?

If the vendor cannot meet the minimum requirements listed above on a factory unit, are they willing to install quality aftermarket parts to meet requirements?

7.0 Acquisition Strategy

A contract is not being solicited nor awarded from this announcement; however, in the event the Government proceeds toward a solicitation/award, one firm fixed price contract would be most likely.

Responses may include potential firm fixed price CLIN structures for use in a possible RFQ.

8.0 Inquiries

All questions regarding this RFI must be submitted, in writing via email to Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov and Melissa Chabot at aisha.collins@usss.dhs.gov. Questions will be addressed generally no more than 48 hours after receipt.

9.0 Responses

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9.1 Response Format

***ALL RESPONSES ARE TO BE UNCLASSIFIED. DO NOT PROVIDE CLASSIFIED

INFORMATION IN A RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. ***

Vendor responses should not exceed ten (10) pages and shall be submitted in a PDF file type. The format for the RFI responses is described below:

The Cover Page shall contain:

(1) Company name, address, and primary point-of-contact information for questions on submittal.

(2) A brief description of your company.

(3) Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number

(4) Contact information (telephone, e-mail, website address)

(5) Cage Code.

(6) Primary NAICS Code.

(7) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract Number or DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicle Contract

Number, if applicable.

(8) If designated as a small business, please provide more information below:

9.2 Response Content

1. Introduction: Provide a brief description of existing capability to perform the requirements or provide proposed Statement of Requirements (SOR) language for the services and/or any proposed solution. In the event your company chooses to provide information subject to inclusion in a future RFQ SOR, clearly identify those portions and provide any appropriate authorizations for release of that portion of information within any subsequent RFQ SOR issued by the USSS, exclusive of any proprietary markings.

To be considered for a Small Business set-aside, at least 50 % of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the responder.

RESPONSE

Small Business? (FAR 19.102) □ YES □ NO

Small Disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.304)

□ YES □ NO

Service-Disabled small business? (FAR 19.14) □ YES □ NO

8(a) small disadvantaged small business? (FAR 19.8) □ YES □ NO

HUBZone small business? (FAR 19.13) □ YES □ NO

Woman-Owned Small Business? (FAR 19.15) □ YES □ NO

Involved in a mentor and/or protégé program? □ YES □ NO

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2. Technical Capability: The respondent’s technical ability shall describe the services and/or any product solution(s) or dataset for the areas described in Paragraph 6.0 of this RFI. To help the Government with its gathering of market research, the responses should include an overall description of the proposed services and/or any product solution(s) and provide technical data and a demonstrated ability for those areas identified. The descriptions should include lead time/schedule information for delivery of services and/or product(s). Interested parties should provide information on their ability to use existing assets if available, and they should discuss their ability to procure, customize/configure, maintain, and/or provide technical support for the resources needed to provide the proposed services and/or product(s). Interested parties should also describe potential technical benefits of their proposed services and/or product solution(s) in terms of existing technologies or resources within industry, and they should address potential improvements/enhancements/cost efficiencies of specific approaches. Interested parties should provide any other relevant supporting documentation demonstrating capabilities.

N.B.: Proprietary information and/or trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials.

All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly.

9.3 Response Deadline and Submission Location

Responses to this RFI must be received no later than April 25, 2025, 4:00 PM Easter Standard Time and must be emailed to aisha.collins@usss.dhs.gov and jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov.