RFI F550.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

RETROFIT OF CURRENT SECRET SERVICE F-550 FORD SUPER DUTY VEHICLE

United States Secret Service

Request for Information (RFI)

Retrofit of Secret Service owned F-550 Ford Super Duty Vehicle into a Mobile Command Vehicle

1.0 General Information

Document Type: Request for Information Document Number: 70US0926R70093582 Posted Date: December 01, 2025 Response Date: December 30, 2025

2.0 Contracting Office Address

Communications Center (PRO)

ATTN:

245 Murray Lane, SW Bldg. T-5 Washington, DC. 20223 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 Proposal (RFP) 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 RFP (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 US Secret Service Uniformed Division is conducting market research to engage industry regarding the ability to retrofit/upgrade a Secret Service owned Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis with rear conference room into a Mobile Command Vehicle. The Single room vehicle will provide on-scene command/security for agency protective and investigative missions. Ability to deliver the retrofitted/upgraded Mobile Command Vehicle within 180 days or less is preferred.

The Secret Service will provide an opportunity to view the Secret Service F-550 Super Duty vehicle at a later date to interested, approved vendors and will be subject of a future message.

5.0 Background

The Uniformed Division of The United States Secret Service has an urgent and compelling need to retrofit/upgrade a currently owned Secret Service F-550 Super Duty vehicle into a mobile command vehicle to support interagency coordination, communication, and command and control at Secret Service protected sites including, but not limited to, the White House Complex, Vice President’s Residence at the U.S. Naval Observatory, diplomatic missions within the National Capital Region, National Special Security Event (NSSE), and areas protected by 18 U.S.C. § 1752. This command vehicle will be utilized during major pre-planned events and crisis response to negative man-made and/or natural disasters and is needed to enhance interoperability of protective operations. Having adopted a zero-fail mission criteria agency wide there is an urgency to upgrade existing mobile command vehicle platforms due to the increased operational tempo, potential for civil unrest, and the risk of complex critical incidents that require management tools such as these support vehicles.

6.0 RFI Objectives/Scope/Tasks

The USSS is seeking information on the commercial retrofit/upgrade of a vehicle that best meet the specifications below. The modifying of the commercial vehicle should optimize the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to provide validated reliability and facilitate enhanced support.

Commercial manufacturers that can meet all of the below requirements are preferred. All retrofits, upgrades and modifications should be developed by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a qualified automotive integrator with the ability to conduct required design and engineering analysis.

An extended production range, technical support, and long-term spare parts availability and support network is highly desired.

The Ford F-550 Super Duty present specifications:

Present Exterior Configuration:

• 2019 F-550 Ford Super Duty 4x4

• Regular Cab (two door)

• Gas 6.8L V10

• Vehicle 24’ overall length, wheelbase 193.31”

• Workspace shelter 173.63” x 85”

• Roof platform 84” x 96” (located around rooftop A/C unit)

• Two (2) Vertex emergency lighting (front and back of vehicle)

• Power running boards

• Rear trailer hitch

• Front vehicle 360-degree camera

• Review vehicle camera

• Rear access ladder

• Side electrical access door

• Entry into the workspace is by curbside door with electric step/stepwell (passenger side)

• Entry door has 11 x 17 tinted window

• Entry door has a radius light above

• Coleman Mach 8, 15,000 BTU A/C unit

• Exterior 70” HD TV compartment with lift weatherproof door, LED light and fold out table

• Exterior powered awning

Present Interior Configuration:

• Smoke/CO2 alarm

• A/C thermostat control, ducted throughout

• Insulated floor and walls

• Dimmable LED interior lights

• Industrial carpet throughout

• One (1) 32” wall mounted monitors

• Three (3) workstations with countertop

• Overhead cabinet space with dry erase front surface

• Multi-functional printer

• Two (2) interior PA speakers

Retrofit/Upgrade Essential Functions/Specifications:

Exterior: General

• Exterior will be painted black

• Upgraded HVAC

• Leveling jacks to provide a stable and level platform

• Vehicle mounted, telescopic mast with camera system

• 24-inch electric entry step beneath conference room door entrance

• Exterior HD T.V. with lift weatherproof door, LED light, and soundbar

• Retractable awning

• Retractable work surface

• Emergency lightening, scene/porch/zone

• Roof access ladder mounted to the rear of the vehicle

• Fire extinguishers mounted in rear of the vehicle

• Battery powered smoke/carbon monoxide detector mounted in rear of vehicle

• Back-up alarm, sensors, and day/night reversing camera

• ATTLA Certification

Exterior Emergency Equipment: Lighting

• Whelen 295SLSA6 siren with nine lighting control switches

• Whelen SA315P high performance speaker with bracket

Exterior Lights:

• Whelen TLIR ION T Series super LEDs

• Whelen M6 Series super LEDs

Interior: Conference Room Communication Space

• Layout will incorporate countertops with three (3) independent electrical access workstations; a dry erase board mounted to the wall.

• Each workstation should have a mounted computer monitor (32”) that can be connected to a laptop/docking station.

• Workstation seats must be securable when needed.

• The underside of countertop should be configured with drawer style storage solutions

• Overhead cabinets with magnetic dry ease boards should be used where feasible, maximizing wall space.

• Interior TV monitor fixed to wall. TV will be wired with (2) HDMI connections, the first HDMI will be wired into the second HDMI will be wired into the communications rack.

• Must include at least one emergency egress window at least 30x18 inches.

Interior: Conference Room Radios

• The United States Secret Service will provide Motorola APX radios, antennas, brackets, and speakers to be wired and mounted by the awarded manufacturer into the communications area located at the rear of the vehicle.

• One radio will be configured with a dual Motorola 07 radio head with the second radio head to be placed within reach of the driver's seat. This radio will be wired to additional speakers that will be placed into the conference space. All radios will utilize magnetic microphone holders.

Interior: Conference Room Computer Network

• Cat6 network cable routed through out the vehicle in a raceway emanating from the communications rack through a Leviton 69270-U24 (24 port) Cat6 network patch panel.

• Locations of Cat6 Jacks: Two (2) per each of the three (3) workstations in the communications space (Total of 6) The awarded manufacture will coordinate with the Secret Service’s contracted wireless connectivity supplier on the installation of 5g/Satellite communications.

7.0 Warranty/Maintenance

Describe any warranty included with items acquired during the contract’s period of performance.

Describe the timeline in which non-functioning equipment shall be restored.

8.0 Background/Security

The USSS will conduct a comprehensive background investigation of all vendor personnel. The USSS has the right to request exclusion of any personnel from government projects and/or events for any reason. Employees with warrants, numerous felony arrests, or a felony conviction will be excluded. Due to required confidentiality laws and privacy issues, the vendor will not be provided an explanation if an employee is denied.

The vendor’s facility shall also be equipped with physical security measures to safeguard generated hardware, equipment and/or devices utilized by the Government for imminent events. Physical security involves the use of multiple layers of interdependent systems which include CCTV, security guards, protective barriers, locks, alarms, motion detectors, access control protocols, and many other techniques.

Once access device production for the Government has begun, the facility should be equipped with a safe, vault and/or secure area to protect produced credentials, underlays and /or additional devices. If a RFP is awarded government representatives will periodically perform on-site survey(s) of vendor facilities for compliance. The vendor will be briefed on the results of the on-site facility survey and given two weeks to mitigate any identified security risks. In addition, the government will routinely require for government personnel to be on-site at the vendor’s facility upon production of Government access devices to ensure access control accountability and help manage pre-event correspondence and planning efforts.

9.0 Acquisition Strategy

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

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

10.0 Inquiries

All questions regarding this RFI must be submitted, in writing via email to aisha.collins@usss.dhs.gov and jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov. Questions will be addressed within a reasonable amount of time, generally no more than 48 hours after receipt.

11.0 Responses

11.1 Response Format

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

INFORMATION IN A RESPONSE TO THIS RFI.***

Vendor responses should not exceed fifteen (15) pages and shall be submitted in a PDF file type. The format for the RFI responses are described below: The Cover Page shall contain (1) Company name, (2) Primary Point of Contact, (3) Phone Number and Email Address, (4) Cage Code, (5) NAICS Code, (6) Business Size, and (7) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract Number or DHS Strategic Sourcing Vehicle Contract Number, if applicable.

11.2 Response Content

11.2 1 Introduction: Provide a brief description of existing capability to perform the requirements or provide proposed Statement of Work (SOW) language for the services and/or any proposed solution. In the event your company chooses to provide information subject to inclusion in a future RFP SOW, clearly identify those portions and provide any appropriate authorizations for release of that portion of information within any subsequent RFP SOW issued by the USSS, exclusive of any proprietary markings.

11.2.3 Technical Capability: The respondent’s technical ability shall describe the services and/or

11.2.4 RFI Questions: Provide a response to the questions listed below:

General information:

• What is the vendor’s experience in the industry?

• Does the vendor sell the equipment and supplies without the service?

• Is the vendor’s operational capability flexible and scalable?

11.3 Response Deadline and Submission Location

Responses to this RFI must be received no later than December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM Eastern and must be emailed to aisha.collins@usss.dhs.gov and jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov.

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.