Attachment F - Contractor Questions and Answers Amd0002.pdf
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- HM047626R0029
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) record for federal contract opportunity HM047626R0029 Amendment 0002, dated May 6, 2026, concerning vehicle upfit services for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
The solicitation seeks vehicle upfitting services for SUVs (large and small) and full-size pickup trucks of various makes and models, with initial pricing based on two 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptors designated as Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV). NGA expects to complete one to five vehicles per year routinely, with two primary build specifications: one focused on patrol operations and one for K9 units. Minor specification changes may occur as technology improves. The contract will be structured as a Blanket Order Agreement (BOA) with a five-year ordering period, with each individual order having its own performance period. Key requirements include coordination with "Sign at Work" to obtain NGA emblems and decals for installation, comprehensive lighting systems including red, blue, and white lights with takedown and directional capabilities, and specialized equipment such as light synchronizer systems and inventory management systems for the Operations unit vehicles. Vendors may propose custom-created components as alternatives to OEM or aftermarket parts if they meet or exceed OEM standards, with detailed cost breakdowns required. Regarding proposal submission, vendors should quote for the two identified vehicles, with the Performance Work Statement superseding the Statement of Need where conflicts exist. Relevant past performance under task or call orders is acceptable, and vendors may use CPARs in addition to Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs). The SF1449, quote, and clauses/provisions may be included with the cover letter, with CLINs left blank if priced at $0. No pricing template is required, and the Small Business Utilization clause has been removed from the solicitation.
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UNCLASSIFIED HM047626R0029 Amd 0002 05/06/2026
# Date Document Paragraph Page Number Question Answer
1 4/21/2026 Attachment A - Statement of Need For all of the builds mentioned in that attachment, it doesn't specify what vehicles the equipment would be going into.
Vehicles will consist of SUV's (large and small) and full size pickup trucks of various makes and models.
2 4/21/2026 Attachment B - Performance Work
Statement (PWS) 1
PWS Clarifies that the Springfield, VA location needs 2x 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptors to be upfitted.
So, I was wondering if each location would also be using Ford Explorer Interceptors or if there were any differences.
Either location may have operations and tactical response vehicles to be upfitted.
3 4/22/2026 Attachment B - Performance Work
Statement (PWS) Bullet One NGA Emblem - Would vendor receive the emblems from Sign at Work, then to be installed? Or would we be printing off their artwork?
Vendor will coordinate with "Sign at Work" to obtain decals for vehicle upfits
4 4/28/2026
Attachment C- SECTION 4 – Instructions to Offerors
4.4.1 Proposal
Volumes and Organization
Please clarify whether CPARs can stand in for PPQs since the timeline for PPQs is very short.
Section 4 request is for Past Performance.
5 4/28/2026 Attachment B- PWS_uplifts PWS 1 Please provide an estimated number of vehicles requiring uplift per year.
We will routinely complete one to five vehicles per year.
6 4/28/2026 N/A N/A N/A Please provide historical data regarding the number of vehicles requiring uplift for the past 5 years. NGA doesn't provide that information.
7 4/28/2026 Attachment B- PWS_uplifts PWS 1 Are there other vehicle platforms NGA expects to be included within this scope of work? We currently do not expect any other platforms.
8 4/28/2026
Attachment C- SECTION 4 – Instructions to Offerors
4.4 Proposal
Documents/ Volume 2- Past Performance
4 Our most highly-relevant past performance are multiple task orders under a single contract number. Please confirm we can use task orders / call orders as individual past performance.
Relevant Past Performance under task/call orders is acceptable.
9 4/28/2026
Attachment C- SECTION 4 – Instructions to Offerors
4 Should the documents listed in paragraph A.2 (i.e. SF1449, Quote, and Clauses and provisions) be included with the cover letter or in a separate volume?
Could you also confirm the requirements of the Quote included in Section A2 if the CLINs are to be priced at $0?
Yes, can be included with cover letter. CLINs should be left blank on 1449.
10 4/28/2026
HM047626R0029_SIP Upfits 3 Please confirm that a new CLIN Period of Performance will be identified with each CLIN that is added to the BOA. BOA will have a 5 year ordering period. Each order against the BOA will have its own performance period.
11 4/28/2026 HM047626R0029_SIP Upfits 3 Please Confirm there is no pricing template. There is no pricing template.
12 4/28/2026
With our additive manufacturing capability and machine shop, we often create custom components for specific vehicle make and models. Is there a process for proposing custom components in lieu of OEM or after-market components?
We are not opposed to custom-created components if they meet or exceed the standards established by the OEM components. I would recommend listing the custom work as an alternative to the OEM. You could list the prices comparably within your proposal; ensure that you include the time, labor and purchase price to clearly define the true cost of the custom work against purchasing an OEM part.
13 4/28/2026 Should we assume the two vehicles identified in the solicitation are the only vehicles we are to price for proposal submission? The quote should be for the two vehicles.
14 4/28/2026
Should we assume that all other vehicles will be built to either one of the two specifications that are in the SoN? Or will there be different build specifications in the future?
We have two primary vehicle builds. One is focused on Patrol and the other is K9 units. That said there are usually minor requested changes to vehicles as technology improves.
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15 4/28/2026
Multiple NA There is a mismatch between the Statement of Need (Attachment A) and the PWS (Attachment B). Please confirm that PWS supersedes the Statement of Need.
Examples:
- The "Light synchronizer system" appears to be an added requirement for the two 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptor for their Operations unit vehicles (VIN 1FM5K8AB3SGC66617 & VIN 1FM5K8AB1SGC58452) not listed in Attachment A.
- The "Inventory management system with pull out drawers in trunk area that does not prohibit accessing spare tire area" an added requirement for the two 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptor for their Operations unit vehicles (VIN 1FM5K8AB3SGC66617 & VIN 1FM5K8AB1SGC58452) not listed in Attachment A
- The "Rifle rack (AR‑15 & shotgun): Between seats; low‑profile;
powder‑coated steel; 34"H × 9"W × 8"D; 18 lbs." is listed in Attachment A but not listed in Attachment B.
- The " Mount for LED Spotlight on Driver A Frame. With black spotlight housing." is listed in Attachment A but not listed in Attachment B.
The items should be quoted in accordance with the PWS.
16 4/28/2026 HM047626R0029_SIP Upfits
52.219-8 Utilization of
Small Business concerns
Upon reviewing the solicitation, we noticed that the proposal instructions do not request a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. However, the contract clauses include the Small Business Utilization clause. To ensure our submission aligns accurately with the solicitation requirements, could the Government please confirm whether this clause was included intentionally? Clause has been removed.
17 4/30/2026
Attachment B- PWS_uplifts 1
The PWS does not specify lighting requirements for the following: Roof mounted light bar, driver and passenger side glass lighting, back glass lighting, grill lighting, corner/bumper lighting. Do you want additional lighting in these areas? If so, what color patterns do you require?
All lights should include red, blue and white lights. The Light bar should have takedown lights integrated and amber directional lights in the rear. We are focused on 360 degree lights however no not need excessive lights.
Depending on the model will drive the lighting package.
Please feel free to include additional lighting options
18 4/30/2026 Attachment B- PWS_uplifts 1
Are the two 2025 Ford Explorer Interceptor unit vehicles (VIN 1FM5K8AB3SGC66617 & VIN 1FM5K8AB1SGC58452) SSV and/or PPV?
The two VINs are for Police Pursuit Vehicles (PPV).
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