BMW X5 Armoring

This is a synopsis/pre-solicitation notice for commercial supplies under the procedures at FAR 12 with FAR 15, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 5.207, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The U.S, Department of State seeks to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order for armored vehicles to O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company LLC, 9113 LeSaint Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014.

The U.S. Department of State has established a requirement for 48 armored BMW X5 vehicles. 40 left-hand drive and 8 right-hand drive vehicles will be needed. The units must have a black exterior with black interior.

The delivery destination is Springfield, Virginia or other locations in the Continental United States. The required delivery of the finished armored vehicle units is 6 months after date of award. The designated NAICS code is 336992 (Armored military vehicles (except tanks) and parts manufacturing). The corresponding size standard is 1000 employees. The requirement will be will be 100% Small Business Set-aside.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. The lack of competition is pursuant to an exclusive agreement between the U.S. vendor, O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Company LLC, and the manufacturer of the base platform, BMW North America LLC, the BMW X5 is the only vehicle that can be acquired with 2-year certifications and warranties for worldwide use. O'Gara is the only armoring company that is holds an agreement with BMW with regards to armoring. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

The solicitation and technical data required to respond to the solicitation for this proposed contract action synopsized through the GPE will not be made available through the GPE but may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, Patrick Dermidoff at dermidoffpt@state.gov.