Eight Bucket Trucks for the USMS

Request for Information - Market Research
United States Marshals Service (USMS)
The United States Marshals is issuing this Market Research Request for Information (RFI) for information gathering purposes only. The purpose of this RFI is to solicit industry's assistance and best practices to understand the elements/tasks that would comprise either leasing or buying bucket trucks(as defined by the technical specifications).
This information gathered as a result of this RFI will be used to assist the USMS in determining how an assessment requirement should be structured and what components are necessary to ensure that the USMS is successful in executing a cost effective delivery order for bucket trucks.
This RFI does not in any way constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and as such, shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does NOT intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice, nor otherwise pay for proposal preparation costs supporting submission of a response to this RFI. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
Contractors providing information under this RFI may be afforded the opportunity to submit a proposal in response to an issued RFQ. In combination with additional market research, the Contracting Officer may evaluate Contractor size/socio-economic-status for set-aside considerations.
All sources capable of providing these services are requested to respond to this RFI announcement via https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/btrucksGSARFI
Please be advised that all information received in response to this notice will be considered procurement sensitive and will be handled accordingly. However, any information the contractor considers to be proprietary pursuant to existing laws and regulations should be marked in accordance with FAR 2.101 and 3.104-1.
 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Boom working height of no less than 40' and no greater than 40'.
2. Insulated Boom Classification with Certification.
3. ETI/Terex/Hi Ranger/Altec Versalift booms ONLY.
4. Platform Capacity of 300 lbs. or greater.
5. 6.7 liter diesel engine or larger.
6. Mileage no great than 100,000 miles.
7. 2012 or newer.
8. Ford or Dodge cabs only.
9. Pained one solid color of WHITE.
10. Primary Stabilization -torsion bar.
11. Secondary Stabilization - optional.
12. No material handler needed.
13. Hydraulic Platform Tilt.
14. Continuous Rotation.
15. Engine Start/Stop w/12vDC stowage at upper lower/controls.
16. Single Handle isolated Control System.
17. Lower Control Station with Override of Upper Controls.
18. Platform Liner.
19. Emergency Equipment, Extinguisher, and Triangles.
20. Operator and Maintenance Manuals.
21. Non-skid Coating Applied to Walking Surfaces.
22. Security Door Lock System.
23. Air Conditioning.
24. Automatic transmisison.
25. Minimum of 50% tire tread depth remaining.
26. Current state inspection.
27. Mud flaps.
28. Must be located in the continental United States - Delivery not required, item to be picked up at point of sale.