K9 Pick-up Upfit

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is soliciting capability statements for upfit of law enforcement K9 vehicles, with responses due by May 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This is a Request for Information (RFI) advancing a requirement for four 2026 Ford F-250 4WD crew cab pickup trucks.

The upfit specification requires conversion of standard vehicles into fully operational law enforcement K9 transport units capable of supporting covert operations. Emergency lighting and siren systems must utilize Whelen components with CenCom Core controller, horn ringer sequencer, and multiple LED light arrays (visor, grill, surface mount, and auxiliary working lights). Radio prep package must provision for a 100W Motorola APX 8500 radio with covert tri-band antenna (138–174/406–520/760–870 MHz with GPS/Wi-Fi capability). Interior modifications include a Havis vehicle-specific center console with mounting for radio and siren controls, dual 12-volt power ports, USB ports, and terminal blocks with spare circuits. The K9 compartment requires a custom aluminum canine platform with window guards, emergency escape door, spill-proof base pan, thermostat-controlled ventilation with automatic window operation, and remote pager alarm system. Additional equipment includes a Setina single T-rail weapon mount, cargo slide platform rated at 1,000 pounds capacity, suspension leveling kit, upgraded wheels and tires, window tinting, tactical seat covers, and fire extinguisher. All electrical systems must comply with SAE J1292 and OEM modifier guidelines, with AS-certified technician requirements. The contractor is responsible for transportation from Fort Benning, Georgia; comprehensive testing and inspection; delivery of operator and maintenance manuals in electronic format; NTEA ULTRAMOD documentation; weight certification; and a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty covering parts and labor for CONUS repairs. Capability statements are submitted via email to Contracting Officer Amy Dallaire at Amy.Dallaire@ice.dhs.gov. No set-aside is used.