Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCVs)

This is a United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Request for Information (RFI) concerning Non-Standard Commercial Vehicles (NSCVs) such as, but not limited to, dual cab pickups and sport utility vehicles.  Vehicle models may consist, but not limited to, Toyota Hilux and Land Cruiser (76/78/79/200 series).  The purpose of this RFI is to determine the suitability and maturity of NSCV market place.  Please respond to all questions in the attached Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ).  Responses should identify requirements that are considered major cost and/or schedule drivers in meeting a potential NSCV requirement.    

This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. There is no solicitation available at this time.

POTENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLES

Vehicles will be the latest model vehicles typically found in central Asia; armored against ballistic threats; 4x4 wheel drive with heavy duty brakes and suspension to accommodate increased curb weight; full skid plates and running boards; diesel and gas engines; left hand drive; right hand drive; upgraded manual and manual to automatic transmission conversions; communications and electronic countermeasures system integration; delivery of all modified vehicle types is estimated to be within 150 days after award or issuance of a delivery order for the initial order followed on by 16 completed vehicles every 30 days thereafter until completion. The Government desired production rate is at least 16 completed vehicles per month but is open to a higher production rate. Further detailed information on ballistic threats is not available at this time.  Interested vendors shall have the capability to import/export all vehicles.

Companies must have and maintain an active Facility Clearance (FCL) at the secret classification level with storage capabilities to review/store pertinent classified annexes/documents. They must also have personnel cleared at the Secret classification level, at a minimum.

The Government has the ability to provide a draft of the NSCV Performance Specification, as of 31 March 2020 to vendors. Interested vendors shall be United States Department of Defense contractors with active Government contracts. All requests for this data shall be submitted to michael.white@socom.mil and david.morris@socom.mil. All potential vendors shall have the capability to satisfy these requirements as stated without modification.

Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ) responses shall be submitted no later than 08 May 2020 by 5:30 PM EST to BOTH: michael.white@socom.mil and david.morris@socom.mil.  Responses received after this date may not be reviewed. 

This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.  This notice shall not be construed as a RFP or as an obligation on the part of the Government.  No entitlement to payment will arise as a result of the submission of contractor information.  No other program information related to total dollars available, total quantity of vehicles authorized, or timeline for official solicitation is available at this time.