Vehicle light package

This solicitation is being advertised as a noncompetitive sole source solicitation. As provided under FAR 13.103-1(b)(1), this project will be solicited on a noncompetitive basis because there is only one responsible source capable satisfying the agency¿s requirement.

The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Basin Hoover Dam has a requirement for a commercial brand name vehicle light package and installation. This entails two light bar and siren packages which include front, side, rear warning lighting, prisoner transport cage, rear storage, and vehicle specific center console and gun rack. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of the Security Response Force at Hoover Dam the manufacture of these items must be Whelen Engineering Company. In addition, it is vital that each patrol vehicle system is install identically to each other to ensure that every officer driving is able to instinctively use the controls during an emergency.

Reclamation intends to award, on a sole source basis, a single award Firm Fixed Price contract to McIntosh Communications Inc. McIntosh is the sole source contractor that has been installing all of the vehicle light packages for Hoover Security Response Force. It is imperative to maintain continuity in the patrol vehicles layout in order to keep the fleet consistent. If another installer was selected for this service, the equipment location may be subjectively installed and could be placed in different locations compared to the other patrol vehicles. This risks delayed response time and mental distractions during an emergency. McIntosh experience with the Hoover Dam Security Response Force regarding patrol vehicle installment and maintenance makes them a valuable asset.

The NAICS for this action is 336320, Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing, which has a small business size standard of 1000 employees.

Award is anticipated in June 2022. The resulting contract will be a Single Award Firm Fixed Price contract.

The contract award information will be posted on SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website at SAM.gov | Home.


Questions may be submitted to Bryan Williamson (702)293-8452 or email to bwilliamson@usbr.gov.