DOC Vehicle Equipment & Installation Services (2016-2017 Ford Transit - Prisoner Transport)

The District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a vehicle equipment and installation services contract specifically for outfitting 2016-2017 Ford Transit vehicles for prisoner transport. This procurement opportunity focuses on specialized vehicular modifications to ensure secure and efficient prisoner transportation capabilities. The contract involves comprehensive equipment installation services, likely including specialized containment systems, safety barriers, restraint mechanisms, and potentially communication or monitoring technologies designed for law enforcement transport vehicles. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2016, with a remarkably short response window, closing on August 12, 2016 - indicating an urgent procurement need. Potential vendors must demonstrate expertise in vehicle modification for high-security transportation, with specific qualifications related to prisoner transport vehicle engineering, safety standards compliance, and installation precision. Vendors should be prepared to meet stringent technical specifications and provide detailed documentation of proposed modifications.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, government contracts typically have provisions for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract appears focused on specialized vehicle modification services, which may limit the pool of qualified respondents to vendors with specific law enforcement or corrections transportation expertise. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement suggests a targeted, specialized service requirement that likely has specific budget parameters, though exact award values are not specified. Interested vendors would need to demonstrate technical capabilities, safety compliance, and potentially provide detailed cost proposals for vehicle equipment and installation services. The short turnaround time between posting and closing dates suggests an expedited procurement process with potentially urgent operational needs for the District of Columbia's Department of Corrections.