99 -- Armored Vehicles

The U.S. Department of State Office of Acquisition Management intends to issue a Sole Source Award to Lenco Industries, Inc. Pittsfield, MA for the acquisition of five (5) armored assault vehicles that meet U.S. Department of State Level E ballistic specifications. The Lenco BearCat is capable of carrying ten (10) people and it is already being utilized by the U.S. Department of State in missions overseas. The Lenco BearCat armored vehicle is built on a F550 Ford Chassis with a 19,000 lbs gross vehicle weight. The procurement of these unique vehicles are required to improve security for movement of personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. This procurement will be executed by utilizing Lenco GSA contract GS-07F-0390M. Each Lenco BearCat Product number BC55003 will come with the following options: Diesel engine, Run-Flat tires (6), rear auxiliary A/C/Heating System, intercom system, radio prep package, seat belts for rear bench seat, Cupola and turret system, R240 gun mount, pedestal and gasket, spare tire with run flat, counter balanced roof hatch, supplemental floor armor, cooper sling with tether, floor jack (3.5 ton) with lug wrench and shipping to Springfield, VA. Lenco is the only source for this very unique armored vehicle system. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1). FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and other supplies or services will satisfy the agencys requirements.