23 -- Customized Ambulance/Rescue/Command Units

The U.S. Secret Service (USSS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Fesco Emergency Sales for the procurement of two (2) customized ambulance/rescue/command combo units. The USSS requires the units to be mounted on the 2003 International Model #4400, 4x2 cab and chassis. The units require an all aluminum interior compartment that will survive decontamination wash-downs and meet federal KKK ambulance standards. Service and maintenance facility must be within 30 miles of the Washington, D.C./Baltimore, Maryland area. Delivery of the units must be within 6 months of contract award. Based on the requirements of this Solicitation, the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement, on a full and open competitive basis upon receipt of responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. No formal solicitation package is available. Only written responses will be accepted and must be received within three (3) calendar days of the date of this notice. Interested parties are required to provide a full capability statement within three (3) calendar days. The Government will not be responsible for any costs in the preparation of responses to this announcement.