Express Request for Vehicles - Expeditions, Tahoes, F250 and F350
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Automotive Center, is soliciting bids for the brand name or equal purchase of 23 Ford Expeditions, 20 Chevy Tahoes, 12 Ford F250s, and 4 Ford F350s for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government intends to award firm-fixed-price delivery order(s) and reserves the right to make one single award or multiple awards. Quotes are due by March 20, 2026, 9:30 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of specific 2026 model year vehicles. Bidders must propose vehicles that meet or exceed the detailed specifications outlined in the latest Attachment B - Specifications_2026-03-19.xlsx. Key requirements include:
- Ford Expeditions (MAX): 23 units, 2026 MY, max 500 miles, Black, min V-6 400HP, 4x4 10-speed auto, 5+ passengers, 30 cu ft cargo, 6,000 lbs towing.
- Chevy Tahoe 4WD High Country: 20 units, 2026 MY, max 500 miles, Black, min V-8 400HP, 4WD 10-speed auto, 5+ passengers, 40 cu ft cargo, 8,400 lbs towing.
- Ford F250: 12 units, 2026 MY, max 500 miles, Black, min V-8 400HP, 4WD/AWD low range 10-speed auto, 5+ passengers, Class 2 GVWR, 3,923 lbs payload, 19,500 lbs towing, 6 ft bed.
- Ford F350 SRW 4x4 Crew Cab Platinum: 4 units, 2026 MY, max 500 miles, Black, min V-8 400HP, 4WD/AWD low range 10-speed auto, 5+ passengers, Class 3 GVWR, 4,947 lbs payload, 15,000 lbs towing, 8 ft bed. All vehicles must be delivered NLT April 6, 2026, to Fort Benning, GA. Pricing must be FOB Destination.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Motor Vehicle Delivery Orders (MVDOs).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 336110 (Automobile Manufacturing).
- PSC: 2310 (Passenger Motor Vehicles).
- Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order(s).
- Award Strategy: The Government may make a single award or multiple awards. Bidders must bid on the entire quantity for any selected line item; partial quantities are not accepted. Bids can be for one, two, three, or all four line items.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 19, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Quote Due Date: March 20, 2026, 9:30 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to April Stanch (april.stanch@gsa.gov) and John E. (Ed) Hodges (john.hodges@gsa.gov).
- Required Documents: Completed SF 18, Attachment A (Price/Delivery Schedule), the latest Attachment B (Specifications), Manufacturer's vehicle window sticker for each quoted vehicle, Attachment C (GSA Fleet Systems Account Application), and Attachment E (Brand Name or Equal Worksheet if proposing alternatives). All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Compliance (with specifications, delivery terms, and delivery dates), Past Performance, and Price. Technical compliance and delivery dates are considered more important than price, as is past performance.
- Page Limits: Technical submissions are limited to 20 pages, past performance to 3 pages (minimum 2, maximum 3 recent, relevant projects), and price submissions to 1 page.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Important Notes
Amendment 001 updated the official specifications to Attachment B - Specifications_2026-03-19.xlsx. Attachment F modifies FAR Clause 52.212-4, clarifying terms related to invoice payment, order of precedence, and commercial supplier agreements. Attachment D provides a user guide for managing orders on GSAfleet.gov.