SAM #19AQMM26R0034

Engineering and Technical Support Services for Physical Security and Armored Vehicle Programs

The Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide engineering and technical support services for its Physical Security Programs (PSP) and Defensive Equipment/Armored Vehicles (DEAV): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate, Office of Physical Security Programs - Bureau of Global Acquisitions, Office of Acquisition Management - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; services may involve testing and evaluation of various OEM vehicle electronics and systems - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive engineering and technical support services for physical security and armored vehicle programs - Automotive performance, ADAS, runflat, and cybersecurity testing for armored vehicles - Ballistic, blast, forced entry, and anti-ram barrier design and testing - Material characterization and evaluation for vehicle and building components - General physical security consulting, modeling, simulation, and software development - Deliverables include test plans, reports, management plans, failure summaries, and R&D project summaries - Materials and travel as required for task orders - Unique or Notable Requirements: - SECRET security clearance required for key personnel - Testing must comply with Department of State, NHTSA FMVSS, SAE, FINABEL, NIJ, UL, ASTM, NATO STANAG, and other relevant standards - Contractor must provide facilities for certain testing and evaluation tasks - IDIQ contract structure with a five-year period of performance and a minimum guarantee - Deliverables must be submitted electronically in specified formats and within defined timelines - Maximum of 40 automotive testings under the contract - Ongoing and ad hoc reporting requirements throughout the contract period

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 in conjunction with the procedures for "Contracting by Negotiation" found in FAR Part 15. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 Effective Date 03/13/2026.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541330 - Engineering Services, with a small business size standard of $25.5 annual average receipts total or gross income.  The Product Service Code: C219 - Architect and Engineering- General: Other.

The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Countermeasures Directorate, Office of Physical Security Programs is seeking an industry partner or partners to provide engineering and support services for both the Physical Security Division (PSD) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV) in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment 1) titled: Engineering Services for Physical Security Programs (PSP) and Defensive Equipment and Armored Vehicles (DEAV). 

The anticipated period of performance is five years from date of award.

Type of Contract: This contract is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. Delivery Orders issued under this contract will be firm fixed price, with a reimbursable line item for travel, as well as Labor Hour or Time-and-Material.

All interested companies must provide a proposal as follows:

Volume I – Technical Volume II – Past Performance Volume III – Pricing

Refer to Attachment 1, INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS, which provides guidance on proposal submission.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. 

The Government anticipates awarding multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts under this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Offeror must list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s). Offers that reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

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