State, Department Of- State, Department Of- U. S. Embassy San Salvador - Agency Bids & RFPs

The Ford Ranger Raptor is uniquely qualified to meet CBPS operational needs in El Salvador due to its advanced specifications, including off-road capabilities, reinforced chassis, and high-performance suspension systems, ensuring the vehicle can navigate rugged terrain and remote areas. Safety features, such as adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assist, and multiple airbags, provide critical safeguards for personnel traveling in high-risk areas. The vehicle's design and engineering reduce maintenance costs and ensure uninterrupted operations in challenging environments. Market research was conducted to identify alternative vehicles that meet CBPS requirements. Although several vehicles were evaluated, none provided the necessary combination of off-road capabilities, durability, and safety features essential for CBPS mission.

The bid notice states he presence of a local representative here in El Salvador provides a cost savings and the ability to handle warranty discrepancies in a timely manner.

The bid notice states Rapid Response Defense Systems Inc. was involved in the initial range installation, has a local representative in El Salvador and has working knowledge of the system to include its current malfunctions, which has led to inoperability over the past year.

The bid notice states he estimated value for the entire period of performance is 38, 000.

The bid notice states in accordance with federal acquisition regulation far ****, the contracting officer has deemed only one source reasonably available based on the following: urgency exclusive licensing agreements brandname industrial mobilizationm other only one responsible source.

The estimated value for the entire period of performance is $20,****, including options.

The bid proposals are due on or before September 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time.

The warranty period shall be 365 days (1 year) from the date of acceptance by the CSL facilities officer. The contractor warrants all installations to be free of faulty workmanship, defects, and damage.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.

Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. They must be able to understand written and spoken English, have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in El Salvador for at least 5 years, provide proof of SAM registration, demonstrate prior construction experience, have necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources, have all required licenses and permits, meet local insurance requirements, and have the ability to obtain or post adequate performance security.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM at CSL Comalapa, La Paz, El Salvador.

The range in price of this contract is anticipated to be between 25,**** and 100,****.