K9 Pick- up Upfit - This is a Request for Information ( RFI). The Department of Homeland Security ( DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) has a requirement for upfit of law enforcement K9 vehicles as detailed in the attached Draft Statemen
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the upfit of law enforcement K9 vehicles. The upfit includes a range of specialized equipment such as emergency lighting, siren systems, radio preparation, custom consoles, weapon mounts, cargo slide platforms, K9 specific provisions, suspension and tire upgrades, window tinting, seat covers, floor liners, advanced DC electrical systems, anti-theft systems, conspicuity markings, fire extinguishers, and comprehensive manuals. The contractor will be responsible for all testing, inspection, and a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. The base vehicles are Ford F250 K9 pickup trucks. Capability statements must be submitted via email by Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the upfitted vehicles.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice states that the contractor shall provide a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty, covering parts failure or malfunction due to design, construction, installation errors, defective workmanship, and missing or incorrect parts.
The bid notice does not specify the award criterion.
The bid notice requires that technicians be certified in electrical/electronic system disciplines by ASE and qualified to perform work on EV, PHEV, or HEV vehicles if upfitting these types.
The bid notice does not specify penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention sample submission.
The bid notice does not specify a challenge deadline.