Civilian Armored Vehicle Manufacturers

The U.S. Department of State is conducting market research to identify U.S.-based civilian armored‑vehicle manufacturers and upfitters capable of performing full‑vehicle armoring in compliance with U.S. sanctions and export‑control rules. This Sources Sought Notice seeks detailed capability statements, past performance data, production capacity, security clearances, and pricing guidance to inform a future Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that could span a one‑year base period with up to nine additional one‑year options. Respondents must be the actual armoring contractor (no brokers) and must perform all work in the United States. • IDIQ contract anticipated: 1‑year base + up to 9 optional 12‑month periods (potential 10‑year total). • NAICS 336211 – Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (also references 336110). • Required information: company profile, SAM registration, small‑business status, capability statement (≤20 pages), production capacity, lead times, surge capacity, security clearances, GSA schedule (if any), and rough order‑of‑magnitude cost per vehicle. • Submission deadline: 11:00 AM EST, 13 Oct 2026, via email to Maria Anguiano ([email protected]) and Wanda I. Cruz ([email protected]). • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question‑deadline listed. • Contract will require all armoring work performed at U.S. facilities; no subcontracting to sanctioned countries.