Sources Sought Notice - Golf Carts for West Point Graduation
ID: W911SDQA064Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-WEST POINTWEST POINT, NY, 10996-1514, USA

NAICS

All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336999)

PSC

PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES (2310)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 3, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide ten gas-powered golf carts for the Graduation activities at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. The requirement includes eight six-passenger carts and two four-passenger carts, which must be delivered in operational condition one day prior to the Graduation Parade scheduled for May 22-26, 2025. This procurement is crucial for facilitating personnel movement during a significant military event, and it emphasizes compliance with security measures, including background checks for contractor personnel. Interested small businesses are encouraged to respond to the Sources Sought Notice by providing relevant information to Tara D'Amico at tara.m.damico.civ@army.mil or by phone at 520-687-8136, as the government will only set aside this requirement for small businesses if two or more qualified responses are received.

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Posted
Apr 2, 2025, 8:10 PM UTC
The Graduation Golf Cart Supply Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide golf carts for personnel movement during the United States Military Academy (USMA) Graduation activities at West Point on May 22-26, 2025. The contractor must deliver ten gas-powered golf carts, including eight six-passenger carts and two four-passenger carts, in operational condition one day before the Graduation Parade. The document specifies minimum size and speed capabilities for the carts and includes detailed identification and security measures for contractor personnel, highlighting compliance with background checks and access control procedures. All contractor employees working on the installation must undergo pre-employment background checks and verification of employment eligibility through the E-Verify system. The PWS also emphasizes adherence to antitrafficking policies and prohibits severe trafficking, commercial sex acts, and the use of forced labor during the contract period. Overall, the document serves to ensure safe, compliant, and effective provision of services for an important military event.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the requirements for supplying golf carts for personnel movement during the United States Military Academy (USMA) Graduation. The contractor must deliver golf carts, fully operational and fueled, the day before the Graduation Parade. The specifications include providing at least ten (10) golf carts for standard visits and a minimum of twelve (12) for visits involving the President of the United States (POTUS). Contractors and subcontractors must adhere to security protocols, including background checks via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC-III) and compliance with anti-terrorism policies. They must also confirm citizenship and employment eligibility through E-Verify for all personnel working on the installation. The document enforces strict access controls, emphasizing contractor responsibilities during heightened security levels, such as compliance with parking restrictions and submission of access control rosters. Additionally, it prohibits engagement in human trafficking and labor violations during the contract's performance. Overall, the PWS establishes clear operational, safety, and security standards to ensure the successful execution of golf cart logistics at the graduation event.
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