RFI - AFD: Towing, Storage, Maintenance and Disposal of Seized/Forfeited Vehicles for the Districts within the States of Florida, Virgin Islands, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina
ID: 15M50025QA4400TBD-20251223Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFUS MARSHALS SERVICEUS DEPT OF JUSTICE, USMSLANDOVER, MD, 20785, USA

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WAREHOUSING/STORAGE (S215)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/88a59366519b4a8a9484996759f2abac/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), is seeking qualified contractors for a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the towing, storage, maintenance, and disposal of seized and forfeited vehicles across multiple districts in Florida, the Virgin Islands, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The contract will require the establishment of six contractor-furnished storage facilities located within 60 road miles of designated addresses in Tampa, Miami, Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, and St. Thomas, with services expected to commence with a base year and four one-year options. This procurement is critical for the USMS to effectively manage seized assets, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the asset lifecycle. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and completed pricing schedule by January 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, to Christopher Ottie at Christopher.Ottie@usdoj.gov or the AFP Procurement Team at AFP.Procurement@usdoj.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher Ottie
    Christopher.Ottie@usdoj.gov
    Eliana York
    eliana.york@usdoj.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    South East Vehicle Services RFI - Pricing Schedule.xlsx
    This document outlines a comprehensive set of services for towing, storage, maintenance, and disposal of standard and large vehicles, as well as personal property, across multiple locations including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and St. Thomas, VI. The services are detailed for a base year and four option years, plus an additional period under FAR 52.217-8, with estimated total prices increasing annually. Key service categories include various trip types for standard and multi-car carrier towing, large vehicle towing, specialty towing, and miscellaneous towing-related tasks. Storage services are broken down by vehicle category and location, with estimated quantities of vehicles and daily storage rates. Maintenance encompasses initial vessel intake, battery and key replacement, hidden compartment removal, climatization, full detailing, mechanical repairs, fuel/additives, and other miscellaneous expenses. Disposal services cover commission for live and online auctions of vehicles and personal property, destruction, daily sales facilitation fees, and specialty advertising. While estimated quantities are provided for many services, unit prices are largely left blank, with total prices calculated for fixed-price items and overall yearly estimates provided.
    South East Vehicle Services RFI - Questionnaire.pdf
    The United States Marshals Service (USMS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential solicitation to manage seized and forfeited vehicles in Florida, Virgin Islands, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The future contract, expected by the end of FY26 Q2, will cover towing, storage, maintenance, and disposal services, with a base year and four one-year options. The RFI seeks qualified sources to provide six storage facilities within 60 road miles of specified addresses in Tampa, Miami, Atlanta, Raleigh, Charlotte, and St. Thomas. The questionnaire in the RFI gathers information on firm details, business size, subcontracting plans, commercial services offered (towing, storage, maintenance, disposal), maintenance practices for stored vehicles, ability to segregate USMS vehicles, auctioneer services, pricing guidelines, vehicle cleaning prior to auction, storage types (indoor/outdoor), security measures, storage capacity, vehicle types handled, awareness of relevant laws, licenses, trade organizations, and interest in the requirement.
    South East Vehicle Services RFI - Statement of Work.pdf
    The United States Marshals Service (USMS) requires comprehensive services for towing, transportation, appraisal, storage, maintenance, and disposal of seized and forfeited vehicles and personal property across multiple districts in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Virgin Islands. The contract outlines detailed requirements for facilities, including indoor and outdoor storage, physical security, and staffing. It also specifies procedures for seizure planning, towing, initial intake, inventory, appraisal, and various maintenance tasks, such as fueling, battery care, and hazardous material remediation. Disposal methods range from live and online auctions to destruction or official use. The document emphasizes contractor liability, insurance requirements, and strict prohibitions on who can purchase forfeited property, ensuring compliance and accountability throughout the asset lifecycle.
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