The Department of Homeland Security is seeking bids for the design of the next-generation presidential limousine. The contracts are expected to be awarded by late August and new design should be ready by the time the next president takes office in 2017, reports The Detroit New.
According to a contract proposal posted by the U.S. Secret Service on the government’s contracting site, the administration plans to award the contract by Aug. 29, “based on best value to the government.”
According to the Secret Service, the project is in four phases.
“Phase 1, armor development, is currently underway. Phase 2 work will include integration of the armor design developed during Phase 1 of the program. Phase 2 requirements will include selection and integration of final automotive components, chassis, interior, exterior, and test vehicle fabrication and automotive component testing. Phase 3 will be focused on automotive validation and Phase 4 production of vehicles,” said the proposal, which was reported earlier by Time magazine.”
Source: The Detroit News
