CHALLENGE
The Department of Homeland security (DHS) continues to be in urgent need of retrofitted vehicles from over 22 separate federal agencies under (DHS). This requires purchase of the vehicle and all required components, research and development of the new vehicle packages for fit form and function, the actual retrofit process and transportation to the requested destinations. Because of the continued threat faced by our nation it is imperative that the vendor chosen for this task be reliable, and able to act quickly and professionally.
OBJECTIVE
DHS fleet is composed of a variety of vehicles, including but not limited to sedans, trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and buses to be used for law enforcement and detainee transportation functions. These vehicles require installation of emergency lighting , security cages, K-9 units, radio’s antennas , gun racks, containment units along with other custom modifications.
SOLUTION
Federal prison industries has offered this service as a turnkey operation for approximately the last 18 years and is a logical choice, in order to deliver a high quality product and timely efficient service. FPI has dedicated facilities in La Tuna and Bastrop Texas and Victorville California as retrofit factories. These factories are fully equipped with today’s state of the art manufacturing, painting and coating technologies, and employ a highly skilled workforce. Because FPI is a Federal Program focused on training and motivated by customer satisfaction, we have been able to provide the Department of Homeland Security with a level of service, speed and ease of transaction, and attention to detail not matched in the commercial market place. All OEM warranties are honored, all work performed is fully Guaranteed and warrantied for one year from delivery date, with custom work an available option.
RESULT
FPI has met and exceeded the challenges presented by Homeland Security, producing over 14,000 vehicles for Customs and Border Patrol alone over the past five years, providing DHS with a steady stream of up-fitted vehicles and fabricated components.