USDA Forest Service Colville N.F- Red Lights and Siren Install
ID: 1240BD25Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 2Portland, OR, 972042829, USA

NAICS

Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and MaintenanceT (81111)

PSC

ELECTRIC VEHICULAR LIGHTS AND FIXTURES (6220)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5e3664dbdc7a47f19599ad0765f97490/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking proposals for the installation of red lights and sirens on three emergency vehicles located at the Colville National Forest in Washington. The procurement is set aside for small businesses under the NAICS code 81111, focusing on automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance, with the objective of enhancing emergency readiness through the installation of fully functional light and siren systems that integrate with Forest Service-provided radios. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, labor, and a warranty for the installation, with a delivery deadline of January 31, 2025. Interested vendors should submit their proposals, including technical and pricing elements, to Mindy Hickman at mindy.hickman@usda.gov, as detailed in the attached RFQ document.

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    Mindy Hickman
    mindy.hickman@usda.gov
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    RFQ 1240BD25Q0003 Colville RLS Install.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the installation of red lights and sirens in three Forest Service emergency vehicles (2024 models). It emphasizes that the procurement is set aside for Small Business Concerns under the NAICS code 81111. The scope includes the supply and installation of various components such as light bars, siren speakers, control heads, and charging ports, as well as necessary labor and warranty provisions. Contractors must submit a comprehensive proposal including technical and price elements. The document sets clear expectations for performance standards and outlines a delivery date of January 31, 2025, at the Colville National Forest. Additionally, it specifies that the equipment used must be new and integrates with Forest Service-provided radios. Detailed technical specifications and installation requirements for equipment are included, stressing the need for compliance with safety and functionality standards. The solicitation reflects the government's commitment to enhancing emergency readiness while fostering small business engagement in federal contracting.
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