USDA Forest Service Region 13 Zone 5 Law Enforcment Special Agent Vehicle UPFIT
ID: 12318725P0062Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICEWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS VEHICULAR COMPONENTS (2590)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d6fdc156a4f450e985659779079a2c1/view
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    Description

    The USDA Forest Service is seeking to procure emergency vehicle equipment sales and installation services for upfitting four Special Agent Vehicles in Region 13 Zone 5. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) unit, ensuring that the vehicles are equipped with necessary emergency response features. The contract is intended to be awarded as a sole-source to LEHR/Stommel, Inc., based on their unique qualifications, including proximity, past performance, and technical expertise, which will minimize vehicle downtime and transportation costs. Interested parties can reach out to Drackus Thomas at drackus.thomas@usda.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

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    Drackus Thomas
    drackus.thomas@usda.gov
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    Notice-of-Intent.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigation intends to award a sole-source contract to LEHR/Stommel, Inc. for upfitting four Special Agent Vehicles in Region 13 Zone 5. This decision, made under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302 (Limited Sources Justification), is due to LEHR/Stommel's proximity, past experience, and ability to meet urgent requirements. Their location minimizes vehicle downtime for warranty repairs and reduces transportation costs. A written justification, as per FAR 6.303-1, will be approved. The contract is subject to negotiation and approval, with LEHR/Stommel, Inc. deemed uniquely qualified based on location, past performance, technical expertise, and reduced transportation costs.
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