Vehicle Upfit
ID: 1240LR25Q0028Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 6Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211)

PSC

VEHICULAR CAB, BODY, AND FRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (2510)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2e6d265fd91c448ba0510a187ded09b3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide vehicle upfit services for a 2024 Ford F350 DRW 4x4 vehicle, designated EN6632. The project entails modifying the vehicle to function as a transportation unit for land surveying equipment and personal gear, requiring a rugged design suitable for off-road conditions, including the installation of an enclosed steel utility service bed with specific compartments and safety features. This procurement underscores the USDA's commitment to small business participation in government contracting, with a submission deadline of July 24, 2025, and a project completion timeline of 120 calendar days post-notice to proceed. Interested contractors should contact Adam Koepke at adam.koepke@usda.gov or call 208-712-8218 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adam Koepke
    (208) 712-8218
    adam.koepke@usda.gov
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    1240LR25Q0028 Solicitation Revised.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the upfit of a 2024 Ford F350 DRW 4x4 vehicle, designated EN6632. The procurement is set aside for small businesses, with a deadline for submissions on July 24, 2025. The selected contractor will modify the vehicle to serve as a transportation unit for land surveying equipment and personal gear, necessitating a rugged design suitable for off-road conditions. Key requirements include the installation of an enclosed steel utility service bed with specific dimensions, compartments for equipment storage, and safety features including a grill guard and electric winch. The project timeline stipulates completion within 120 calendar days after notice to proceed. Offerors must provide a technical proposal detailing past performance on similar projects, alongside a price proposal. Contractors are required to adhere to various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses ensuring compliance with procurement standards. This solicitation emphasizes the USDA's commitment to leveraging small business participation in government contracting, while also ensuring safety and functionality in equipment transportation.
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