SOW VES Vehicle Modification Contract Update.pdf

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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for a vehicle modification contract issued by the 741st Maintenance Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Project Number RFQ1820450, dated 23 June 2026.

The Government seeks to install grille guards on 15 vehicles in the 741 Maintenance Squadron fleet to protect against animal strikes while traversing missile field operations across 13,800 square miles in north-central Montana. The contractor must source and install over-the-bumper style grille guards with bars surrounding the headlights on one Ford F-350 Super Duty, ten Ford F-150s, and four Dodge Ram 3500s. The contractor is responsible for all labor, tools, equipment, management, and materials necessary to complete the work. Work must be performed at the contractor's own secure, commercially established vehicle repair facility with capacity to accommodate full-size pickup trucks and provide safe, environmentally compliant workspace for repairs including painting and bodywork. The contractor must confirm and validate all measurements before ordering materials, comply with Malmstrom Air Force Base Installation and Air Force Standards, clean and vacuum vehicles upon completion, and dispose of waste off-base in compliance with state and local ordinances. No more than three vehicles will be in the contractor's possession at any one time. Upon completion of each vehicle modification, a 741 MXS Vehicle Control Officer will inspect for proper fit, finish, and operation. The contractor is responsible for safeguarding all government property throughout the contract period and must return all government vehicles, equipment, and materials at the end of each work period.

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Statement of Work For

VES Vehicle Modification Contract

Project Number: RFQ1820450

Prepared by: 741st Maintenance Squadron / Vehicle and

Equipment Section

23 June 2026

I. PURPOSE

To add Vehicle grille guards to the front of specific vehicles in the 741 Maintenance Squadron’s (MXS) fleet to provide for protection against animal strikes while traversing the missile field.

II. SCOPE

The primary goal of this acquisition is to increase capability of the current vehicle fleet managed by the 741 MXS Vehicles and Equipment Section. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary for this acquisition.

III. BACKGROUND

The Government seeks to upgrade the current fleet of vehicles used by maintenance teams throughout the 341 Missile Wing’s area of operations. This area includes some 13,800 square miles across north-central Montana, an area known for its big game and lush wildlife. Occasionally this wildlife will cause an “animal strike” (accident) on the surface roads and highways. The requested modifications are to increase vehicle survivability if one of these cases occurs. The Contractor is required to comply with and maintain the Malmstrom Air Force Base Installation and Air Force Standards for vehicles throughout the process. Below are photos of the current vehicles prior to modification. Below are reference photos for the current vehicles and examples of the grille guards being requested.

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IV. OBJECTIVES

1. Grille/Cattle Guards for Proto and Six Pack vehicles ( reference photos 1-5)

The Contractor is required to source and install a “grille guard” style accessory to the front of the listed vehicles which will provide protection to the front of the vehicle in the event of an animal strike. The style of guard provided need be no specific make or manufacturer long as it is of an over the bumper style with bars to surround the headlights (Reference photos 6-7).

V. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Contractor will confirm and validate all measurements prior to placing orders for materials.

2. Comply with Malmstrom Air Force Base Installation and Air Force Standards for vehicles.

3. Clean-up of the vehicles following modification shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor will perform a clean-up (sweep or vacuum) of the exterior of all vehicles when completed and returned to service.

4. Waste generated by the Contractor in performance of the services specified with this SOW shall be disposed of by contractor off base in compliance with State and Local ordinances.

5. Upon completion of modification to each vehicle one of the 741 MXS Vehicle Control Officers will inspect the vehicle for proper fit, finish and operation of components installed under this contract.

6. No more than three vehicles will be in the contractor’s possession at any one time to limit potential impact to the daily maintenance schedule.

7. The contractor shall perform all repairs within their own facility, which must be a secure, commercially established vehicle repair facility. The facility must have the capacity to accommodate a full-size pickup truck (such as the Proto and Six pack) and provide a safe and environmentally compliant workspace for the required repairs, including painting and bodywork. The contractor is responsible for providing all trained personnel, labor, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to fulfil the requirements of the contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and controlled forms provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government vehicles, equipment, and materials shall be returned.

Asset_ID Common Name Make Model

AF10C00312 Proto Ford F-350 Super Duty 6.7L PowerStroke AF14B00220 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00225 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00242 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00243 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00252 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00253 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00256 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00258 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00260 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF14B00263 Six Pack Ford F-150 AF16C00057 Proto Dodge Ram 3500 6.4L AF16C00064 Proto Dodge Ram 3500 6.4L AF16C00065 Proto Dodge Ram 3500 6.4L AF16C00067 Proto Dodge Ram 3500 6.4L

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