Aluminum truck bed-NW MT WMD, Great Falls, MT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure an aluminum gooseneck service body for a 2024 Ram 5500 cab/chassis, specifically for the NW MT Wetland Management District located in Great Falls, Montana. The Request for Quotations (RFQ 140FS225Q0047) details comprehensive specifications for the truck bed, including requirements for 6061 aluminum construction, specific dimensions, lighting features, and auxiliary equipment such as a fuel pump, hose reel, and auxiliary fuel tank. Vendors must submit quotes by 5:00 PM ET on January 30, 2025, with the government intending to award the contract based on best value considerations that include specifications compliance, delivery timeframe, vendor location, and pricing. The evaluation process will prioritize initial proposals, meaning vendors should submit their most competitive pricing upfront. Submissions must include the vendor's SAM UEI number, complete contact information, and an itemized pricing breakdown that encompasses all equipment and shipping costs.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses within NAICS category 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The required delivery timeline mandates that the vehicle must be delivered by July 4, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately six months from the solicitation date to complete the procurement. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest a comprehensive and potentially significant investment in specialized vehicle equipment. The place of performance is the NW MT Wetland Management District in Great Falls, Montana, indicating the geographic focus of this procurement. Email submissions are preferred for this contract, and vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the precise technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the solicitation.