AO 22804 betterment utility body I625007

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region is soliciting quotes for a utility truck body modification project for its Southern Nevada District Fire and Fuels Program. The solicitation seeks a contractor to install a CM TM/TMX Steel Tradesmen Body or equivalent on a 2024 Ford F550 cab and chassis, with specific requirements including a 60-inch cab-to-axle length, steel tube headache rack, 1/8" steel treadplate deck, and 6 lockable toolboxes. The truck will be equipped with a 30,000 lb gooseneck hitch, 24,000 lb bumper hitch, LED lighting systems, and must accommodate a government-supplied 4-foot wide Transfer Flow Fuel Tank and Hose Reel. The evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, assessing both technical specifications and price. Quotes are due by January 27, 2025, at 1700 EST and must be submitted electronically to the contract specialists.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 811111 (General Automotive Repairs) with a size standard of $9M. The period of performance is from January 30, 2025, to November 19, 2025, covering the installation and modification of the utility truck body for heavy equipment repair and refueling operations. The project will be located in the Southern Nevada District, with work performed to support the Bureau of Land Management's Fire and Fuels Program. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation includes detailed technical specifications for the utility body modification. The contract will be managed by the Nevada State Office in Reno, with Nakea Hughes serving as the contract specialist, contactable at NNHughes@blm.gov or 775-861-6302 for any additional information or clarifications.