Cargo van retrofit

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is soliciting quotations for the complete retrofit of a 2024 Ford Transit High Roof 148" cargo van to safely transport a terrestrial radar system and associated scientific equipment. The solicitation (140G0326Q0096) requires comprehensive retrofit services including custom fabrication, electrical integration, structural reinforcement, cargo management systems, interior insulation, a 300Ah electrical and auxiliary power system, custom mounting systems, tie-down and cargo securement systems, ventilation and vibration-dampening measures, and complete documentation including design layouts, electrical schematics, as-built documentation, and warranty information. Award will be made using a trade-off evaluation process that weighs technical approach, proximity to the USGS facility, experience and past performance (with minimum three references required), and price, with non-price factors weighted more heavily than price. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by April 22, 2026, and quotations are due by April 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time. Amendment 0001, issued on April 17, 2026, provides clarifications on van customization specifications and attaches the applicable Service Contract Act wage determination (WD # 2015-5637), with a minimum wage of $35.48 per hour for Automotive Mechanics.

This solicitation is set aside for 100% small business participation. The work shall be performed at the contractor's facility, preferably within 250 miles of the USGS duty station at Moffett Field, California 94035. The period of performance is 45 calendar days after award, scheduled for May 1 through June 15, 2026. No specific award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and the government will furnish both the cargo van and terrestrial radar system for fit-up and testing. All quotations must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Victor Nuno, at victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov, and any invoicing following award must be submitted through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform within 90 days after the period of performance expiration. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 12 procedures for commercial items.