Crew Haul Engine In Frame Rebuild for the Tahoe National Forest

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform an in-frame engine rebuild for a 2014 International 4400 SBA 4X2 Crew Carrier vehicle located at the Tahoe National Forest. The solicitation requires a comprehensive engine rebuild that includes removing the old engine, replacing components such as main bearings, pistons, liners, and EGR cooler, and performing necessary calibrations. The contractor must complete a two-hour extended test drive and reassemble the old engine core for shipping. Quotes are due by December 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, with a performance period spanning from December 9, 2024, to January 31, 2025. The evaluation will likely focus on technical capability, warranty provisions, and compliance with the detailed rebuild specifications outlined in the solicitation.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 811111 (General Automotive Repair) with a specific requirement that the contractor be located within 100 miles of the Tahoe National Forest facility in Grass Valley, California. The solicitation includes two line items: the primary engine rebuild work and an optional towing service. The vehicle in question is equipped with a MAXXFORCE DT 300HP/2400 GOV engine and is currently located at Silver State International in Sparks, Nevada. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on both parts and labor, ensuring quality and reliability of the engine rebuild. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the complexity of the rebuild and the specific technical requirements suggest a moderate-value contract focused on precision mechanical work for government vehicle maintenance.