Engine Replacement project for a 2020 RAM 4500

The USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region is soliciting quotes for an engine replacement project involving a 2020 RAM 4500 vehicle currently located in Custer, South Dakota. The project requires complete removal and replacement of the existing engine with a new or refurbished 6.4L motor that meets manufacturer specifications, along with post-installation testing to restore the inoperable vehicle to working condition. Vendors must be located within 350 miles of Custer, South Dakota, and must provide a comprehensive technical proposal detailing their equipment, personnel qualifications, and proposed completion timeline. The government will evaluate proposals using a "best value" approach based on technical capability, price, and completion date, with ratings of Does Not Meet, Meets, or Exceeds for each criterion. Quote submissions are due on August 11, 2025, with vendors required to complete specific sections of the SF1449 form and provide both technical and price proposals.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 811111 for General Automotive Repair, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the government seeks a single award, firm-fixed price service contract with a desired completion timeline of 90 days after award. The selected contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on parts and labor that is honored through a nationwide network of RAM dealerships. Performance will take place in Custer, South Dakota, where the disabled vehicle is currently located, requiring the contractor to handle transportation logistics for the engine replacement work within the specified geographic constraint.