Huron-Manistee NF Truck Build

The USDA Forest Service seeks a truck build for a wildland fire vehicle on a single-source basis from Knapheide Truck Equipment Center Flint, with quotations due August 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. central time and questions due August 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. central time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside restricted to concerns under NAICS 811114 with a size standard of 750 employees.

Place of performance is Wellston, Michigan (Huron-Manistee National Forest, Chittenden Nursery, 1170 Nursery Road OFF M55, Wellston, Michigan 49689). The procurement requires construction of a Great Lakes Wildland Fire Management Support Vehicle built on a commercial Ford F-450 chassis. The vehicle must be fabricated to NFPA 1900 current edition standards and incorporate extensive specifications including a fiberglass composite body with walk-in superstructure, dual mobile radios, 16-switch multiplex electrical system, Warn 16,500-pound electrically operated winch with synthetic rope, Viair dual air compressor system, Alliance Wireless backup camera, weBoost cell signal booster, and comprehensive LED interior and exterior lighting. The vehicle must achieve minimum 26-inch ground clearance and 20-degree departure angle when loaded, and tilt to 30 degrees minimum before lifting tires. Finish is Bright White with reflective DOT striping and unit numbering to be determined at pre-construction conference. An eight-year warranty covering materials and workmanship is required, along with operation and service manuals and road kit upon delivery.

Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis representing best value using lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering price and past performance (rated acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable). Quotations must be submitted in three separate attachments: price proposal, past performance questionnaire, and technical approach. Delivery is F.O.B. destination. The procurement is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12.