Law enforcement vehicle outfitting 2025 silverado

The Bureau of Land Management's California Region is seeking a specialized automotive repair contractor to outfit a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for law enforcement purposes at their Needles Field Office. The project requires professional installation of integrated equipment to transform a standard vehicle into a fully functional law enforcement patrol vehicle that meets California state emergency vehicle specifications. Contractors must be located within 120 miles of the Needles Field Office in Needles, California, and must have the capability to install complex law enforcement equipment including LED emergency lights, siren systems, communications equipment, prisoner transport cages, and weapon mounts. The pre-solicitation notice is currently in a sources sought phase, with responses due by March 6, 2025, and is intended to conduct market research to understand potential contractor capabilities. Interested vendors must provide detailed company information including SAM UEI number, CAGE code, size status, and applicable NAICS codes.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and falls under NAICS code 811114 for specialized automotive repair. The period of performance for the vehicle outfitting is 60 days after contract award, with standard work hours of 7:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contractor will be responsible for installing both government-furnished equipment and some brand-name or equivalent components. Many of the installed components must maintain manufacturer warranties, and the work will be performed at the contractor's facility. The vehicle will require comprehensive electrical work, including housing control modules and communications equipment in a secure, locking storage box under the rear passenger seat. Contractors will need to coordinate closely with government personnel to ensure precise placement and integration of specialized law enforcement equipment.