LE Vehicle Upfit-NWRS NM and AZ

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking small businesses to perform vehicle upfitting for two law enforcement trucks located in Tucson, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The solicitation, numbered 140FS225Q0044, requires specialized installation of law enforcement equipment including emergency lighting, radio systems, gun mounts, and electronic communication enhancements. Quotes are due by January 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with the government intending to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order based on best value criteria. The evaluation will prioritize past performance, proximity to vehicle locations, delivery timeframe, and price, with technical and performance factors being significantly more important than cost. Technical point of contact is Frank Montoya, and the contracting point of contact is Darla Freyholtz.

The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336320 (Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The period of performance is from January 29, 2025, to May 30, 2025, during which the contractor will upfit two Chevy trucks with specialized law enforcement equipment as specified in the Statement of Work. The vehicles will require complex modifications including custom wiring harnesses, VHF radio installations, satellite communication systems, emergency lighting, a programmable battery saver, and a cell phone signal booster. Wage determinations for both Arizona and New Mexico counties are applicable, with specific minimum wage requirements and fringe benefits. The government will arrange transportation of both vehicles to a single location for the upfitting process.