MI - vehicle repair - 2024 frontier

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking automotive repair services for a 2024 Nissan Frontier pickup truck that sustained damage in a deer collision. The solicitation (RFQ 140G0125Q0066) requires comprehensive front-end repairs including work on the bumper, lamps, grille, radiator support, cooling system, HVAC, hood, fender, front door, and paint. Quotes are due by March 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with vendors required to submit their proposals via email in PDF format, accompanied by two past performance references, Federal Tax ID, and SAM UEI. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating both technical capability and vendor experience. Vendors must submit any questions about the solicitation by February 28, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, and must comply with the specified Department of Labor Wage Determination.

The solicitation is open to small businesses and does not have a specific set-aside designation beyond that category. The vehicle requiring repair is located in Lansing, Michigan, and must be picked up and returned to East Lansing after repairs are completed. Delivery of the repaired vehicle is required by May 31, 2025, with the contract to be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis and FOB destination terms. The repair work is classified under NAICS category 811121 for Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance, with a corresponding PSC category of 4910 for Motor Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment. Contractors must adhere to wage determination guidelines, which specify minimum hourly wages of $17.75 and include provisions for fringe benefits, and must provide warranty information, test all replacement parts, and conduct test drives to ensure repairs meet quality and safety standards.