NM - Refuges Z1 Upfit (HARDEN)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking a small business contractor to provide vehicle upfitting services for law enforcement vehicles, specifically focusing on modifying Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado crew cab pickups for emergency response use. The solicitation (No. 140FS225Q0113) requires the contractor to install comprehensive emergency vehicle equipment, including lighting, siren systems, communication equipment, and specialized wiring harnesses. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, lead time after order receipt, past performance, and price, with the first three factors weighted more heavily than cost. The solicitation requires an electronic submission of a detailed technical narrative, company information, and pricing details, with proposals due by May 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Vendors must complete the vehicle upfitting within 150 days of contract award and provide a minimum 12-month warranty on all work.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses in the Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing category (NAICS 336320), with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is located at 3201 E Universal Way in Tucson, Arizona, where the upfitted vehicles will be delivered. The contract period of performance spans from May 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with the contractor required to have a facility located in Arizona. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates the procurement will involve multiple vehicles that require comprehensive law enforcement modifications. The vehicles will be configured as either fully marked (Class A) or unmarked (Class B) law enforcement vehicles, with specific technical installation standards to ensure equipment durability in extreme environmental conditions.