Orpi SAR van upfitting

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking quotations for a Search and Rescue (SAR) Van Upfitting project at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona. The solicitation requires vendors to customize a 2025 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with specialized equipment, including LED lighting, a retractable awning, custom shelving, jump seats, spray foam insulation, and slip-resistant flooring. Eligible vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with the NAICS code 336320 small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Quotes are due by 11:00 PM ET on June 12, 2025, with an anticipated award date on or before June 17, 2025. The evaluation criteria focus on meeting the specified van upfitting requirements and adherence to small business qualifications.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside with a performance period from June 17, 2025, to November 14, 2025. The National Park Service will provide additional equipment, including emergency lighting and a Motorola APX 7500 radio, to complement the vendor-supplied van modifications. While specific award values are not disclosed, the solicitation suggests a focused procurement for a single specialized vehicle tailored to search and rescue operations. The place of performance is Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona, where the upfitted van will support the park's emergency response and search and rescue capabilities. The project represents a targeted equipment procurement aimed at enhancing the National Park Service's operational effectiveness in a challenging desert environment.