QW van outfitting

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is soliciting quotations for the modification of a government-owned 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter cargo van into a mobile water sampling laboratory through Request for Quotations 140G0126Q0061. The scope of work includes outfitting the van with specialized equipment such as a 6,500-watt generator, roof-mounted air conditioning, comprehensive electrical infrastructure with multiple 110V outlets, laboratory-grade sinks with drainage systems, cabinetry, insulation, water-resistant flooring, and tie-down anchors to create a fully functional water-quality testing facility. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on March 26, 2026, and must include four tabs: a completed Standard Form 1449 with original signature and UEI (Tab A), itemized pricing for materials and labor (Tab B), FAR certifications (Tab C), and evaluation factors addressing technical capability and past performance (Tab D). Evaluation will focus on technical capability, assessed through a three-page technical proposal describing the approach to satisfy the Statement of Work requirements, and past performance, supported by documentation of up to three similar contracts or orders completed within the past three years. The anticipated award date is April 1, 2026, with delivery of the completed van required by May 29, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811121 (Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance) with a $9 million size standard, and all vendors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management to be eligible for award. No incumbent contractor or prior award value information is specified in the solicitation documents. The work will be performed at the contractor's facility with delivery to the Texas Water Science Center located at 501 Felix Street, Building 24, Fort Worth, Texas 76115, where the government-owned van is currently stationed. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Service Contract Labor Standards provisions, necessitating that offerors obtain the appropriate Department of Labor wage determination for the Fort Worth area and incorporate those prevailing wages into their quotations. The project timeline spans approximately 2.5 months from the anticipated award date of April 1, 2026, to the required delivery date of May 29, 2026, allowing contractors a defined window to complete all modifications and deliver the operational mobile laboratory.