Service Body for Truck with Installation

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a total small business contractor to provide and install a 96" steel service body for a 2024 RAM 3500 single rear wheel 4x4 crew chassis at the Flathead National Forest. The solicitation (1284LM25Q0004) requires vendors to submit a technical proposal, price proposal with a completed SF-18 form, and required representations/certifications via email to andrea.haines@usda.gov by December 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM MST. The government will evaluate offers based on price for technically acceptable proposals that meet their specific requirements, which include a telescoping sliding roof system, lockable compartments, and a design tailored for firefighting and safety equipment storage. The period of performance spans from December 2, 2024 to April 15, 2025, with a mandatory delivery and installation deadline of April 15, 2025. Contractors must be capable of completing installation within 150 miles of Kalispell, Montana, or arrange vehicle transportation.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside with a specific focus on truck trailer manufacturing (NAICS 336212) and truck and tractor attachments (PSC 3830). The procurement covers a single service body for a government-furnished chassis, with the vendor responsible for professional installation meeting precise specifications for a Fire Engine Module. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract requires compliance with Department of Labor wage determinations, including minimum hourly rates of $17.20 for contracts entered after January 30, 2022. The place of performance is Kalispell, Montana (59901), with the installation location specified as 650 Wolfpack Way. Contractors must adhere to detailed wage regulations, including provisions for health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and holiday pay, with potential special differentials for hazardous work.