Sole Source LEI Vehicle Upfits

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks upfitting of three law enforcement patrol vehicles (one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and two Ford F-150s) for its Law Enforcement and Investigations Region 13, Subregion 2, with proposals due July 20 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time and questions due July 17. This is an 8(a) sole source procurement awarded to Dana Safety Supply, foreclosing open competition.

Place of performance is Lakewood, Colorado. The contractor must begin work within 60 days of receiving government-furnished equipment and maintain a work facility within 300 miles of Lakewood, Colorado, or bear transportation costs. Period of performance runs from July 27 through September 27, 2026, with delivery required by September 20.

Technical requirements include integration with factory LU87 final-stage wiring systems (no direct battery connections permitted), installation of Setina Trans Max prisoner transport cage systems, front partitions, Santa Cruz SC-2 dual gun racks with electronic release mechanisms, complete vehicle striping and graphics from Decal Details LLC, 20 percent ceramic window tint, AXON in-vehicle camera systems, GEOTAB telematics devices, Gamber-Johnson printer armrest with Brother Pocket Jet printer, fire extinguishers, microphone mounts, mobile computing equipment including iKey keyboards and Mongoose mounts, and emergency lighting system programming via CENCOM Whelen siren control modules. All labor must be performed exclusively by vetted commercial technicians; use of government labor programs, volunteer labor, or similar arrangements is prohibited due to law enforcement security sensitivity. Equipment installation must be uniform and consistent across all three vehicles, with all deficiencies identified by the government corrected at no additional cost.

NAICS code 336390, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply for the Denver, Colorado region. Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis using lowest-price technically acceptable criteria, with evaluation of technical acceptability, past performance, and representations and certifications. Invoices shall be submitted in arrears via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. Contact Lawrence Jackson at 703-605-4655 or lawrence.jackson@usda.gov.