Steel Utility Truck Bed

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking market research for a Steel Utility Truck Bed to be installed on a 2024 Chevy Silverado 5500HD, with the primary objective of determining vendor capabilities and installation feasibility. The pre-solicitation notice requires interested vendors to submit detailed information about their installation location, specifically evaluating the driving distance from Puxico, MO 63960. The government anticipates a potential delivery distance of up to 250 miles one-way and will assess vendor logistics based on this criterion. Key technical requirements include a 30K hitch with turnover ball, steel tube headache rack, 1/8" treadplate deck, toolboxes, work lights, LED lighting, and an inverter for an air compressor. Vendors must respond to Megan Allaire by Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 1700 Eastern Time, providing comprehensive information about their ability to meet the specified requirements.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors in the Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing sector (NAICS 336211). No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is focused on a single utility truck bed installation, suggesting a relatively focused and potentially limited-scope project. The vehicle will be dropped off and picked up by the government, minimizing transportation complexities for the selected vendor. The timeline for the project is not explicitly defined beyond the response deadline, leaving potential flexibility for vendor scheduling and implementation. The project is categorized under the Product Service Code 2510 for Vehicular Cab, Body, and Frame Structural Components, which aligns with the specific procurement requirements.