TX balcones canyonlands NWR - fire truck vehicle U

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to upfit two 2025 Chevy 2500 HD trucks into fire vehicles for the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge in Marble Falls, Texas. The upfitting work includes installing emergency vehicle equipment, custom consoles with radio mounting, specialized wiring for mobile radios and antennas, heavy-duty brush guards with winch systems, and agency-specific reflective striping and graphics that comply with Department of Interior vehicle standards. Contractors must be located within 250 miles of Marble Falls, Texas, provide hands-on training for installed equipment, and offer a minimum 12-month warranty covering both workmanship and manufacturer components. The evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis, considering technical expertise, ability to complete Statement of Work requirements, competitive lead time and pricing, and past performance history, with particular emphasis on experience with vehicle upfits in proximity to the current requirement. Technical proposals must include three examples of similar past work with detailed project information and references, and quotes must be submitted on company letterhead by October 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under a firm-fixed price contract structure, with no indication of incumbent contractors or previous award values provided in the documentation. The period of performance extends from October 8, 2025, through March 6, 2026, with final delivery required by March 6, 2026. The work involves upfitting exactly two vehicles and must be performed at a service location not exceeding 250 miles from Marble Falls, Texas. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 336120 (Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing) and PSC code K023 (Modification of Equipment- Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles). Contractors must comply with applicable wage determinations for Burnet County, Texas, which specify detailed hourly wage rates across multiple occupation classifications, health and welfare benefits at $5.55 per hour, and vacation benefits following federal service contract requirements.