Upfitting of Four (4) Fire Command Vehicles, Forest Service, CA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to upfit four fire command vehicles with specialized emergency equipment for the Stanislaus National Forest in California. The procurement involves outfitting two Nissan Titans and two Ford F-350 vehicles with comprehensive emergency systems including LED light bars, warning lights with specific flash patterns, siren packages, electrical components, radio console installations, and specialized Forest Service striping and markings. The contractor must be located within a two-hour driving distance from the Stanislaus National Forest Supervisors Office in Sonora, California, as vehicle transportation via carrier is not acceptable. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, past performance, and price to determine the most advantageous offer. Quotes are due by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on June 25, 2025, with all questions directed to Catherine Sullivan at catherine.sullivan@usda.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 811198 with a size standard of $10 million, and no incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price arrangement requiring completion within 90 days from the date of award, with the contractor providing a minimum one-year warranty on all installed components and workmanship. The work involves installing sophisticated emergency vehicle equipment including 48"-60" LED lightbars with multiple color configurations, comprehensive radio harness systems for two separate radio installations, and precise reflective striping using 3M Scotchlite materials. Performance will take place in Sonora, California, where the contractor must have the capability to transport, upfit, and return the four government-owned vehicles within the specified geographic proximity requirement.