USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigation R13 Zone 9 Patrol Vehicle upfit EN 2055 2276

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor to upfit two marked patrol vehicles for Law Enforcement and Investigations in Region 13 Zone 9. Specifically, the solicitation requires upfitting a 2024 Ford F150 and a 2022 Ford Expedition MAX XL with comprehensive law enforcement vehicle modifications, including emergency lighting, communication systems, security equipment, and specialized interior configurations. The evaluation will be conducted across two primary factors: Technical Proposal and Price, with sub-factors of Past Performance and Technical Capability using an adjectival rating system of Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable. Potential contractors must submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and contractor representations/certifications by April 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT. The government will use a comprehensive past performance questionnaire to assess vendor capabilities, with questions focusing on quality of service, program management, and cost control. The final award will be made to the most advantageous responsible offeror, with technical and past performance factors considered significantly more important than price.

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 336320 (Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing). The contract will have a 120-day effective period from the award date, with the contractor responsible for vehicle pickup from Park Falls, Wisconsin and Cadillac, Michigan, and subsequent delivery after upfitting. The place of performance is designated as Fort Lesley J. McNair, DC 20024, with vehicle modification work to be completed within 60 days of receiving the vehicles. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation involves two vehicles requiring comprehensive law enforcement modifications. The contractor must ensure uniform equipment installation, including specific marking requirements such as law enforcement badges, green and gold striping, and various official decals as detailed in the attached specifications. The procurement is part of the Forest Service's fleet workplan, with acquisition plan/requisition number 1143815, targeting vehicles for official law enforcement patrol operations.