USDA Forest Service Region 13 Zone 5 Law Enforcment Special Agent Vehicle UPFIT

The USDA Forest Service, Region 13 Zone 5 Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI) has issued a Special Notice regarding emergency vehicle equipment sales and installation services. Posted on October 17, 2025, this notice announces the agency's intent to award a sole-source contract for upfitting four Special Agent Vehicles. The Notice of Intent identifies LEHR/Stommel, Inc. as the intended recipient of this contract award. The justification for the sole-source procurement is based on the vendor's geographic proximity, demonstrated past performance, and capability to efficiently complete vehicle upfitting and warranty services. The Forest Service emphasizes that this letter represents an intent to award and does not constitute a binding contract; formal contracting procedures and negotiations will follow.

The primary objective of this procurement is to obtain comprehensive vehicle upfitting services for four law enforcement special agent vehicles, including equipment installation and associated warranty support. Interested parties should note the deadline of October 31, 2025, though this date appears to relate to the special notice posting rather than a competitive bidding period, given the sole-source nature of the acquisition. The procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302, which permits limited competition under specific circumstances. Key factors influencing the sole-source decision include the vendor's ability to manage vehicle pickup and delivery from a remote rural location, minimize vehicle downtime, and provide cost-effective services through proximity to the location. While no specific eligibility criteria are articulated for other contractors, the competitive opportunity appears limited to LEHR/Stommel, Inc., as this is a sole-source procurement justified by unique qualifications and circumstances.