Vehicle Accident Damage Repair

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically the San Bernardino National Forest Fleet Management, is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive vehicle accident damage repair services for a 2022 Ford Super Duty F-350 pickup truck that sustained significant damage in a rollover accident. The contract requires a contractor capable of performing frame straightening, body repair, welding, painting, and general mechanical restoration to return the vehicle to its original condition. The solicitation (127EAT25Q0004) requires contractors to submit technical, pricing, and representational information, with award being made to the most advantageous quote based on equal consideration of technical capabilities and pricing. Quotes are due by December 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with a required period of performance of 90 days after contract award. Contractors must provide a damage assessment report within 14 days and submit weekly status reports throughout the repair process.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses within the General Automotive Repair NAICS category (811111), with a business size standard of $9 million. The place of performance is located in San Bernardino, California (ZIP 92408), where the contractor will receive the damaged vehicle and perform all necessary repairs. Contractors must demonstrate past performance through a comprehensive questionnaire detailing their experience in automotive repair and restoration. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the work involves full restoration of a damaged government fleet vehicle, including cab repair, utility box reconstruction, drivetrain restoration, and repainting with original decals. Performance will be measured against Department of Transportation inspection standards and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair procedures, ensuring high-quality restoration of the government's vehicle.