Vehicle Upfitting, Chequamegon Nicolet NF

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotations for vehicle upfitting services through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 12444626Q0009. The solicitation seeks to upfit two law enforcement vehicles—specifically Ram 2500 Powerwagon 4x4 Crew Cab trucks—in accordance with detailed technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work. Key requirements include installation of traffic warning systems, Federal Signal lightbars, electronic sirens, warning lights, interior console configurations, specialized electrical modifications, mobile radio pre-wiring, and vehicle markings. Evaluation will be conducted using a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with assessment based on pricing, technical capability, and past performance rated on an acceptable/neutral/unacceptable scale. Offerors must submit completed price schedules, experience questionnaires, and demonstrate technical acceptability with active SAM.gov registration. The deadline for quotation submission is 5:00 PM CST on January 29, 2026, with questions accepted until January 20, 2026. Amendment 0001, issued January 15, 2026, clarified that the government will provide and install grille guards, provide factory-installed winches, furnish vehicles with dial shifters, and handle vehicle transportation.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting eligibility to firms with annual revenues under $9 million. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis with a single award anticipated. Work must be completed within 60 days of order receipt, with the period of performance designated as February 6, 2026, through April 6, 2026. Government inspection will occur at the contractor's service location in Park Falls, Wisconsin 54552, where the upfitting work will be performed. Wage determination requirements apply to service contract workers in applicable Wisconsin and Minnesota counties, with specified hourly rates and benefits including health and welfare provisions, vacation leave, and paid holidays.