23--CARGO VAN RETROFIT

The contract solicitation for a cargo van retrofit is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336390, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Office of Acquisition Grants in Sacramento, California, to support field operations involving the safe transport of a terrestrial radar system and related scientific equipment. The work requires retrofitting a 2024 Ford Transit High Roof cargo van within 45 calendar days of award, with performance to be conducted at the contractor’s facility located no more than 250 miles from Moffett Field, California. The retrofit must include custom fabrication, structural reinforcement, securement of equipment using integrated L-track systems, vibration-dampening measures, and full integration of electrical systems to ensure operational readiness and compliance with federal, state, and industry safety standards. The contract is governed under FAR Part 12 as a commercial items acquisition, and while no specific contract type is stated, the evaluation criteria emphasize a best-value trade-off process that prioritizes technical approach, proximity to the USGS facility, and past performance over price, with non-price factors being more important than cost. The solicitation mandates full compliance with labor standards under the Service Contract Act, referencing Wage Determination #2015-5637 and requiring adherence to Fair Labor Standards for service employees. Contractors must submit all invoices electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with payments processed via Electronic Funds Transfer. Government-furnished property, including the van and radar system, will be provided to the contractor’s facility, and contractors are responsible for its proper accounting and maintenance. Proposals must include technical documentation such as design layouts, electrical schematics, as-built records, and warranty information, and must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact by the deadline of April 27, 2026. Offerors are required to represent their small business status through SAM and must be currently registered with a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. The contract also incorporates clauses related to whistleblower protections, combating human trafficking, sustainable procurement, prohibitions on text messaging while driving, and union representation, with no formal packaging, marking, or preservation standards beyond basic load securement and environmental protection. The absence of detailed pricing data, CLINs, or option clauses indicates this is a request for quotation rather than a finalized award, with contract value determination pending evaluation of qualified small business submissions.