Firetruck and SUV Upfitting Installation

The contract entails the complete upfitting of Ford F-250 Tremor trucks and SUVs with specialized equipment required by the U.S. Forest Service, including lightbars, federal agency-specific decals, security partitions, and other vehicle modifications tailored to meet operational standards. All work must adhere strictly to U.S. Forest Service specifications to ensure consistency, safety, and functionality for field use in emergency and patrol scenarios. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid, and it falls under the NAICS code 811198 for other automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance. The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and is structured as a subcontract. Performance is required at the designated location in Redding, California, with a ZIP code of 96002. The work is managed by the Incident Procurement Aviation Branch within the Department of Agriculture, and while specific point of contact details are not listed, bidders must ensure full compliance with federal procurement requirements and deliver vehicles ready for immediate deployment in support of the Forest Service’s mission.