Firetruck Upfitting

This solicitation, numbered 1202SA26Q9701, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial products issued under FAR Part 12 by the Department of Agriculture’s Incident Procurement Aviation Branch, with a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 811198. The contract seeks the upfitting of 4x4, four-door, five-passenger vehicles, primarily 2026 Ford F-250 Tremor models and a 2025 Ford Expedition, into specialized emergency response units with a white exterior finish and a special service package. Required upgrades include a special traction differential, towing/mountain ratio, engine block heater, all-terrain tires, increased output alternator, and standard amenities like cruise control and power features. Technical specifications mandate the installation of a lightbar programmed to government specifications, grill lights, console, siren/speaker/control head, reflective vinyl door decals featuring an FS shield and government markings, and a flat black rear security partition with screening across the top. All deliverables must include owner’s manuals, wiring diagrams, and warranty information in both electronic and hardcopy formats, and work must comply with OEM standards, NFPA guidelines, and USFS policies. The proposal due date has been extended multiple times and is currently set for August 7, 2026. Offers must include the solicitation number, offeror details, UEI, EFT indicator if applicable, a detailed description of the place of performance, and certifications not already in SAM. Crucially, failure to submit past performance information for three comparable projects completed within the last three years—including work description, dollar value, year completed, and client contact info—or a capabilities statement will render the proposal incomplete and unacceptable. Evaluation is based on three factors: price is the most important, followed by technical acceptability, and then past performance, with the combined weight of technical and past performance approximately equal to price. Contracts will be awarded to the most advantageous offer, considering price and other factors. Performance must be completed within a 120-day period, with delivery taking place at 3644 Avtech Pkwy, Redding, CA, under FOB Destination terms; contractors located more than 50 miles from the pickup point must trailer vehicles. Contractors must comply with federal laws on kickbacks, procurement integrity, and work hours and are subject to government inspection and acceptance procedures. Payment terms follow the Prompt Payment Act, and title transfers to