K--NM-REFUGES-F150 VEHICLE UPFIT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Sat Team 2 office in Falls Church, Virginia, has awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for the upfitting of F-150 vehicles to meet law enforcement standards under the solicitation number 140FS226Q0081. The contract, titled NM-REFUGES-F150 VEHICLE UPFIT, is 100% set aside for small businesses and falls under NAICS code 336320, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The period of performance runs from April 23, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with delivery finalized at FOB destination to designated USFWS refuge locations. Contractors are responsible for transporting vehicles over 100 miles to their upfitting facility at their own expense and must complete all modifications by the end date. The Statement of Work details comprehensive upfit specifications, including standardized installation of emergency equipment, weatherproof wiring, OEM compatibility, and transfer of manufacturer warranties to the government. Warranty documentation must accompany each vehicle and be included in a packet inside the vehicle, while items covered by warranty must be clearly marked “Warranted” or described in detail on the packing slip with contact information for defect reporting. Vehicle decals, including the Agency Hot Line Number, must be installed according to strict dimensional and placement guidelines. The evaluation of proposals is based on a best-value trade-off approach, with technical approach being the most important factor, followed by lead time, past performance, and price, though no numerical weights or adjectival ratings are assigned. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF, with itemized breakdowns and clear labeling as “final payment.” Payment will be processed via electronic funds transfer, consistent with SAM.gov requirements, and will be administered by the FWS SAT 2 office in Falls Church, VA. Contractors must comply with numerous FAR clauses covering whistleblower rights, service labor standards, combating trafficking, paid sick leave, Buy American provisions, and prohibitions against contracting with inverted domestic corporations or entities using prohibited telecommunications equipment. The contract incorporates specific requirements such as the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act, mandating disclosure of covered telecommunications and IT products, and prohibits clauses that restrict employee reporting to oversight bodies. Compliance with Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and SAM.gov registration is mandatory,