R5 Command Buildups

This solicitation, numbered 127EAY26Q0074, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the modification and outfitting of fire command vehicles for the Sierra, Eldorado, Inyo, Tahoe, and Sequoia National Forests. The requirement is unrestricted, with no small business set-aside, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 811198, with a small business size standard of $10 million. Responsibly qualified sources may submit quotations, which must be provided electronically to PPS.proposals@usda.gov by May 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The contract anticipates a firm-fixed-price award, with performance to occur within 150 miles of Placerville, California, and must be completed across 25 vehicles within a 220-day timeframe, with no more than 30 calendar days allowed per vehicle. Vehicles will be supplied by the government, and all work must be performed in a workmanlike manner to preserve OEM warranties, using only traceable OEM-sourced parts and adhering strictly to Forest Service specifications for striping, decals, lighting, and electrical systems. The technical evaluation prioritizes the offeror’s ability to meet the Statement of Work and Statement of Objectives, with price assessed for fairness and reasonableness, and past performance evaluated using adjectival ratings of Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable—all of which must be rated Acceptable or Neutral for eligibility. Award will go to the technically superior offeror with a fair and reasonable price, making this a best-value trade-off, not LPTA. Special requirements include a one-year warranty on all installed components, installation of all electrical systems on a standalone platform to avoid voiding manufacturer warranties, strict compliance with OEM, NFPA, state, and USDA Forest Service standards, and adherence to Executive Orders 14168 and 14173 regarding equitable hiring and non-discrimination in subcontracting. Wage determinations for multiple California and Nevada counties are provided in attachments, mandating compliance with the Service Contract Act. Marking specifications require 3M Scotchlite reflective striping, black vinyl lettering for designators, and specific Forest Service decals using brown reflective vinyl. Payment will be made via electronic funds transfer through the System for Award Management, and contractors must maintain active SAM registration. No specific packaging, preservation