K--USFWS MT FIRE ZONE Gooseneck Service Body

The contract is for the design, fabrication, and delivery of a Gooseneck Service Body for a 2026 Chevrolet 5500 chassis under solicitation number 140FS226Q0110, issued by the Department of the Interior’s FWS SAT Team 2 in Falls Church, Virginia. This is a small business set-aside award, requiring offerors to certify as small businesses and potentially qualify under socioeconomic categories including WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and SDB. The service body must meet detailed technical specifications including a 1/8-inch tread plate floor, 20-gauge galvanneal steel construction, LED clearance lights, upgraded rear lighting with strobe capability, nitrogen gas struts, a 7-way trailer plug, and an oven-cured black paint finish, with full compliance to the attached Statement of Work. Performance is expected to begin on June 15, 2026, with delivery due no later than July 1, 2027, and the vehicle will be transported at no cost to contractors within 250 miles of Lewistown, Montana, where assembly and modification will occur. The contract employs a fixed-price structure using the SF-1449 form and incorporates essential FAR clauses such as 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, along with requirements for compliance with federal laws, disputes, and termination for cause, as well as representations of small business status and the Buy American Act. Delivery is FOB destination, and acceptance by the Government is mandatory at the designated delivery point based on conformance to contract specifications, merchantability, and fitness for purpose. Payment must be submitted electronically through the DOI Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and failure to comply requires a written waiver. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is Jeremy Riva, reachable via email or phone for solicitation inquiries. The evaluation process prioritizes technical conformance over price, with award based on best value trade-off, and does not allow for discussions after submissions. The contract includes special requirements such as anti-trafficking compliance, sustainability standards, security certifications, and provisions for extending service through options. All offerors must possess a valid SAM UEI and provide accurate socioeconomic certifications with their proposals.