8145--Custom Enclosed Box for Ford F550 Truck Frame
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the procurement of a Custom Enclosed Box and Lift Gate for a Ford F450/F550 Truck Frame. This requirement supports laundry service pickup and delivery operations at the Sheridan VA Medical Center in Sheridan, WY. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract. Quotes are due by March 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Local Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a custom-built cargo box and lift gate, installed on a Ford F450 chassis provided by the VA. Key specifications include:
- Cargo Box: White painted, sheet and post construction (min 0.04” aluminum panels, 12” extruded aluminum radius, heavy-duty cast aluminum corner caps). Roof minimum 0.40” aluminum for heavy snow loading. Overall dimensions: 96” wide, 12.5’ long; minimum inside dimensions: 85.5”H x 92”W. Features include a composite roll-up rear door, 12-gauge stainless steel rear frame, 4” longbeam "I" beam understructure, 1-1/8” laminated hardboard floor, full height plywood interior lining, 2 rows of recessed "E" track, interior LED lighting, flush mounted LED clearance lights, and a rearview camera system.
- Lift Gate: 1300lb rated, parallel arm lift style with a one-piece steel treadplate (35” loading depth + 6” taper).
- Installation & Logistics: Contractor is responsible for all labor and shipping of materials to their facility. Installation must occur at a contractor-provided facility within 150 miles or 2.5 hours travel of Sheridan VAHCS. The contractor will mount the box and lift gate, ensure operational functionality, and demonstrate it to VA personnel. The VA will deliver the cab/chassis to the contractor's facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Delivery: Required 120 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility (installation) and Sheridan VA Medical Center (F.O.B Destination).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, with VAAR 852.219-73 incorporated, indicating potential preference for verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
- Questions Deadline: March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Mountain Time.
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 23, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Mountain Time.
- Published Date: March 9, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the government, considering Technical Capability/Quality (Factor I) and Price (Factor II). Technical capability must meet or exceed requirements; offers not meeting Factor I will not be considered, regardless of price. Award will be on an All or Nothing Basis.
Special Requirements
- Contractor must submit a proposed cargo box design with measurements to the VA for approval prior to construction.
- A minimum 1-year warranty is required for the cargo box, lift gate, and all associated systems.
- Quotes must be submitted via email only to barron.long@va.gov (4MB email limit) and include Volume I (Technical Capability/Quality) and Volume II (Price).