Fire Command Trucks Upfitting Pike San Isabel NF

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation due date has been extended to February 3, 2026, at 1500 Mountain Time.

• Solicitation due date.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended. Contractors must ensure all required information is submitted by the new closing time and date.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the upfitting of eight (8) new Forest Service fleet trucks. The work involves installing red lights, sirens, and striping packages to meet fire command National and Regional standards. The government will supply the eight trucks, mobile radios, faceplates, antenna kits, and remote speakers. The vendor is responsible for procuring and installing all Red Lights-Siren (RLS) systems and striping/nomenclature kits.

• Upfitting of 8 new Fire Command Trucks with Red Lights-Siren (RLS) and striping packages.

• Installation of government-furnished mobile radios, faceplates, antenna kits, and remote speakers.

• Vendor must procure and install RLS systems and striping/nomenclature kits.

• Vendor must be located within 125 miles of Pueblo, CO 81008.

• Work must adhere to OEM/Manufacturer specifications, Industry Standards, NFPA standards, State Laws, Rules, and Regulations, and USDA Forest Service Policy.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: Completion by 12/19/2025.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offerors must submit a technical response, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

• Past Performance: A list of similar projects completed in the past three years is required.

• Price Quote: The completed Schedule of Items from Section B is required.

• Capabilities Statement: A statement of capabilities and years of experience is required.

• Representations and Certifications: Specific FAR provisions must be completed.

• Submission Method: Email to jessica.rasmussen@usda.gov with three separate attachments (Technical Capability, Price Quote, Past Performance and Representations and Certifications).

• Evaluation Factors: Price, Past Performance, and Technical Capability.

• Offer Due Date: 09/26/2025 at 1500 MT.

• NAICS Code: 336211 (Truck Trailer and Camper Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees.

• Set-aside status is not explicitly indicated in the provided pages, but various small business clauses are listed.

• The solicitation number is 1240LQ25Q0023.

• The issuing office is USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 5, Ogden, UT.

• The delivery location is Pike San Isabel National Forest, Pueblo, CO.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed specifications for the upfitting of eight (8) new fire command trucks for the Forest Service (FS), focusing on the Red Lights-Siren (RLS) and striping packages. It outlines specific requirements for lighting, siren systems, radio installation, console fabrication, and vehicle striping.

• Vehicle Specifications: Lists eight specific vehicles (2024 Ford F350 Supercab, Ford Ranger Crew Cab, Ford F250 Supercab, Ford F350 Crew Cab) with FS equipment numbers and VINs.
• FS Supplied Components: The Forest Service will provide BK mobile radios, console faceplates, remote speakers, and antenna kits.
• Vendor Responsibilities: The vendor must procure and install all RLS systems, striping, and nomenclature kits.
• RLS System Requirements: Detailed specifications for light bars (48"-54" wide, LED, specific color configurations for forward, side, and rear zones), forward, side, and rear warning lights (LED, red, triple flash mode), siren speakers (100-watt), and a 9-switch controller with PA system and radio rebroadcast capability.
• Console & Radio: Vehicle-specific consoles with storage, padded armrests, cup holders, and provisions for BK model KNG-M150-D or M-150 Remote radio, emergency lighting/siren controller, and multiple 12-volt power points including USB-C ports.
• Striping & Nomenclature: Vendor to install front, rear, side, and rooftop decals as per example pictures. FS will install door shields post-return.
• Geographic Requirement: Vendor must be located within 125 miles of Pueblo, CO 81008.

This document is critical for bidders interested in providing upfitting services for fire command vehicles. It details the exact technical specifications for all required components and installation, including specific lighting patterns, radio models, and console configurations. Bidders must carefully review these specifications to determine their capability to meet the requirements and to accurately price the contract. The geographic restriction is also a key consideration for eligibility.