Fuels Truck Buildup

SOL #: 127EAY26Q0025Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
Six Rivers National Forest
EUREKA, CA, 95501, United States

Place of Performance

Eureka, CA

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211)

PSC

Miscellaneous Vehicular Components (2590)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 25, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 8, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Six Rivers National Forest is soliciting quotations for the Fuels Truck Buildup project. This opportunity is for the installation of low-profile utility bodies on two Government-provided 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 dual rear wheel chassis. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all necessary supplies, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision to install low-profile utility bodies on two 2024 Dodge Ram 3500 Tradesman chassis (VINs specified in Attachment 2). The installation must adhere to Forest Service specifications Class 273, utilizing Six Rivers Equipment numbers EN-1264 and EN-1263. All materials must conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards.

Key Requirements

Detailed construction specifications include:

  • Substructure: One-piece continuous torsion-box frame.
  • Body Fabrication: Minimum A-40 galvaneal steel.
  • Compartments: Lower rear and both sides with integral drip rail, weather-tight, and two adjustable divider tracks per compartment.
  • Doors: Double panel lap type, vertically hinged with over-center spring checks and 3-point locking T-handles; horizontally hinged with heavy-duty chain and locking T-handles.
  • Bed Floor: 1/8" diamond plate steel, completely flat.
  • Lighting & Protection: Full-length LED strip lighting in compartments, 1/8-inch-thick polished aluminum tread plate body protection panels.
  • Tailgate & Bumper: 12"H fold-down tailgate, diamond plate rear bumper (no hitch recess).
  • Finishing: Protective/non-skid coating (Line-X or equivalent) on top exterior, bed area, and interior tailgate. Full undercoating and finish paint to match the cab.
  • Accessories: Electronic audible back-up alarm, Class 4 receiver hitch with 7-way flat pin plug, and installation of a Government-provided back-up camera.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-fixed price Request for Quotation (RFQ).
  • Period of Performance: April 14, 2026, to July 10, 2026.
  • Delivery Date: July 10, 2026.
  • Place of Performance: Eureka, CA 95501. If the vendor is within 150 miles of Redding, CA, the Government will handle chassis delivery and pickup. Otherwise, the vendor is responsible for transportation.
  • Warranty: Five (5) year warranty on materials and workmanship.

Set-Aside & Eligibility

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336211, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. All responsible small business concerns may submit a quotation.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotations Due: April 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
  • Submission Method: Email quotations to Kari.Hughes@usda.gov.
  • Price Firmness: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical approach, past performance, and price.
  • Questions Due: March 30, 2026.

Important Dates

  • Published Date: March 25, 2026
  • Questions Due: March 30, 2026
  • Quotations Due: April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM PT
  • Anticipated Delivery: July 10, 2026

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 25, 2026
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