MAARNG Emergency Truck Light Install
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG), specifically the 1st Civil Support Team (CST), has issued a pre-solicitation for Emergency Truck Light Installation Services for their Ford F-550 vehicles. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Single Award Purchase Order. The purpose is to equip vehicles with audible and visual alert systems for safe navigation and scene control during emergency operations. Responses are due March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision to professionally install a complete emergency lighting and siren package. Key tasks include:
- Installation of emergency lighting and siren systems into the vehicle's factory auxiliary switch panel.
- Specific light components to be installed: one (1) front interior visor light bar (blue LEDs with white takedown lights), four (4) grille-mounted blue lights, two (2) rear-facing blue lights, and one (1) rear head denominator-style light.
- Installation of a siren system with activation via a dedicated factory auxiliary switch and horn override for air horn function.
- Ensuring all wiring is loomed, secured, professionally routed, and does not interfere with OEM systems.
- Ensuring all installed systems comply with federal, state, and military standards for emergency vehicle lighting and sirens.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Single Award Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: J023 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles)
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility (Wellesley Hills, MA area)
- Period of Performance: 14 calendar days from the date of contract award.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 21:00 EST
- Published Date: February 27, 2026
Special Requirements
Contractor shall provide all necessary resources (personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, quality control). Telework is not authorized. Contractor employees must comply with installation regulations. A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required. Contractor personnel must be clearly identified. Adherence to policies on trafficking in persons and Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) is mandatory.
Response Instructions
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for quote (RFQ) or request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation will be directly solicited to a minimum of three offerors electronically. Interested Offerors shall respond to this notice by the due date to Melissa Melcher (melissa.l.melcher2.civ@army.mil) and Lars Bernard (jeffrey.l.bernard6.civ@army.mil) with the following information:
- Vendor POC name
- Vendor Email address
- UEI/CAGE
- Draft quote (for information purposes only)