Sources Sought - Truck Bed Camper
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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) in Fort Collins, CO, is conducting a Sources Sought for a Truck Bed Mounted Camper. This is for market research purposes to identify interested parties and determine the method of procurement, potentially leading to a Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) truck bed camper designed to fit an 8’ Ford F250 pickup truck bed. Key salient characteristics include:
- Design: Self-contained, removable, hard-sided unit (no pop-up/soft-sided), allowing towing of additional trailers.
- Compatibility: Must securely fit an 8 ft Ford F250 bed with specific dimensions (e.g., 98 in length, 63.5 in interior width, 50.5 in between wheel wells).
- Removable Jack System: Automatic, retractable electric leg-jacks for easy removal.
- Climate Control: Factory-installed heating and air conditioning, thermostat-controlled.
- Warranty: Manufacturer warranty plus a minimum 1-year labor warranty.
- Documentation: One hard copy and one electronic PDF version of all manuals.
- Training: On-site demonstration or training before first operation.
- Delivery: All materials delivered no later than 45 days of award.
Note: The Buy American Act applies; the USDA seeks information on sources that can supply US-mined, produced, or manufactured products.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- NAICS Code: 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing) with a 1,000-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: Potential for Small Business Set-Aside or full and open competition.
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST.
- Published: May 22, 2026.
Evaluation
Responses will be used to ascertain potential market capacity and determine the procurement method. This is not a request for proposal, and no contract will be awarded based on this announcement.
Additional Notes
Interested businesses must submit:
- Product Information: Proposed product/manufacturer, specification sheets, and brochures.
- Place of Manufacturing: Specify if manufactured in the U.S. (Buy American Act).
- Business Size/Socioeconomic Status: Indicate applicable status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB).
- Company Information: Point of contact, SAM UEI, and active SAM.gov registration confirmation.
Do not include quotes. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted; email inquiries only to Mario Garcia.