Upfit Vehicle - 2025 Ford F250 LU87

SOL #: 12444526Q0017Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 6
Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

Harrisburg, IL

NAICS

Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (336390)

PSC

Modification Of Equipment: Vehicular Equipment Components (K025)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 25, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 10, 2026, 8:00 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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the upfitting of one (1) 2025 Ford F250 LU87 Patrol Vehicle for Law Enforcement use in Region 13, Subregion 9, Illinois. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with award based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Offers are due by April 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern.

Scope of Work

The primary objective is the final stage upfitting of one USFS-owned Ford F250 LU87 Police Patrol Pickup. The selected vendor will be responsible for vehicle pick-up and delivery, acquisition of necessary supplies, and comprehensive upfitting services. Key tasks and equipment include:

  • Vehicle Upfit: Integration of factory wiring, installation of a prisoner transport cage system (Setina Trans Max or equivalent), a Setina Front Recessed Partition, and dual gun locks with a Santa Cruz SC-2 gun rack.
  • Graphics & Lighting: Installation of a specific striping package (approved supplier: Decal Details, LLC), 20% ceramic window tint on front windows, and an A-pillar LED Spot light. Vehicle markings must comply with detailed specifications outlined in Exhibit C.
  • Technology Integration: Installation of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) including an AXON in-vehicle camera system and GEOTAB Telematics (T-Harness and G9 device). Procurement and installation of mobile computing equipment (computer dock, iKey Keyboard, Gamber-Johnson Mongoose mount), microphone mounts, and a printer system.
  • Safety & Power: Installation of a 5-lb ABC fire extinguisher and integration of all peripherals into the factory-supplied LU87 power distribution system, avoiding direct battery connections without approval.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract.
  • Solicitation Number: 1244452600017.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable NAICS code is 336390 with a size standard of 750 employees.
  • Period of Performance: Anticipated from April 10, 2026, to July 31, 2026, with delivery expected by July 31, 2026.
  • Place of Performance: The vendor must have a work facility within 300 miles of the designated USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement pick-up location. The vehicle will be used in Harrisburg, IL.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offers Due: April 8, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern.
  • Questions Due: April 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern.
  • Submission Requirements: Quotations must include a Price Proposal, Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Representations and Certifications. Bidders must complete specific blocks on the SF 1449 form and utilize Attachment B (Schedule of Items) for pricing.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror providing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. Technical Acceptability and Past Performance are significantly more important than price.
  • Compliance: Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Service Contract Labor Standards (Wage Determination for Illinois counties) apply, and bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet these requirements.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Lawrence Jackson at lawrence.jackson@usda.gov or 7712101659.

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