Upfit Vehicle - 2025 Ford F250 LU87
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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. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations (LEI), Region 13 Subregion 9 in Illinois, is soliciting proposals for the upfitting of one (1) 2025 Ford F250 LU87 police patrol vehicle. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a vendor to provide all necessary supplies and services, including vehicle pick-up and delivery, to transform the vehicle into a fully equipped law enforcement unit. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The vendor will be responsible for the comprehensive upfitting of a Government-Furnished 2025 Ford F250 LU87 Police Patrol Pickup. Key tasks include:
- Vehicle Upfit: Installation, programming, and integration of specialized equipment.
- Logistics: Pick-up and delivery of the vehicle, and acquisition of all required supplies.
- Equipment Installation: This includes a prisoner transport cage system (Setina Trans Max or equivalent), front partition, dual gun locks with a Santa Cruz SC-2 rack, vehicle striping and graphics (from an approved supplier like Decal Details, LLC), window tint, and an A-pillar LED spot light.
- GFE Integration: Installation of Government-Furnished AXON in-vehicle camera system and GEOTAB Telematics.
- Interior Systems: Procurement and installation of microphone mounts, a printer system (Gamber-Johnson armrest, Brother power adapter), a 5-lb ABC fire extinguisher, and mobile computing equipment (computer dock, iKey Keyboard, Gamber-Johnson Mongoose mount).
- Electrical: All peripherals must integrate into the factory-supplied LU87 power distribution system, avoiding direct battery connections without approval. Wiring must be labeled, documented, and interfaced with factory systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: April 30, 2026 – July 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 441227 (Automobile Dealers).
- Size Standard: $28.5 million.
- Offers Due: April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: April 8, 2026.
Place of Performance
The upfitting work will be performed at the vendor's facility, which must be located within 300 miles of the designated USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement pick-up location in Illinois. The completed vehicle will be delivered to Harrisburg, IL 62946.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical Acceptability and Past Performance are significantly more important than price. Proposals must include a Price Proposal, Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Representations and Certifications.
Special Requirements
Contractors must have an active SAM registration. All installations must adhere to strict uniformity standards, including wiring routes and protective sheathing. The contractor is responsible for the secure storage of Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) and the vehicle, and for any damage incurred while in their possession. Wage determinations for Illinois counties apply, impacting labor costs.