Utility Bed with Liftgate, Wisdom RD, Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the Purchase and Installation of a Utility Bed with Liftgate for a Government-Furnished 2021 Ford F-250 HD 4x4 Extended Cab. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 1284LL26Q0013. The work involves providing and installing specific after-market components. Quotations are due February 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide and install a comprehensive utility bed system, including:
- Steel Service Body: 82” L x 77.5” W x 40” H, with specific compartment depth, floor pattern, locking system, shelving, light guards, and warranties (3-year paint, 6-year structural).
- Bumper: Recessed, with surface grip, 7-way RV style trailer socket, Ford OEM Backup camera integration, mud flaps, steel headache rack, grab handles, and floor tie-downs.
- Liftgate: Protected/recessed main control, fully enclosed hydraulic system, maintenance-free bearings, minimum 1,600-lb lift capacity, dual hydraulic cylinders, and a minimum 49” x 48” load area.
- Industrial Power Inverter: Minimum 2,000 continuous output wattage, wired to an upfitter switch, with multiple outlets and weather-proof 110V outlet.
- Running Boards: Minimum 300-pound capacity, 7 inches wide, open tread design, with a minimum 5-year warranty.
- Additional Components: Bed liner (applied to cargo area floor, walls, and tailgate interior) and E-track with minimum 4 ratchet straps.
- Vehicle Handling: The Forest Service will drop off and pick up the vehicle within 300 miles of Wise River, MT.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees).
- Questions Due: February 23, 2026, via email to jean.keithley@usda.gov.
- Quotations Due: February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM PT, via email to jean.keithley@usda.gov.
- Delivery Required By: June 30, 2026 (early deliveries accepted).
- Award: One award is anticipated.
Evaluation
Award will be based on Best Value to the Government, considering:
- Technical Factor: Product specifications, schedule, and warranty.
- Past Performance: Recency, relevancy, quality, timeliness, business practices, and customer satisfaction.
- Price: Primary factor for award determination and reasonableness.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Key contacts include Jeannie Keithley (jean.keithley@usda.gov, 208-510-5433) for submissions and questions, and Jackie Dumke (jackie.dumke@usda.gov, 406-683-3982) for installation coordination. The place of performance is Wise River, MT.