Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to provide Command Buildups for the Sierra, Eldorado, Inyo, Tahoe, and Sequoia National Forests. The contractor will be responsible for outfitting multiple fire emergency support vehicles with various components, including light bars, light heads, siren packages, electrical components, and special striping and marking. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract, and the contractor must provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. The contractor must also provide pricing for all individual line items and demonstrate the ability to meet the schedule requirements. Some key points to consider are:
• The contract will be for 25 vehicles, and the contractor must be able to supply and install all components (other than government-furnished) in accordance with Forest Service specifications.
• The contractor must perform the installation within a reasonable traveling distance (150 miles) from Placerville, CA.
• The government requires delivery of all items within 220 days ARO, and early deliveries will be accepted.
• The contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.