Description
The United States Forest Service (Region 5) is seeking quotations from small‑business firms to outfit nine (9) Ford F‑250 “Tremor” crew‑cab pickup trucks as fire‑emergency support vehicles. The work includes installing fire‑command equipment, communications gear, camper shells, and other region‑specific fire‑suppression components in accordance with Forest Service specifications (attachments detail exact parts). All work must be performed at a contractor facility within 150 mi of Susanville, CA; the Forest Service will handle delivery and pickup of the completed vehicles. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 336211) and will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis. Offers must be submitted by 5 PM PDT on August 31 2026; questions are due by August 25 2026. The period of performance runs from 10 Sep 2026 to 31 Mar 2027 (≈ 7 months). • Outfit 9 Ford F‑250 trucks to fire‑command standards • Install communications, lighting, water‑carrying, and optional camper‑shell equipment • Perform work at a CA location within 150 mi of Susanville • Small‑business total‑set‑aside (NAICS 336211) • Firm‑fixed‑price, lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable award • Offer deadline 31 Aug 2026; questions 25 Aug 2026 • Performance period Sep 2026 – Mar 2027