Emergency Vehicles Upfit for 2024 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Pickups

SAM.gov Posting Notice

Title: Emergency Vehicles Upfit for 2024 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Pickups

Product Service Code: 2540 - Vehicular Furniture and Accessories

Solicitation Number: 12443925Q0008

Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Synopsis:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Description:

The Forest Service has a requirement for the purchase and installation of lighting, sirens, markings, and radio equipment for four (4) 2024 Ram 2500 Crew Cab pickups. The upfit must conform to Regional and National Standards for Fire Command Vehicles. The product service code for this requirement is 2540.

Brand Name or Equal:

This solicitation is for brand name or equal items as listed in the schedule of items. Offerors shall provide sufficient information for the Government to determine its level of confidence in the ability of the Offeror to provide the requirements of the RFQ based on an assessment of relevant experience from the contractor.

Evaluation Criteria:

The Government will use a confidence rating scale of high, some, or low confidence to evaluate the quotes. Offerors shall provide sufficient information for the Government to determine its level of confidence in the ability of the Offeror to perform the requirements of the RFQ based on an assessment of relevant experience from the contractor.

Section L - Instructions to Offerors:

1. Submission of Quotes:
   
   
   
   
   • Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to david.easter@usda.gov no later than 2/10/25 1700.
   
   
   • Quotes must include the following:
     
     
     
     • Completed SF 18 form.
     
     
     • Technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary.
     
     
     • Completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3.
     
     
     • Past performance information, including recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information).
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


2. Questions:
   
   
   
   • All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Scott Alguire; scott.alguire@usda.gov no later than 2/7/25.
   
   
   
   

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award:

1. Evaluation Criteria:
   
   
   
   
   • The Government will evaluate quotes based on the following factors:
     
     
     
     
     • Technical Capability: The Offeror’s ability to meet the requirements of the solicitation.
     
     
     • Past Performance: The Offeror’s relevant experience and past performance in providing similar services.
     
     
     • Price: The total evaluated price.
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


2. Confidence Rating Scale:
   
   
   
   • The Government will use the following confidence rating scale to evaluate the quotes:
     
     
     
     • High Confidence: The Government has high confidence that the Offeror will successfully perform the requirements based on the assessment of relevant experience and past performance.
     
     
     • Some Confidence: The Government has some confidence that the Offeror will successfully perform the requirements based on the assessment of relevant experience and past performance.
     
     
     • Low Confidence: The Government has low confidence that the Offeror will successfully perform the requirements based on the assessment of relevant experience and past performance.
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


3. Basis for Award:
   
   
   
   • The Government intends to award a contract to the Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined above.
   
   
   
   

Contracting Officer: David Easter, david.easter@usda.gov