CARGO VAN RETROFIT
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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. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Cargo Van Retrofit. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a contractor to modify a cargo van for the safe transport of a terrestrial radar system and associated scientific equipment for USGS field operations. Quotations are due by April 27, 2026, at 09:00 AM Pacific Time.
Purpose & Scope
This RFQ requires a complete, turnkey retrofit solution for a government-furnished cargo van. The primary purpose is to create a secure, reliable, and safe transport platform for mission-critical scientific equipment, including custom fabrication, electrical integration, structural reinforcement, and advanced cargo management systems. The retrofit must accommodate a terrestrial radar system and other scientific tools.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- General: Provide a comprehensive, quality retrofit solution, coordinating closely with USGS personnel.
- Interior: Install full insulation, sound-dampening materials, durable wall/ceiling panels, reinforced subflooring, and commercial-grade flooring.
- Electrical System: Integrate an alternator-based charging system, fused electrical distribution, inverters, and DC components with sufficient capacity for current and future needs.
- Storage & Framing: Design and install custom mounting systems for the radar unit and other equipment, ensuring secure storage and resistance to transport forces.
- Load Securement: Implement robust tie-down systems, anchor points, and cargo restraints, with a layout optimized for proper load distribution.
- Environmental Controls: Incorporate ventilation and vibration-dampening measures, utilizing weather-resistant materials.
- Deliverables: Include a detailed design layout/integration plan, equipment specifications, electrical system design, the completed retrofit, electrical schematics, as-built documentation, and warranty information.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to June 15, 2026 (45 calendar days after award).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Procurement Method: Follows FAR Part 12 procedures.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, via email to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov.
- Quotations Due: April 27, 2026, at 09:00 AM Pacific Time, submitted electronically to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the most advantageous offeror, considering Technical Approach, Proximity to USGS Facility, Experience and Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors are considered more important than price.
Additional Notes
The Government will provide the cargo van and the terrestrial radar system. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. A contractor facility within approximately 250 miles of the USGS duty station at Moffett Field, CA 94035, is preferred.