Replace/Repair Engine EN 7556 Sequoia NF
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for the replacement and repair of Engine EN 7556 on a Crew Carrier located in the Sequoia National Forest, Porterville, CA. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract set aside for Total Small Businesses. The objective is to ensure the vehicle is operational for emergency fire response. Quotes are due by June 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment to remove, repair, and install a trimmed engine on Crew Carrier EN 7556. Key requirements include:
- Removal, repair, and installation of a trimmed engine assembly.
- Procurement of specific new and approved parts: Trimmed Engine Assembly, 15W40 Engine Oil, Coolant, Serpentine Belt, Air Filter, Fan Clutch, Tensioner, Idler, Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose, Heater Hose, DPF Filter, and DPF Pre-Filter.
- A Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required per FAR clause 52.246-15.
- Traceability to the manufacturer or authorized distributor for all products.
- Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the Crew Carrier EN 7556, within 150 miles of Sequoia National Forest, Porterville, CA 93258.
Contract Details
- Award Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 811111 (Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance).
- Small Business Size Standard: $9.0 million.
- Product Service Code: J023 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 15, 2026, 4:30 PM Pacific Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to margaret.forrest@usda.gov.
- Questions Due: June 9, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time, to Jon.Smith@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal best meets requirements, with a fair and reasonable price and acceptable/neutral past performance.
- Technical Approach: Evaluated on soundness, compliance, schedule adherence, and understanding of the SOW.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness based on the Schedule of Items.
- Past Performance: Evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses and provisions by reference. Wage determinations for Tulare County may apply under Service Contract Labor Standards.