WCF 0603-1074 Utility Service Body Conversion Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Background
The solicitation is issued by the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The agency's mission includes managing national forests and grasslands for multiple uses, including recreation, timber, and wildlife habitat.

The goal of this contract is to install a new utility service body on an agency-owned 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 to enhance its functionality for field operations.

Work Details
The contract requires the installation of a tapered style utility body (white in color) with side cabinets/bins on vehicle #0603-1074 (2021 Chevrolet Silverado K3500 - EXT CAB - SRW). The preferred product is the Knapheide KC96U1478-2 tapered-side canopy body or a similar/comparable model.

The installation must include all necessary accessories, including a new bumper. The existing Maranda Capsule M-140 insert and the regular pickup bed will be removed prior to installation. All equipment must be new and unused; remanufactured or rebuilt equipment is not acceptable. The installation must be clean and professional in appearance and design.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from October 26, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at vendor locations within a 100-mile radius of 501 E 5th St, Building 404, Vancouver, WA 98661. For vendors located further than 100 miles, the agency may arrange transportation of the vehicle to the vendor.

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items and submit a quote that includes either a brand name item or an equal item with specifications demonstrating equivalence. Vendors must have an active registration to submit an offer.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract, with H & H Fab & Trailer Repair identified as the awardee on contract 1240BE26P0077 (07/27/26–12/21/26) valued at $21,000. That prior work involved supplying and installing an aluminum utility service body on a Forest Service vehicle (a helitack tender), including removal of an existing service body component and installation of a new utility body. The current requirement similarly calls for removing an older utility capsule insert and installing a new tapered utility service body with accessories on a Forest Service Silverado chassis, indicating continuity in the type of vehicle upfitting and installation scope.