SAM #W912JD26QA025

Emergency Lighting and Battery Tender Installation for Ford F-550 VMRDS – Army National Guard

This opportunity involves the installation and integration of government-furnished emergency lighting and battery charging systems on a Ford F-550 Vehicle Mounted Radiation Detection System (VMRDS) for the Michigan and Maine Army National Guard. - Government Buyer: - Michigan Army National Guard, 11th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) - Maine Army National Guard, 11th Weapons of Mass Destruction Support Team - Department of the Army, USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNG - OEMs and Vendors: - Whelen Engineering Company (emergency lighting components) - Kussmaul Electronics (battery tender system) - Products/Services Requested: - Installation of Whelen Inner Edge light assembly (1 unit) - Whelen Core and Controller unit (1 unit) - Whelen slim lights (4 units total: 2 for front grill, 2 for front fenders) - Whelen body lights (8 units) - Whelen trio lights (2 units) - Kussmaul battery tender with auto-eject shore power (1 unit) - Professional installation, integration, wiring, functional testing, and vehicle restoration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All major components are government-furnished; contractor supplies labor, tools, and materials for installation - Installation must ensure secure mounting and full functionality per factory specifications - All wiring must be concealed; vehicle must be restored post-installation - Functional testing required in the presence of a government representative - Installation must be completed at contractor's facility within a strict one-week (or 4-day) window - Technician qualifications and past performance emphasized; set aside for small businesses - No specific part numbers provided; all items are described by function and location on the vehicle.

Description

The Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) requires the professional installation of a complete, government-furnished, emergency response vehicle police-style flashing light system and a battery charging system onto a Government-owned Ford F-550 Vehicle Mounted Radiation Detection System (VMRDS). The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, tools, materials (excluding specified government-furnished equipment), and expertise to complete the installation.

Scope of Work: The contractor is required to perform the following installations and integrations on the Ford F-550 vehicle:

Equipment Installation: Install all Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) at specified locations. This includes a Whelen Inner Edge light assembly, a Whelen Core and Controller unit, and various Whelen body, slim, and trio lights. System Integration: Professionally integrate all lighting components with the central controller. All wiring must be routed, secured, protected with grommets where necessary, and concealed appropriately. Power System Installation: Install one Kussmaul battery tender complete with an auto-eject shore power connection to charge the vehicle's batteries. Functional Testing: Conduct a full functional test of the integrated lighting system and the power system in the presence of a Government representative to demonstrate proper functionality. Vehicle Restoration: Upon completion, repair any damage to the vehicle resulting from installation activities and ensure all work areas are cleaned of debris, materials, and tools.

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): The Government will provide the following major components for installation:

One (1) Whelen Inner Edge light assembly One (1) Whelen Core and Controller unit Two (2) Whelen slim lights (for front grill) Eight (8) Whelen body lights Two (2) Whelen trio lights Two (2) Whelen slim lights (for front fenders) One (1) Kussmaul battery tender

Contractor Requirements:

Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials (except GFE), and supervision. Ensure all employees possess the required skillsets or licensing to install the lighting system according to manufacturer specifications. The place of performance will be the contractor's installation facility. The period of performance for the installation shall not exceed one week.

Period of Performance: The work must be completed within one (1) week from the start date.

Questions: May be submitted to the points of contact below. The due date for questions is 09SEP2026.

Submission Instructions: All quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Thomas J. Ryan, at thomas.j.ryan36.civ@army.mil and the Contracting Officer, Darlene Howes, at darlene.r.howes.civ@army.mil. Quotes must include a completed SF 1449 and a separate Technical Proposal responding to the evaluation criteria outlined in the FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 Addenda.

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