Project Information

Bid Title

MEARNG F550 Emergency Light Installation

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Maine

Published Date

Sep 14, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 16, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

W912JD26QA025

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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MEARNG F550 Emergency Light Installation

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

W912JD26QA025

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE ARMY

Major Command

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

Sub Command

JFHQ USPFO ME

Sub Command 2

USPFO ME PROCUREMENT

Office

W7NC USPFO ACTIVITY ME ARNG

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Sep 14, 2026 12:56 pm EDT
• Original Published Date: Aug 21, 2026 10:33 am EDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: Sep 16, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Sep 16, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Updated Inactive Date: Oct 01, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 01, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: J023 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES
• NAICS Code:
  • 811111 - General Automotive Repair
• Place of Performance:
  Augusta , ME 04330
  USA

Description View Changes

Amendment 0003 - Issued 9-14-2026 - Respond to questions raised by various interested parties.

Amendment 0002 - Issued 9-8-2026 - Respond to questions raised by various interested parties.

Amendment 0001 - Issued 9-2-2026 - Respond to questions raised by various interested parties.

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:

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  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.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  Power System Installation: Install one Kussmaul battery tender complete with an auto-eject shore power connection to charge the vehicle's batteries.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  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:

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  One (1) Whelen Inner Edge light assembly

  
  


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  One (1) Whelen Core and Controller unit

  
  


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  Two (2) Whelen slim lights (for front grill)

  
  


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  Eight (8) Whelen body lights

  
  


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  Two (2) Whelen trio lights

  
  


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  Two (2) Whelen slim lights (for front fenders)

  
  


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  One (1) Kussmaul battery tender

  
  

Contractor Requirements:

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  Provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials (except GFE), and supervision.

  
  


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  Ensure all employees possess the required skillsets or licensing to install the lighting system according to manufacturer specifications.

  
  


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  The place of performance will be the contractor's installation facility.

  
  


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  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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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 194 WINTHROP STREET BLDG 39
• AUGUSTA , ME 04333-0032
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Thomas Ryan
• thomas.j.ryan36.civ@army.mil
• Phone Number 2074305297

Secondary Point of Contact

• Darlene HOWES
• darlene.r.howes.civ@army.mil
• Phone Number 2074305608

History

• Sep 14, 2026 12:56 pm EDTSolicitation (Updated)
• Sep 14, 2026 12:40 pm EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Sep 08, 2026 12:36 pm EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Sep 02, 2026 01:37 pm EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Sep 02, 2026 01:26 pm EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Aug 21, 2026 10:33 am EDT Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

• NAICS 811111General Automotive Repair

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