Bid guide
How to bid on F-350 equipment installation for the Federal Acquisition Service
What the agency is buying
The Federal Acquisition Service is seeking a vendor to supply and install equipment on a 2026 Ford F-350 in Loveland, Colorado. The work includes a steel enclosed utility body and components such as a 12,000-pound Warn winch, running boards, storage and lighting, a Class 5 hitch, trailer wiring and a backup camera.
The detailed bill of materials describes body dimensions and features, storage compartments, lighting, locking and tie-down systems, and minimum hitch capacity and ground clearance. This may suit firms that sell and install utility bodies and truck equipment.
Deadline and submission timing
The RFP was published October 15, 2026. The deadline is October 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET.
The provided information does not state what happens at the deadline or give a submission method. Check the solicitation documents for instructions and allow time to complete any required portal steps.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is relevant to truck upfitters, utility-body installers, and equipment vendors able to supply and install the listed components. A firm should be prepared to work on the specified Ford F-350 and review the bill of materials closely.
The description calls for manufacturer and standard warranties, proper insurance for GSA vehicles in the vendor’s shop, valid business licenses under state and local guidelines, and compliance with EPA and OSHA requirements. Required SDS and other documents must be on site. Employees of the selected vendor must be paid according to local Department of Labor established wages.
How to access the RFP
On the opportunity page, click “View original source” to open the bid on the portal. If the first click lands on the portal homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one. Review the available solicitation documents for the formal response instructions.
Prepare a clear, complete response
Use the bill of materials as a checklist. Address each component and stated specification, including the body’s height limit, steel construction, doors and compartments, compartment lighting, central locking, ground clearance, hitch rating, trailer wiring standard, and camera mount. If proposing an equivalent body, identify it clearly and explain how it matches the stated description.
Make it easy to evaluate your offer: describe the equipment and installation approach, identify warranty coverage, and organize any required supporting documents. Confirm that your insurance, licenses, safety and environmental practices, and wage arrangements are in order before submitting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Acquisition Service; the original posting controls.