How to bid on Truck Bed Caps, Includes Installation for Homeland Security

What the agency is buying

The Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), needs five truck bed caps purchased, assembled, and installed. This includes four SmartCap EVO Adventure caps for 2026 Ford F-250 Crew Cab trucks and one SmartCap EVO Adventure cap for a 2025 Ford F-150 Crew Cab truck. Each cap also requires a rear door screen protector.

This is an opportunity for businesses that supply and install automotive accessories, particularly truck bed caps, and are located in the San Diego area.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 09, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by email no later than September 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Oral communications are not accepted.

The anticipated period of performance for this contract is from September 28, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for automotive parts and accessories retailers, specifically those specializing in truck bed caps and installation services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 441330, Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers, with an applicable size standard of $28.5 million in average annual receipts.

A critical requirement is that the contractor must be located within a 30-mile radius of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building at 880 Front Street, Suite 3200, San Diego, CA 92101. The contractor must also be able to complete the outfitting of each truck within two business days after drop-off.

How to respond

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued as a full and open competition. All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to submit a quotation.

Quotations, including a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Products and Commercial Services) unless current in SAM, must be emailed to [email protected] by the deadline. The government intends to award a purchase order on an all-or-none basis to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quotation.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your quotation clearly addresses all technical requirements, including the specific SmartCap EVO Adventure parts or approved equals, and their compatibility with the specified Ford F-250 and F-150 models. Detail your assembly and installation capabilities.

Verify and explicitly state your business location to confirm it is within the 30-mile radius of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in San Diego. Also, confirm your ability to complete each truck within the two-business-day timeframe after drop-off. Since award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter, ensure your pricing is competitive while still allowing for quality service.

Double-check your SAM registration status to ensure it is active and current. This is a mandatory requirement for consideration. Review all referenced FAR provisions and clauses, especially FAR 52.212-3, and include any necessary certifications with your submission.