MEARNG F550 Emergency Light Installation

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:

• 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.