The U.S. Coast Guard needs a small business to design and build an industrial truck cap for a Ford F-450 truck.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Coast Guard needs a custom industrial truck cap for a Ford F-450 truck with an 8-foot box. The cap must have a full-length bed slide capable of withholding 1500+ pounds.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a single award. The contract will be issued as a result of this solicitation, and the winner will be chosen based on lowest price technically acceptable.
- How will they pick the winner?
The winner will be chosen based on lowest price technically acceptable. The Coast Guard will evaluate offers based on the specifications provided by the offeror.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit written quotes to the Contracting Officer, Terry Craft, at terry.e.craft@uscg.mil by July 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- All questions and concerns must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer by July 7, 2026.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.