Pierce Manufacturing Inc., Appleton, Wisconsin, has been awarded a maximum $889,832,238 fixed-price with economic-price-adjustment, indefinite-delivery requirements contract for fire and emergency equipment. This was a competitive acquisition with six offers received. Other contracts are expected to be awarded under this solicitation (SPE8EC-21-R-0005) and awardees will compete for a portion of the maximum dollar value. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. Location of performance is Florida, with a July 21, 2028, ordering period end date. Using military services are Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2023 through 2028 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (SPE8EC-23-D-0017).
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