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2026 TACTICAL WATER TENDERS
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The USDA Forest Service is soliciting a Firm Fixed Price contract for the custom construction of three Type 2 Tactical Water Tender bodies to be mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement, identified by solicitation number 12318726Q0198, requires the apparatus to be built according to national standard specifications issued in March 2024 and must comply with NFPA 1900 standards. The scope of work includes chassis modifications, the installation of a 1,500-gallon water tank, fire pumps, warning lights, and a specific graphics package, as well as the provision of operational training and delivery to various locations in California and Idaho. The contract is governed by FAR Subpart 12.1 for commercial products and services and FAR Subpart 13 for simplified acquisition procedures. Technical requirements emphasize the use of open-stock materials to avoid proprietary lock-in and mandate strict adherence to pump performance and hydrostatic testing standards. The anticipated delivery date for the completed units is within 24 months from the receipt of the first Government-furnished chassis. Proposals are due by September 14, 2026, and must include detailed prebuild plans and documentation for government approval.
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Contract Value
$1,018,110Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20019, USASet-Aside
Awardee
HME, INC.Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Requiring Office: USFS Washington Office - Fleet
NAICS: 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing.
PSC: 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment
Title: 2026 Tactical Water Tenders
The US Forest Service intends to solicit and award a contract for three (3) Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis, per USDA Forest Service national standard specifications issued March 2024(c). The contract award will include Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis., operational training, and delivery to various locations within California and Idaho. The contract will be in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.1 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The resulting contract award will be a 100% Total Small Business Set – aside, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The anticipated delivery date of the Tactical water Tenders and equipment, according to USDA Forest Service Specification will be before or on 24 months from the date of receipt of first Government-furnished chassis.
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