Custom Fire Apparatus Design & Integration

The contract involves the full design, engineering, and integration of a custom Hazmat response vehicle engineered to meet stringent NFPA, UL, and FMVSS safety and performance standards. This is a subcontract under the National Institutes of Health NICHD, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, requiring end-to-end development of a specialized vehicle capable of safely responding to hazardous material incidents. The work encompasses all aspects of vehicle development from conceptual design through final integration, ensuring compliance with federal safety regulations and operational requirements for emergency response environments. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The NAICS code 336120 identifies the scope within motor vehicle manufacturing, specifically special purpose trucks, aligning with the nature of this custom apparatus. The place of performance and point of contact details are not provided, which may imply flexibility in execution location or that further details will be disclosed to selected respondents. All work must adhere to regulatory benchmarks without exception, and the successful bidder will be responsible for delivering a fully certified, mission-ready vehicle optimized for Hazmat operations.