Large Water Tanks

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, under the Department of Agriculture, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of new, transportable, rigid rectangular steel water storage tanks, known as Heli-wells, to support helicopter wildfire suppression operations. The required tanks must measure 10 feet wide by 15 feet long by 10 feet deep with an open top to facilitate water bucket dipping. Key technical specifications include leak-proof construction, corrosion-resistant paint, bottom skids for mobility, integrated top and bottom lifting points, and two 4-inch NH-threaded filling ports along with bottom drafting ports for fire engine use. The final product will be delivered to and accepted at the Black Mesa District Office in Overgaard, Arizona. This procurement is a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332420. Award decisions will be based on the best value to the government, evaluating factors such as pricing, warranty, delivery timeframe, technical capability, and past performance. Interested offerors must submit a technical proposal, a price proposal, and the required representations and certifications via email to the designated contracting contact. The acquisition is governed by FAR subpart 12.6 for commercial items and includes various federal clauses regarding labor standards, supply chain security, and small business utilization.