Heli-Well Tank Manufacturing & Supply

The contract involves the fabrication and delivery of a new, rigid, rectangular steel water storage tank known as the Heli-well, specifically designed to support wildland fire suppression efforts. This tank will be used for helicopter dip-bucket reloading and fire engine drafting, serving as a critical water source in firefighting operations. The work is to be performed as a subcontract under the NAICS code 332430, which pertains to fabricated structural metal manufacturing. The contract is issued by the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, a division within the Department of Agriculture, and the place of performance is in Overgaard, ZIP code 85933. The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside requirements, suggesting open competition. The tank manufacturing project's primary goal is to enhance water accessibility for firefighting, ensuring reliable equipment that supports rapid reloading for helicopters and efficient drafting for fire engines in challenging wildfire environments.