TRACKED AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE FOR FWS FIRE MANAGEMENT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Department of the Interior, has issued a solicitation for a tracked amphibious vehicle to support fire management operations, with the solicitation number 140FS326Q0118 posted on July 30, 2026, and a response deadline of August 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 336999, which covers other transportation equipment manufacturing, and is open exclusively to small businesses. The vehicle must be capable of operating in wetland and fire-prone environments, providing reliable mobility for fire suppression and management teams across challenging terrain. The contract will be managed by the FWS Sat Team 3, located in Falls Church, Virginia, with Chantal Bashizi serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable via phone or email. The place of performance for this vehicle is undefined at this time, indicating flexibility in deployment based on operational needs across federal wildland fire zones. All proposals must meet technical and operational specifications required for amphibious and tracked functionality under extreme conditions, and bidders are expected to deliver a vehicle that aligns with the agency's mission of protecting natural resources during wildfire events. The solicitation is available through the SAM.gov portal and requires detailed submissions addressing capability, durability, maintenance protocols, and compliance with federal procurement standards. Failure to submit before the deadline or incomplete responses may result in disqualification, and awards will be made based on best value to the government within the small business set-aside parameters.