Type 6 Fire Engines-Model 643U- Body Only

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking proposals for thirty-three Type 6 fire engines in a body-only configuration, specifically the Model 643U, to be installed on government-furnished 4x4 cab and chassis. The vendor must handle all aspects of chassis modification, body installation, integration of a fire pump, a 300-gallon water tank, warning lights, required graphics, and all other components necessary to create fully operational units that meet national USFS standards and NFPA 1900 requirements unless otherwise noted. Each delivered unit must include on-site familiarization training for operators. The contract falls under NAICS code 336211 for motor vehicle body manufacturing and is classified under PSC 4210 for fire fighting equipment. Proposals must demonstrate the vendor’s proven ability to produce apparatus meeting the detailed technical and operational specifications outlined by the USFS. The solicitation, identified as 123187260Q192, was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026. The requirement is managed by the USFS Washington Office located in Washington, D.C., with Kimberly Turner as the primary point of contact and Cassandra Carey as the secondary contact for inquiries. The place of performance is not specified in the details, but delivery and training will occur at locations determined by the government. No set-aside provisions are indicated, and interested parties must submit responses through the SAM.gov portal before the deadline to be considered.