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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a Fire Department Firefighting ATV procurement at Fairchild Air Force Base (FAFB) in Washington. The document is identified as FA462026QA266, Amendment 0001, dated March 2026 with an effective date of July 16, 2026.

The Fire Department requires a brand name QTAC-equipped Polaris Ranger CREW XD 1500 NorthStar Edition with a full enclosure and HVAC Extreme Duty Fire & Rescue Vehicle Package configured for six passengers. The vehicle must include specific add-ons: a 1450 cc motor or greater; a 75-gallon or greater water tank with an integrated 6-horsepower pump and integrated hose reel capable of storing 75 feet of ¾" booster hose; emergency LED light bars on each side in red and white; a red paint scheme; a siren and public address system; fire department decals on doors and hood; and a winch rated for the weight of the ATV and QTAC skid. The requirement addresses the need to suppress wildland fires that are common on the base and pose annual threats to personnel and property, with the ATV being necessary for terrain that standard fire trucks cannot navigate safely.

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SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

FOR

Fire Department Firefighting ATV.

March 2026

July 16 2026

FA462026QA266, Amend 0001 Attach 1. -Salient Characteristics

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Salient Characteristics For

Fire Department Firefighting ATV.

Fairchild AFB, WA

1. BACKGROUND:

The Fire Department has a requirement for a firefighting ATV with a 85HP with 80 gallon water capacity.

2. OBJECTIVES:

The benefit of this requirement is it will be utilized to suppress wildland fires on FAFB. These.

fires are very common on base and cause a threat every year. The risk of not getting this requirement could be detrimental due to loss of property or life. Normal fire trucks are not rated for these fires and could easily get stuck in uneven terrain leaving crews at risk.

3. REQUIREMENTS:

Contractor shall provide and deliver Brand Name QTAC equipped Polaris Ranger CREW XD 1500 NorthStar Edition with full enclosure and HVAC Extreme Duty Fire & Rescue Vehicle Package (6 PASSENGER) with the following brand name add-ons from Polaris that meet the required salient characteristics.

a) 1450 cc motor or greater.

b) 75 gallon or greater water tank with integrated 6 horsepower pump and integrated hose reel with capability to store 75 feet of ¾” booster hose.

c) Emergency LED Light bars on each side of vehicle

d) Lighting color required Red/White

e) Red in color paint scheme.

f) Siren and PA System.

g) Decals for fire department on doors and hood of vehicle

h) Winch rated for the weight of the ATV and QTAC skid..

FA462026QA266, Amend 0001 Attach 1. -Salient Characteristics

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