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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the acquisition of one (1) Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine. The RFQ indicates the government's intent to award a sole source contract to SNF, Inc. dba BFX Fire Apparatus under the authority of FAR 6.301-1. The key details include:

The required product is a Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine with specific features that only BFX Fire Apparatus can provide, such as a fiberglass blend body capable of withstanding high temperatures, a removable and configurable body unit, and a Waterax BB4 pump powered by a Kubota diesel engine. The NAICS code for this requirement is 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The period of performance is from 06/20/2024 to 05/16/2025, with a delivery date of 05/16/2025. Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities by email, which will be reviewed to determine if competition would be advantageous to the government. However, any costs associated with the response are the sole responsibility of the respondent.

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DOIFFBO240129

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

06/11/2024 0040661101

1 3

FWS, SAT Team 2 Falls Church VA 22041

FWS SAT 2

05/16/2025

FWS Sherburne NWR

19099 313th Ave. NW

Princeton

MN 55371

308 635-7851Lydia Patrick

06/18/2024 1000 MD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE

QUOTES.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of: FAR 6.301-1 only one responsible source TO:

SNF, Inc.

dba BFX Fire Apparatus 1810 Banks DR Weatherford, Texas 76087-9430, United States

Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

2 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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The North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) code for this requirement is 336211 Motor

Vehicle Body Manufacturing, Small Business Size

Standard 1,000 employees.

The object of this sole source award to SNF, Inc.

is for the acquisition of one (1) Type 6 Wildland

Fire Engine. Other sources available for this product do not provide a body that is made of a fiberglass blend capable of withstanding extremely high temperatures. Along with withstanding the high temperatures, he fiberglass provides a lightweight, strong, corrosion free structure that can hold up to all the tests a wildland fire engine may endure. The configuration that BFX provides is an ¿all encompassing¿ body. This means that the tank, pump, compartments, storage boxes, shelving, etc.

are all one unit that is removable from the chassis without disassembly of any compartments, flooring, or other structural components. No other manufacturer does this. This whole body package can fit onto a space no greater than 60¿ from cab to axle, whereas others require an 84¿ spacing. BFX provides a ¿complete¿ build of the package to the chassis. This entails:

-installing all of the emergency lighting required (along with wiring and interior control counsel)

-applying all of the exterior vinyl striping/lettering/graphics required by USFWS standards

-pre¿wiring for the chassis required two¿way radios (along with antennae)

-installing a ¿Do Not Move Apparatus¿ indicator to prevent damage to the equipment if an exterior door is open or ajar

-installation of a heavy duty front bumper

-installation of under chassis shielding

-installation of a heavy duty rear bumper

-installation of moveable exterior work lights

-installation of step lights that illuminate the chassis cab step area and rear bumper area

-installation of chassis interior control switch panel that controls the power and function to the pump/hose reel/emergency lighting/exterior work lights

-Importantly, installation of a Waterax BB¿4 pump that is powered by a Kubota model D902 25 hp four cycle diesel engine. This engine¿s fuel line and

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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power supply are directly linked to the chassis fuel storage and power supply. This means that as long as the truck has fuel in its tank, the pump will run.

-NFPA 1906 compliant.

This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation;

however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.

Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address:

lydia_patrick@fws.gov.

NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED

Period of Performance: 06/20/2024 to 05/16/2025

00010 T6 FIRE ENGINE- WITH ADDITIONAL OPTIONS (per 1 EA attached Type 6 Wildland Fire engine specifications)

Delivery: 05/16/2025

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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