Wildland Fire UTV - Salient Characteristics.docx

The file is a Salient Characteristics document for a Wildland Fire UTV solicitation by the United States Air Force at Dyess AFB, Texas. The procurement involves four primary line items: a base vehicle (Can-Am Defender MAX Limited HD10 or equivalent), a firefighting skid unit with specialized lighting and emergency equipment, a 85-gallon firefighting skid unit with a Honda engine and pump system, and delivery/installation services. Key vehicle specifications include a minimum 80 HP Rotax engine, 4-person crew cab, 1,100 lbs payload capacity, front-mounted electric winch, fully enclosed cab with HVAC, and factory red color for visibility. The firefighting skid units are required to have advanced lighting, emergency signals, and specific pumping/tank capabilities.

This is a pre-solicitation sources sought notice under NAICS code 336999 for market research purposes, specifically targeting potential manufacturers of wildland firefighting utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is conducting preliminary market analysis to understand potential sources for this specialized vehicle configuration. Importantly, this is an informational request only, does not constitute a formal solicitation, and does not obligate the government to issue a contract or reimburse respondents for proposal preparation costs. The ultimate acquisition approach remains flexible, and the notice serves primarily to gather data for future procurement planning.