1240BK25Q0018_Vacuum Pump Tank

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region is seeking a contractor to furnish and install a specialized 1,100-gallon tank system with dual compartments for the Umpqua National Forest. The procurement requires a custom-fabricated tank featuring a 900-gallon vacuum truck compartment for waste disposal and a 200-gallon compartment for freshwater storage, to be installed on a 2025 Ford F650 vehicle. The tank must be constructed from 5454-H32 buffed aluminum alloy with comprehensive specifications including a vacuum pump rated up to 230 CFM, wash-down system, LED lighting, and temperature tolerance from -20 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. The contractor is responsible for final-stage manufacturing, assembly, installation, and completing FMVSS documentation with certification sticker placement. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2025, with responses due by July 15, 2025, and the delivery deadline is August 15, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 332420 (Metal Tank Heavy Gauge Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract falls under PSC category 4540 for Waste Disposal Equipment, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves a single unit of specialized equipment with optional pick-up and delivery services. The place of performance is the Umpqua National Forest Automotive Shop located at 2691 Diamond Lake Boulevard in Roseburg, Oregon, where the contractor must coordinate with Fleet Manager Rhonda Hjort and provide 48-hour advance notification for pick-up and delivery activities. The project timeline spans approximately six weeks from the response deadline to the required delivery date.