2026 tactical water tenders
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12318726Q0198
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20019, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Forest Service intends to solicit a contract for three Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to national standard specifications and mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 chassis, with solicitation anticipated approximately 15 business days from the July 29, 2026 pre-solicitation posting. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Subparts 12.1 and 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), Firm Fixed Price.
Place of performance includes delivery to California and Idaho. Each unit must comply with USDA Forest Service national standard specifications (March 2024) and NFPA 1900 standards. Apparatus shall include a 1,500-gallon polypropylene water tank, chassis modifications and preparation, fire pump (300 GPM transmission-mounted), warning lights, LED lightbar (58-inch with 12-LED modules), graphics package, rear-view backup camera, tire pressure monitoring system, connected diagnostics, booster hose reel, foam proportioning system, and all components necessary for complete operational capability.
Chassis specifications require a Cummins L9 diesel engine (minimum 330 horsepower, 1,000 pound-foot torque), Allison 6-speed automatic transmission, dual air brake system, 185-inch wheelbase, height not exceeding 125 inches, and speed governed to 68 mph. Maximum loaded weight is 24,030 pounds on rear axle.
Delivery must occur within 24 months of receipt of the first Government-furnished chassis. Contract scope includes on-site familiarization training and operational manuals. The apparatus carries a 15-year warranty covering materials and workmanship.
NAICS 336211; PSC 4210.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Requiring Office: USFS Washington Office - Fleet
NAICS: 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing.
PSC: 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment
Title: 2026 Tactical Water Tenders
The U. S. Forest Service (USFS) is soliciting a proposal from qualified vendors for three (3) Tactical Water Tenders, body only configuration, to be installed on Government-furnished 4X2 cab and chassis. Scope includes chassis modifications and preparation, installation of the body, fire pump, 1,500-gallon water tank, warning lights, required graphics package, and all components necessary to deliver a complete operational unit. Apparatus must meet Forest Service national standard specifications, including compliance with NFPA 1900 unless otherwise specified. Proposal shall include delivery of each unit and on-site familiarization training. Vendors shall demonstrate their capability to produce apparatus meeting the requirements of the USFS, summarized in executive form.
Update #1 ·
Requiring Office: USFS Washington Office - Fleet NAICS: 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. PSC: 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment
Title: 2026 Tactical Water Tenders
The US Forest Service intends to solicit and award a contract for three (3) Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis, per USDA Forest Service national standard specifications issued March 2024(c). The contract award will include Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis., operational training, and delivery to various locations within California and Idaho. The contract will be in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.1 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The resulting contract award will be a 100% Total Small Business Set – aside, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The anticipated date of solicitation will be approximately 15 business days after the date of this posted pre-solicitation. The anticipated delivery date of the Tactical water Tenders and equipment, according to USDA Forest Service Specification will be before or on 24 months from the date of receipt of first Government-furnished chassis.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis Solicitation 12318726Q0198 Water Tenders updated.docx | DOCX document | |
| Type 2 Tactical Water Tender_Body Only_March 2024.pdf | ||
| Synopsis Solicitation 12318726Q0198 Water Tenders.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 tactical water tenders | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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