Large Water Tanks

The U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Region 3-Southwestern Region is soliciting quotations for the procurement of large metal rectangular water storage tanks for wildland fire suppression operations. The tanks must be brand new, transportable, rigid rectangular steel units with maximum dimensions of 10 feet width by 15 feet length by 10 feet depth, holding approximately 12,000 to 13,000 gallons capacity. The solicitation requires tanks featuring an open top for helicopter water bucket dipping, two four-inch ports with NH pipe threads for filling, drafting options with drain and fill bungs on the bottom for fire engines and water tenders, skids for mobility, and paint in natural light green, dark green, or tan colors. Evaluation will be conducted on pricing, warranty, delivery timeframe, and best value to the government, with one award anticipated. Quotations must be submitted by email to Chris Wissen at christopher.wissen@usda.gov no later than 0800 on March 9, 2026, with delivery required by June 1, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 332420 (Metal Tank Heavy Gauge Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The Forest Service is procuring three tanks with an optional fourth tank available if funding becomes available, though no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Technical proposals must address past performance and technical capability, while price proposals must include pricing for all line items, including the optional tank and shipping costs, along with completed representations and certifications. The place of performance is Heber-Overgaard, Arizona, specifically to the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Overgaard, with delivery required in late May or early June 2026.