ND-devils lake WMD- fire truck poly water tank

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure and install a 300-gallon poly water tank on an existing 2025 Ford F550 government-owned fire truck for the Devils Lake Wildlife Management District in North Dakota. The solicitation requires vendors to submit comprehensive quotes by December 22, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST, with quotes to be emailed to Khalilah Brown and include technical proposals detailing total tank cost, installation specifications, warranty terms, and estimated completion dates. Key contract requirements include compliance with the detailed Statement of Work specifying a BB-04 pump, 23 horsepower motor, Hannay hose reel, stainless steel piping, emergency LED lighting, a front bumper with a 20,000 lb winch, and a custom Ford F550 center console, with the final apparatus requiring certification testing to NFPA Standard 1906. The government will evaluate proposals based on best value, considering technical expertise, installation experience with fire truck water tanks, competitive lead times, pricing, warranty terms, regulatory compliance, and past performance. The period of performance runs from January 5, 2026 to July 1, 2026, with a required delivery date of July 1, 2026, and vendors are expected to complete the build within 120 days of contract award.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. There are no identified incumbent contractors or current contractors listed for this opportunity. The specific award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the solicitation materials. The procurement involves the installation of a single 300-gallon poly tank system on one truck chassis, with the vendor responsible for supplying the flatbed body and aluminum construction compartments as specified in the Statement of Work. Performance of work will take place at the vendor's facility, as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will drop off and pick up the 2025 Ford F550 truck, and all work must comply with Wage Determination 2015-5385 for Ramsey County, North Dakota, ensuring adherence to applicable labor standards for federal contractors.