Slip On/ Skid Unit

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking to procure a Slip-on/Skid Unit for water support during fire suppression and prescribed fire operations to replace their current 1992 unit that is no longer repairable. The solicitation specifies a comprehensive fire fighting skid unit featuring a 125-gallon polypropylene water tank with UV-resistance and NFPA-compliant baffling, a Wick SI250-7KE 3-stage high-pressure pump with 7 HP air-cooled engine capable of delivering up to 90 gallons per minute at 195 PSI, and a Hannay 12VDC hose reel with 100 feet of 3/4-inch diameter lightweight hose. Vendors must have active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and submit pricing proposals along with required representations and certifications. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis using firm fixed price methodology. The submission deadline is September 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, with offers to be emailed to Thomas Wolterman at thomas.wolterman@usda.gov, and delivery is requested as soon as possible with vendors required to include estimated after receipt of order timelines.

This procurement operates under full and open competition with no set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified vendors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves a single award for one complete skid unit with precise technical specifications including dimensions of approximately 48 inches wide, 38 inches long, and 45 inches high. The unit will support Wildland Urban Interface operations and provide additional support to cooperators during emergency situations. Delivery must be made to the Uwharrie Ranger District located at 789 NC Highway 24/27 East in Troy, North Carolina 27371, with the place of performance being Troy, NC.