Wildland Firefighting Skid Unit

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate is seeking quotes for a custom wildland firefighting skid unit to be designed, fabricated, and delivered for the Raven Rock Mountain Complex Fire Department. The procurement requires a specialized brush truck skid unit engineered to fit within a 2500 or 250 short-bed pickup truck and meet NFPA 1906 standards for wildland firefighting operations, including specific components such as a Hale HPX200-B18 X-STREAM fire pump, 200-gallon water tank, and custom storage compartments. Vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration and demonstrate a proven track record in producing high-quality skid units for fire departments with extensive knowledge of fire department operations. The evaluation will use a subjective tradeoff process where the Technical Approach factor is more important than Price, with submissions requiring three volumes: Administrative, Technical Approach (4-page limit), and Price (3-page limit). All quotes must be submitted electronically by September 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with all questions requiring written submission only.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 333998 (All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing) and PSC code 4210 (Fire Fighting Equipment). The contract calls for a single unit with a firm fixed-price award structure and a delivery period extending from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2026. The place of performance is Fairfield, PA 17320, with preference given to vendors located within 60 road miles of this location. The custom solution is needed to enhance emergency response capabilities for wildland firefighting across the challenging 1,000-acre mountainous terrain at Raven Rock Mountain Complex, where wildfire occurrences are increasing. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documents, though the urgency is reflected in the tight timeline with only six days between posting and quote submission deadline.