2026 TACTICAL WATER TENDERS

Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · USDA FOREST SERVICE

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number: 12318726Q0198
Notice type: Presolicitation
NAICS: 336211
Product service code: 4210
Set-aside: Unrestricted
Posted: 2026-07-30
Response deadline: Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Place of performance: Washington, DC
Contracting contact: kimberly.turner@usda.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

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.

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Point of contact: Kimberly Turner
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Email: kimberly.turner@usda.gov
Secondary: cassandra.carey@usda.gov

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