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2026 TACTICAL WATER TENDERS

Solicitation number12318726Q0198

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · USDA FOREST SERVICE

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Response deadlineSep 14, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Deadline status11 days remaining
PostedAug 20, 2026
Record refreshedAug 21, 2026
Place of performanceWashington, DC, 20019, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

The USDA Forest Service seeks a contract for three custom-built Tactical Water Tender bodies, mounted on government-furnished chassis, for delivery to California and Idaho. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside, Firm Fixed Price contract. [1]

Key points

  • Contract requires three custom Tactical Water Tender bodies [1]
  • Award is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside FFP [1]

Watch items

  • Response deadline is September 14, 2026 [1]
  • Delivery must occur within 24 months of chassis receipt [1]

Sources

  1. Official SAM.gov noticeThe anticipated delivery date of the Tactical water Tenders and equipment, according to USDA Forest Service Specification will be before or on 24 months from the date of receipt of first Government-furnished chassis.

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The anticipated delivery date of the Tactical water Tenders and equipment, according to USDA Forest Service Specification will be before or on 24 months from the date of receipt of first Government-furnished chassis.

Scope

The contract will be in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.1 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

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Requiring Office: USFS Washington Office - Fleet NAICS: 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. PSC: 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment Title: 2026 Tactical Water Tenders The US Forest Service intends to solicit and award a contract for three (3) Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis, per USDA Forest Service national standard specifications issued March 2024(c). The contract award will include Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis., operational training, and delivery to various locations within California and Idaho. The contract will be in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.1 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The resulting contract award will be a 100% Total Small Business Set - aside, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The anticipated delivery date of the Tactical water Tenders and equipment, according to USDA Forest Service Specification will be before or on 24 months from the date of receipt of first Government-furnished chassis.

What changed

Aug 20, 2026 · 1 field changed
DocumentsNot previously reported2
Aug 20, 2026 · 5 fields changed
Notice typePresolicitationSolicitation
Response deadline2026-08-19T18:00:00+00:002026-09-14T16:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-09-032026-09-14
DescriptionRequiring 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.Requiring Office: USFS Washington Office - Fleet NAICS: 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. PSC: 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment Title: 2026 Tactical Water Tenders The US Forest Service intends to solicit and award a contract for three (3) Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis, per USDA Forest Service national standard specifications issued March 2024(c). The contract award will include Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis., operational training, and delivery to various locations within California and Idaho. The contract will be in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.1 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The resulting contract award will be a 100% Total Small Business Set - aside, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The anticipated delivery date of the Tactical water Tenders and equipment, according to USDA Forest Service Specification will be before or on 24 months from the date of receipt of first Government-furnished chassis.
Documents2Removed
Jul 30, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Response deadline2026-08-06T18:00:00+00:002026-08-19T18:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-08-212026-09-03
DescriptionRequiring Office: USFS Washington Office - Fleet NAICS: 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing. PSC: 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment Title: 2026 Tactical Water Tenders The US Forest Service intends to solicit and award a contract for three (3) Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis, per USDA Forest Service national standard specifications issued March 2024(c). The contract award will include Tactical Water Tender bodies custom built to Forest Service national standard specifications, mounted on Government-furnished 4X2 standard cab and chassis., operational training, and delivery to various locations within California and Idaho. The contract will be in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.1 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The resulting contract award will be a 100% Total Small Business Set - aside, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The anticipated date of solicitation will be approximately 15 business days after the date of this posted pre-solicitation. The anticipated delivery date of the Tactical water Tenders and equipment, according to USDA Forest Service Specification will be before or on 24 months from the date of receipt of first Government-furnished chassis.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.
DocumentsNot previously reported2
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-08-19T18:00:00+00:002026-08-06T18:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-09-032026-08-21
Documents1Removed

Notice history

  • SolicitationPosted Aug 20, 2026 · response deadline Sep 14, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
  • Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 20, 2026 · response deadline Sep 14, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jul 30, 2026 · response deadline Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jul 29, 2026 · response deadline Aug 6, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
  • PresolicitationPosted Jul 29, 2026 · response deadline Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC

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