Heli-Well Tank
ID: 1152347Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEApache-Sitgreaves National ForestsSPRINGERVILLE, AZ, 85938, USA

NAICS

Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing (332420)

PSC

STORAGE TANKS (5430)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3325d597205246aeba7e708e8511b175/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking to procure a new metal rectangular water storage tank, known as a Heli-well, for wildland fire suppression efforts. This procurement aims to acquire a large-capacity, leak-proof, and transportable steel tank that facilitates water-dipping for helicopters and provides bottom drafting options for fire engines, ensuring effective firefighting capabilities. The tank must meet specific dimensions of 10ft W x 15ft L x 10ft D and include features such as an open top, two 4-inch NH pipe thread ports for filling, and corrosion-preventative paint. Interested small businesses must submit their technical and price proposals via email to Chris Wissen at christopher.wissen@usda.gov by the specified deadline, with evaluations based on pricing, warranty, delivery timeframe, and overall value to the government.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chris Wissen
    (505) 479-3625
    christopher.wissen@usda.gov
    Files
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    IMG_0407.pdf
    IMG_0408.pdf
    Water Tank Commercial Supplies Combined SS RFQ SAM.pdf
    The U.S. Forest Service is seeking to purchase a new, rigid, rectangular steel water storage tank (Heli-well) for wildland fire suppression, as detailed in Solicitation Number 127EAU26Q00006. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a 100% Small Business set-aside, with NAICS code 332420 and a 750-employee size standard. The tank must be 10ft W x 15ft L x 10ft D, leak-proof, transportable, and equipped with an open top for helicopter dipping, two 4-inch NH pipe thread ports for filling, bottom drafting options for fire engines, and corrosion-preventative paint. Delivery is to Overgaard, AZ. Offers must include technical and price proposals, along with contractor representations and certifications, and be submitted via email to Christopher.wissen@usda.gov by the due date. Proposals will be evaluated based on pricing, warranty, delivery timeframe, and "Best Value" to the government.
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