TYPE 3H FIRE ENGINES

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Washington Office - Fleet has issued a pre-solicitation notice (RFQ 12318726Q0197) to procure five custom-built Type 3H (heavy) Fire Engine bodies. Under the proposed contract, the contractor will manufacture the bodies to USDA Forest Service national standard specifications (issued May 2025) and mount them onto government-furnished 4X4 crew cab chassis. The scope of work also includes operational training and delivery to specified locations in Colorado, Oregon, and South Dakota. This procurement is set aside 100% for Small Businesses under NAICS code 336211 (Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing). The resulting contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), utilizing simplified acquisition procedures for commercial products. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released approximately 15 business days after this announcement, with a final delivery deadline of no later than 24 months after the contractor receives the first government-furnished chassis.

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Washington Office - Fleet has issued a pre-solicitation notice (RFQ 12318726Q0197) to acquire five Type 3H (Heavy) fire engine bodies. Qualified vendors will be responsible for installing these bodies onto government-furnished 4X4 cabs and chassis. The scope of work encompasses chassis preparation, body installation, and the integration of fire pumps, 750-gallon water tanks, warning lights, and required graphics to deliver fully operational units. All apparatuses must adhere to USFS national standard specifications and NFPA 1900 compliance. Additionally, the selected contractor must provide delivery of the units and on-site familiarization training. The formal solicitation is expected to be released approximately 15 business days after this pre-solicitation notice. Final delivery of the completed fire apparatuses is required within 24 months of the vendor receiving the first government-furnished chassis.

This Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation No. 12318726Q0197), issued by the USDA Forest Service, seeks a qualified contractor to manufacture and deliver five (5) Type 3H (heavy) Fire Engine bodies. The contractor will mount these custom-built bodies onto government-furnished 4X4 medium-heavy crew cab chassis according to National Standard specifications dated May 2025. The scope of work includes fabricating the engine bodies, installing chainsaw bracket options on select units, providing operational training, and delivering the completed vehicles wheels-off-ground. Deliveries are distributed across five specific National Forest locations: Custer, SD; Ft. Collins, CO; John Day, OR; and two units to Corvallis, OR. The period of performance is 24 months from the receipt of the first government-furnished chassis. Key deliverables include a production schedule due within 10 days of receiving the first chassis, monthly status updates, and post-delivery operational training. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336211. Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value tradeoff process based on four prioritized factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Ability to Meet Delivery within the period of performance, and Price. Questions must be submitted by August 31, 2026, and final electronic proposals are due by September 14, 2026. The contract incorporates standard FAR and AGAR clauses, including USDA’s strict anti-discrimination, diversity compliance, and workforce integrity requirements.

This federal government procurement specification outlines the technical requirements for the manufacture and delivery of a Type 3H Fire Engine Body Only (Model 328/348). The intent is to produce a four-door, 37,000-pound GVWR crew cab fire engine equipped with a 750-gallon usable water tank, designed for two-wheel drive (Model 328) and four-wheel drive (Model 348) configurations. The document details rigorous standards for NFPA 1900 compliance, vehicle weight distribution, a 125-inch maximum height limit, and mandatory tilt testing. It provides comprehensive specifications for the chassis electrical systems (including multiplex management, backup cameras, and warning lights), traffic warning systems, and cabin modifications such as custom operator consoles and safety labeling. The modular apparatus body must be constructed for rugged off-road fire and rescue operations, featuring specific compartment dimensions, double-pan aluminum doors with stainless-steel hardware, and integrated hose reels. Additional requirements cover the PTO-driven water pump, plumbing controls, a 750-gallon water tank with an integrated Class A foam tank, low-voltage electrical testing, and a 15-year apparatus warranty. This highly detailed document serves as the technical baseline for manufacturers bidding on federal, state, or local emergency vehicle solicitation packages.