Request For Information - Slip-On Tankers
ID: 350138Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Interior Business Ceter (DOI-IBC)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350138
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the acquisition of slip-on tankers to enhance wildland firefighting capabilities for local governments and Tribal Nations. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance for slip-on tanker units, which can be quickly converted into fire engines, thereby improving wildfire response readiness in communities with populations of 25,000 or less. The program is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and emphasizes collaboration among local entities, particularly volunteer fire departments, to address diverse wildfire challenges. Interested parties must submit their responses to the RFI by October 9, 2023, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, and can contact Chelsea M. Whitten at chelsea_whitten@ibc.doi.gov or 571-513-4053 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chelsea M Whitten Grantor
    (571) 513-4053
    chelsea_whitten@ibc.doi.gov
    Files
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    RFI and NOI Slip-On Tanker Q&A.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    The document outlines the details regarding a federal grant program designed to assist local governments and Tribal Nations in acquiring slip-on tanker units for wildfires. Key points include that applicants can request various unit types without a matching required percentage and that pre-award costs may be covered under specific conditions. The program is explicitly for slip-on tanks and does not cover vehicle purchases, although other funding opportunities may exist for vehicles. The grant aims to support all wildfire types, not just forestry-related, and encourages consolidated applications from regional departments. Minimum specifications for the tanks and vehicle compatibility with tank weight are detailed in an attached document. The initiative is tailored for local volunteer fire departments and aims to improve wildfire response capabilities through enhanced equipment access. Ultimately, it emphasizes collaboration among local entities while ensuring funding remains targeted towards community needs.
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