Lease of two Commercial Structural Firefighting Apparatuses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the FA4819 325 CONS PKP office, is soliciting proposals for the lease of two commercial structural firefighting apparatuses for Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. This requirement addresses a degraded inventory of firefighting equipment. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide two structural firefighting apparatuses for a base period of six months, with a potential for one six-month option period. The initial period of performance is from May 18, 2026, to October 17, 2026. Key specifications for each apparatus include:
- Minimum 500-gallon on-board water tank.
- Minimum 1250 GPM pump capacity.
- Ability to accommodate at least four firefighters with MSA G1 60-minute air pack capacity.
- Four-wheel drive and diesel engine.
- Compliance with NFPA 1900 standards and current NFPA 1910 pump test.
- Hose capacity for at least 1000 feet of Large Diameter Hose (LDH) and three 200-foot connections of 1¾" hoses.
- Apparatuses must be in good working order with current pump and aerial certifications upon arrival.
Maintenance & Use: The government will perform daily and weekly operational checks. The lessor is responsible for repairs, acknowledging notifications within 48 hours, having a qualified technician on-site within 72 hours, and completing repairs within 5-7 days of parts receipt. A replacement apparatus or equitable adjustment to the lease rate is required if repairs cannot be resolved in a timely manner. Equipment use is limited to trained personnel, with a maximum monthly usage of 2,000 miles.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One 6-month base period and one 6-month option period.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing)
- Size Standard: $40.00 Million
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on Price and Technical capability. Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value, with technical proposals required to be deemed "Acceptable" to be eligible for award.
- Quality Control: Contractors must develop and maintain a quality control plan to ensure services meet SOW requirements and prevent defective services.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotes Due: April 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET (extended by amendment).
- Published Date: April 20, 2026.
- Primary Contact: SrA Samuel Pendleton (samuel.pendleton.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Sean-Austin Maugire (sean-austin.maguire@us.af.mil, 8502838512)