Lease of two Commercial Structural Firefighting Apparatuses
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 325th Contracting Squadron at Tyndall AFB, FL, is soliciting quotes for the lease of two commercial structural firefighting apparatuses. This requirement addresses a capability shortfall and involves a six-month lease period. Quotes are due by May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Purpose & Scope
This opportunity seeks to lease two commercial structural firefighting apparatuses to the 325th Civil Engineering Squadron at Tyndall AFB, FL. The lease is for a six-month base period to cover a capability shortfall due to ongoing repair activities. The apparatuses must be in good working order with current pump and aerial certifications.
Key Requirements
- Apparatus Specifications:
- Minimum 500-gallon water tank.
- Minimum 1250 GPM pump capacity.
- Crew capability for at least four firefighters with MSA G1 60-minute air pack capacity.
- Two-wheel drive drivetrain (updated from 4WD).
- Diesel engine.
- Must meet NFPA 1900 standards and have a current pump test complying with NFPA 1910.
- Hose capacity for at least 1000 feet of Large Diameter Hose (LDH) and three 200-foot connections of 1.75" hoses.
- Mid-mount pump panel preferred, but not required.
- Maintenance & Repairs: The lessor is responsible for acknowledging repair 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 must be provided if repairs are extended or cannot be resolved.
- Usage: Maximum monthly usage of 2,000 miles.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Lease Agreement (Firm Fixed Price implied).
- Period of Performance: May 29, 2026, to November 29, 2026 (one 6-month base period).
- Place of Performance: Tyndall AFB, FL 32403.
- Set-Aside: Currently Unrestricted, but the solicitation indicates options for Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
- Product/Service Code: W023 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Eastern Time, based on FL location).
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical capability (of the item offered to meet agency needs).
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government, considering both Price and Technical factors. Technical evaluation will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Quotes will be reviewed for price reasonableness.
- Submission: Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Important Notes
This solicitation has been amended to update the Statement of Work, changing the drivetrain requirement from 4-wheel drive to 2-wheel drive, and extending the response due date and period of performance. Offerors should refer to the "Updated Structural Fire Apparatus SOW" for the latest requirements.