YELL REFURBISH FIRE ENGINE 3
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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 Interior, National Park Service is seeking proposals for the refurbishment of Fire Engine 3 for Yellowstone National Park. This Solicitation aims to extend the service life of the 2003 Pierce Contender fire apparatus by an additional 15 years. This is an Unrestricted acquisition. Offers are due by February 19, 2026, at 1300 ES.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive refurbishment of the 2003 Pierce Contender #233757436 (Engine 3), including replacement, rebuild, or repair of various components. Key areas of work detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) include:
- Engine and Driveline: Upgrading cooling system, checking A/C, replacing belts, inspecting/testing alternator, inspecting/replacing batteries, inspecting transmission, repairing brackets, and updating chassis suspension.
- Brake System: Complete replacement of wheel-end components and all brake valves.
- Seals and Bearings: Replacing wheel and hub seals, inspecting wheel bearings.
- Lighting Modifications: Removing gas generator, replacing scene and emergency lights with LEDs, updating reflective striping, installing new aluminum wheels, replacing windshields, seatbelts, and SCBA seat brackets.
- Fire Pump and Tanks: Evaluating engineer's panel gauges, inspecting plumbing, rebuilding/replacing valves, updating to a Waterous VPO electric priming system, and replacing the 1,000-gallon water tank with a 750-gallon tank. All work must adhere to NFPA specifications, AWS welding standards, and be performed by a Master Fire EVT, complying with NFPA 1912.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: February 25, 2026, to February 25, 2027 (with a 180-day performance period for the work).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 811114 (Small Business Size Standard: $9M)
- Offer Due Date: February 19, 2026, at 1300 ES
- Questions Due: 7 business days prior to the offer due date
- Published Date: January 19, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to Sharon_larosa@nps.gov. Award will be based on best value to the government, considering Price, Technical capability, and Prior Experience.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Bidders must refer to the provided attachments, including the Statement of Work (Attachment 1) and the Equipment Needed Bid Sheet (Attachment 2) for detailed pricing. The Wage Determination (Attachment 3) for Park County, WY, is critical for cost proposals, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits ($5.55/hour Health & Welfare, plus paid sick leave per EO 13706). Compliance with these wage rates is mandatory.