SAM #1240BE26Q0119

USDA Forest Service Solicitation for 4,000-Gallon Water Tender Unit Installation

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to supply and install a 4,000-gallon water tender unit for a 2021 Kenworth T880 truck chassis, supporting wildfire and emergency operations. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, Deschutes National Forest, CSA Northwest 3 office - Products & Services Requested: - 4,000-gallon quick-change water tender unit, compatible with Wit Log quick attach system - 6V-15 Vision Tank (modified trapezoid, 15' x 102" x 66", 3/16" ASTM A36 mild steel, baffled, rear mount ladder, fenders, manway, bellyplate, cradle runners, hydraulic fill, mounting brackets, rubber wear pads, metallic gray finish) - 4x3 M3ZRMS cast iron water pump (75 GPM @ 65 PSI), hydraulic drive 31 series pump drive, SCH80 hydraulic lines, hydraulic reservoir, spray valves, control console, plumbing, sight gauge, DOT LED lights, rear dump valve, drafting capabilities, gravity bar - Installation, demonstration, and testing of the water tender unit - Quantities & Line Items: - 1 x 4,000-gallon water tender unit (including tank and all components) - 1 x installation and demonstration service - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be fully compatible with the quick-change configuration (interchangeable with dump bed or fifth-wheel hitch) - One operator must be able to switch configurations in under 30 minutes - 5-year limited construction warranty for the tank; 1-year warranty for plumbing and operational functions - Delivery, installation, and demonstration required at vendor's shop; transportation arrangements depend on distance from Bend, Oregon - Small Business set-aside under NAICS 336212 - OEMs & Vendors: - Kenworth (truck chassis manufacturer) - Vision Tank (tank manufacturer, referenced as 6V-15 Vision Tank) - Wit Log (quick attach system manufacturer) - No specific part numbers for most components, but detailed specifications provided for tank and pump - Contractor must provide all materials, labor, installation, testing, and warranties

Description

The purpose of this acquisition is to purchase and install one 4,000-gallon water tender unit on the existing Forest Service truck chassis identified below:

Vehicle: 2021 Kenworth T880

VIN: 1NKZX4EX8MJ460912

The existing vehicle has been configured for quick-change operation and can be configured with a dump bed, fifth-wheel hitch, or water tender unit.

The completed water tender system shall be compatible with the existing quick-change configuration.

The contractor shall provide a complete and operational system, including the tank, mounting system, pump, hydraulic system, plumbing, spray system, controls, lighting, and all other components necessary to meet the requirements of this solicitation.

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