# TYPE 3 FIRE ENGINES

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12318726q0196

- Solicitation number: 12318726Q0196
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as presolicitation)
- Status: Open. Offers due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: USDA Forest Service (123187)
- NAICS: 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 4210 Fire Fighting Equipment
- Place of performance: District of Columbia
- First posted: July 29, 2026
- Last posted: September 10, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3bf6b825da9b4ec89d318962eb10705e/view

## Description

The U. S. Forest Service (USFS) is soliciting a proposal from qualified vendors for sixteen (16) Type 3 fire engines, body only configuration, to be installed on Government-furnished 4X2 and 4X4 cab and chassis.  Scope includes chassis modifications and preparation, installation of the body, fire pump, 600-gallon water tank, warning lights, required graphics package, and all components necessary to deliver a complete operational unit.  Apparatus must meet Forest Service national standard specifications, including compliance with NFPA 1900 unless otherwise specified.  Proposal shall include delivery of each unit and on-site familiarization training.  Vendors shall demonstrate their capability to produce apparatus meeting the requirements of the USFS, summarized in executive form.

## Attachments

- [Model 326_346 Type 3 Fire Engines_Body Only_March2023.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/58642220fc864897acb662a29b4ec914/download)

## Publications

- July 29, 2026: Presolicitation, due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 4d37f82f5281475b8380e7257a96ed8b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d37f82f5281475b8380e7257a96ed8b/view
- July 29, 2026: Presolicitation, due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 530074a6d083471bb8bd2a61a84bd09e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/530074a6d083471bb8bd2a61a84bd09e/view
- July 29, 2026: Presolicitation, due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 5c4c4ca37bd24ae5ab386a88f0e58c8a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5c4c4ca37bd24ae5ab386a88f0e58c8a/view
- July 30, 2026: Presolicitation, due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice f0cb34e994de4393b54537cbaa77e0ca. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f0cb34e994de4393b54537cbaa77e0ca/view
- August 20, 2026: Solicitation, due September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 4ba6e72ed9574056b0feae97abbaf705. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4ba6e72ed9574056b0feae97abbaf705/view
- September 10, 2026: Solicitation, due September 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 3bf6b825da9b4ec89d318962eb10705e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3bf6b825da9b4ec89d318962eb10705e/view

## Points of contact

- Kimberly Turner, kimberly.turner@usda.gov
- Cassandra Carey, cassandra.carey@usda.gov, 2026178490

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