K - 4,000-Gallon Water Tender Unit – 1240BE26Q0119, Bend, Oregon

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	1240BE26Q0119
Agency	Forest Service
Office	USDA-Fs, Csa Northwest 3
Where	Bend, Oregon
Posted	October 20, 2026
Bids due	November 20, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-08:00)
Who can bid	Small businesses only
Industry	Products & manufacturing (NAICS 336212)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Matthew Stephens · matthew.stephens@usda.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

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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Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
Delivery terms. Confirm where and how the goods are delivered (FOB destination is common) and build shipping into your price.

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