Lease of two Commercial Structural Firefighting Apparatuses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 specifies 2-wheel drive vehicles. The acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Quotes are due by May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Purpose & Scope
The objective is to lease two commercial structural firefighting apparatuses for a six-month period to address a capability shortfall at Tyndall AFB, FL. The apparatuses must be in good working order with current pump and aerial certifications. Key specifications include:
- Drivetrain: Two-wheel drive.
- Water Tank: Minimum 500 gallons.
- Pump Capacity: Minimum 1250 Gallons Per Minute (GPM).
- Crew Capability: Accommodate at least four firefighters with MSA G1 60-minute air pack capacity.
- Engine Type: Diesel.
- Standards: Must meet NFPA 1900 standards and have a current pump test complying with NFPA 1910.
- Hose Capacity: Capable of carrying at least 1000 feet of Large Diameter Hose (LDH) and three 200-foot connections of 1.75" hoses.
- Maintenance: Lessor is responsible for acknowledging repair notifications within 48 hours, providing a qualified technician within 72 hours, completing repairs within 5-7 days, and providing a replacement apparatus if repairs cannot be resolved. Maximum monthly usage is 2,000 miles.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation for a lease agreement, implied Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: May 29, 2026, to November 29, 2026 (one 6-month base period).
- Place of Performance: Tyndall AFB, FL 32405.
- Set-Aside: Currently unrestricted, but the solicitation notes 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).
- NAICS: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) with a size standard of $40,000,000.00.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical (capability of the item offered to meet the agency's need).
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government, considering Price and Technical factors. Technical evaluation will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Quotes will be reviewed for price reasonableness.
Contact Information
- Primary: Sean-Austin Maguire (sean-austin.maguire@us.af.mil, 8502838692)
- Secondary: SrA Samuel Pendleton (samuel.pendleton.1@us.af.mil)