K--Type 6 Wildland Light Engine Upgrade for Kirtland

The Department of the Interior is soliciting wildland fire vehicle package builds and apparatus installations for the Air Force Wildland Fire Branch (AFWFB). The project involves converting two government-furnished 2024 Chevy K5500 4x4 chassis into Type 6 Wildland Light Engines. The contractor will provide and install fire-related equipment, including pumps, generators, hoses, storage compartments, and suppression systems, to prepare the vehicles for prescribed and wildland fire suppression. This procurement is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 140D0426Q0416. The government plans to award a firm-fixed-price contract using a best-value tradeoff evaluation, where technical approach and past performance are significantly more important than price. The performance period includes a base requirement for two truck upgrades with options for additional units in later years. Completed units must be ready for final inspection within 180 to 270 days of the order. The technical requirements are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which serves as the primary authority for the build. Other documents include submission instructions, a past performance questionnaire, and an amendment extending the response deadline to June 22, 2026. Contractors must maintain an on-premises indoor test and inspection facility and comply with NFPA standards for the completed engines. The Department of the Interior is seeking the conversion of two government-furnished 2024 Chevrolet K5500 4x4 chassis into Type 6 Wildland Light Engines for the Air Force Wildland Fire Branch (AFWFB). This project focuses on building and installing specialized fire apparatus onto existing vehicle platforms for use at Kirtland Air Force Base. The Air Force Wildland Fire Branch (AFWFB) re…