Type 6 Fire Engines

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is issuing a solicitation for the design, fabrication, modification, and delivery of thirty‑three (33) Type 6 fire‑engine bodies (body‑only configuration) to be installed on government‑furnished 4×4 cab‑and‑chassis units. The scope includes chassis modifications, installation of fire pump, 300‑gallon water tank, warning lights, graphics, and all ancillary components required for a fully operational fire apparatus. Vendors must comply with NFPA 1900 standards, meet detailed electrical, mechanical, and safety specifications, and provide on‑site familiarization training for each unit. The solicitation references a March 2026 issue date and supersedes a May 2025 specification. No explicit bid‑opening, pre‑bid, or submission dates are included in the excerpt. • 33 fire‑engine bodies (body‑only) to be built and installed on USFS‑provided 4×4 chassis • Must meet NFPA 1900 and USFS national standard specifications • Includes chassis electrical upgrades, multiplex system, TPMS, backup camera, winch, and full traffic‑warning lighting suite • Requires delivery of complete units plus on‑site familiarization training • Warranty: 10‑year apparatus warranty plus lifetime water‑tank warranty • Detailed technical specifications spanning chassis, body, pump, water tank, electrical, and finish requirements