36--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source purchase order to Heiman Fire Equipment for specialized fire fighting equipment, including a slip-in unit with a polypropylene tank, a WATERAX VERSAX 9HP pump, and plumbing. The equipment will be used for wildland and prescribed fire fighting. The purchase will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and the estimated cost is $16,906. • The equipment must meet specific requirements, including a tank with a 51in width, 54in length, and 31in height, and a 288gal water capacity. • The pump must be a WATERAX VERSAX 9HP pump with an electric start. • The plumbing must include a fill tower, a threaded drain port, and connections to a hose reel. • The equipment must be built to meet DOI national standards. • The purchase is being made using sole source acquisition procedures due to the specialized nature of the product and the need for standardization with existing equipment.