SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY

    Mobile Helicopter Dip Tank

    Issued by Orange County Fire Authority
    countyRFPOrange County Fire AuthoritySol. KVI2773
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Feb 3, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jan 15, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Orange County
    county
    NAICS CODE
    333318
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Orange County Fire Authority seeks proposals to purchase mobile water dip tanks to support helicopter firefighting operations by providing quick water refill points in areas lacking established water sources.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    KVI2773
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Bidding
    Level
    county
    Published Date
    January 15, 2026
    Due Date
    February 3, 2026
    NAICS Code
    333318AI guide
    Agency
    Orange County Fire Authority

    Description

    The intent of this project is to purchase mobile water dip tanks that can be transported to locations throughout the county that currently do not have good water sources already established to allow for helicopters to work more efficiently on these fires. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Purchasing Address: 1 Fire Authority RoadIrvine, California92602 County: Orange Other Details: In the wildland firefighting environment, aviation resources play a vital role in protecting life and property. In the wildland firefighting environment, helicopters play a vital role by dropping water to support crews attacking the fire on the ground as well as stop the forward progress of fires. Much of the success of helicopters fighting a wildland fire is directly related to their turnaround time of dropping water on the fire, flying to a water point to fill, and return to the fire. The ability to have quick turnaround times for helicopters is directly related to the water sources available for helicopters to pull water from.

    Key dates

    1. January 15, 2026Published
    2. February 3, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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