Electric Trailer Tug
ID: FA483025Q0047Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4830 23 CONS CCMOODY AFB, GA, 31699-1700, USA

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

PSC

WAREHOUSE TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, SELF-PROPELLED (3930)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5a4a6ee8caef4840b843df2e6ed61fc3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting bids for the procurement of three electric trailer tugs to be delivered to Moody Air Force Base in Georgia. These electric tugs are intended to enhance operational efficiency by reducing manpower requirements for moving heavy trailers, thereby minimizing the risk of injury to personnel. Each tug must meet specific requirements, including a towing capacity between 13,000 and 25,000 pounds, compatibility with Pintle and Ball hitches, and the ability to operate both indoors and outdoors. Interested vendors should submit a specification sheet for technical evaluation, and all quotes must be submitted by the deadline, with delivery expected no later than 45 days after contract award. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Kevin Goris at kevin.goris@us.af.mil or Maria Spence at maria.spence@us.af.mil.

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