Airfield Ground Support Equipment
ID: W912PB-25-Q-3006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0409 AQ HQ CONTRACTAPO, AE, 09114, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT (1730)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ab40b5b3c7c249fb8252069fe6e57bef/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 4, 2025, 8:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting bids for the procurement of airfield ground support equipment, specifically a tractor for towing Ground Support Equipment (GSE) at Grafenwoehr Army Airfield in Germany. The contract will be awarded based on a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation, with a delivery timeframe of 60 calendar days following the contract award. This tractor is crucial for supporting C-130J aircraft operations, requiring substantial towing capacity and specialized features to ensure operational efficiency in military contexts. Interested offerors must submit their quotes via email to the designated contacts, Thomas LaPread and Patrick Walker, and ensure compliance with all solicitation requirements, including active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the deadline for questions on March 27, 2025.

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Attachment 1 - Tractor Requirement Specifications.pdf
Mar 25, 2025, 1:06 PM UTC
The document outlines specifications for a tractor intended to support the C-130J aircraft operations, especially for towing Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Key requirements include substantial towing capacity for weights up to approximately 160,000 lbs, appropriate tire treads suited for aircraft surfaces rather than agricultural use, and a hydraulic front/rear linkage with Power Take Off (PTO) for various operational tools like snowplows. Additional features include a climate-controlled cab for adverse weather conditions, automatic all-wheel or four-wheel drive transmission, and enhanced lighting systems with LED and amber hazard lights. The hitch must accommodate both front and rear pintle hook connections, and a roof skylight is necessary for improved visibility of overhead obstacles while operating near aircraft. This specification aims to ensure effective runway clearance and operational efficiency within aviation support contexts, particularly addressing the needs of military or governmental operations that employ the C-130J aircraft.
W912PB-25-F-Q-3006.pdf
Mar 25, 2025, 1:06 PM UTC
The document is a government solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of a tractor for airfield use, specifically for towing Ground Support Equipment (GSE) on paved surfaces at Grafenwoehr Army Airfield in Germany. Issued by the Regional Contracting Office, it stipulates that bidders must reference compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and ensure an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contract is set for an unrestricted competition, including small businesses, and features a total award amount that is to be determined. Key components include delivery terms (FOB Destination), an expected delivery timeframe of 60 days following contract award, and pricing requirements for the tractor, with all details provided in the attached specifications. Offerors must adhere to various regulations concerning technical capability, pricing fairness, and labor standards. The evaluation will prioritize technical capability, followed by cost considerations. The solicitation underscores the importance of compliance with regulations regarding telecommunications and product sourcing, ensuring the integrity of supply chains in government contracting.
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