Sources Sought - Equipment Trailers
ID: FA469025Q0026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4690 28 CONS PKCELLSWORTH AFB, SD, 57706-4947, USA

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

PSC

TRAILERS (2330)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5a6dc6b26289429b83f441ea0acad83e/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for the procurement of six equipment trailers. These trailers must meet specific requirements, including a maximum width of 88 inches, a height of 96 inches, and features such as a removable tow bar, integral braking systems, double axles, and a pintle hook hitch for towing, along with weather-resistant enclosures designed for efficient storage of tools and ladders. This procurement is crucial for supporting operational needs at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota, and interested businesses are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant information by 12:00 PM MDT on April 10, 2025, to the designated contacts, Nicholas Oak and Matthew Cotton, via the provided email addresses.

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Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics List.pdf
Apr 4, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC
The government document details specifications for six equipment trailers intended for competitive bidding under federal and state RFPs. Each trailer must have a maximum width of 88 inches and a height of 96 inches, equipped with a removable tow bar, integral braking systems, double axles, and a pintle hook hitch for towing. The trailers should include load-rated tie-down points and forklift pockets for transportation. The enclosure must be weather-resistant and measure at least 126 inches long, 69.5 inches high, and 56 inches wide, featuring roll-up doors on both sides secured with padlocks. Internally, one side is designed for ladder storage with shelves, while the opposite side functions as a toolbox, containing a six-drawer toolbox and shelving. Overall, this document serves to establish clear requirements for trailer design and functionality, emphasizing durability and efficient storage for both tools and ladders, therefore allowing organizations to prepare competitive bids that meet these stipulations.
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