Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering Multipurpose (TRAM)
ID: M6785425R5301Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDERQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

PSC

EARTH MOVING AND EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT (3805)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f05fcc7032d4cad9fe4798ac268576a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), is seeking proposals for the procurement of up to 535 Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering Multipurpose (TRAM) vehicles. These medium scoop loaders, equipped with a 4-in-1 multipurpose bucket and fork attachment, are essential for the Marine Corps to operate effectively over uneven and unprepared surfaces. The contract will be a firm fixed-priced Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, with a performance period of ten years, including five 12-month ordering periods and five 12-month option periods. Interested parties must submit proposals by June 2, 2025, at 2 PM ET, and are encouraged to direct any questions to Stefanie Conway at stefanie.conway@usmc.mil by May 2, 2025, at 10 AM ET. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for eligibility.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stefanie Conway
    (703) 489-3270
    stefanie.conway@usmc.mil
    Files
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    SYNOPSIS.docx
    The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) is planning to procure a replacement for the Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose (TRAM) through a full and open competition. The new TRAM will enhance the Marine Corps' engineering capabilities by being versatile, easily deployable, and scalable. It is designed to function as both a multipurpose bucket loader and a forklift, with specifications for a capacity of at least 2.5 cubic yards as a loader and a 12,000-pound minimum lifting capacity as a forklift, with aims for 15,000 pounds. The TRAM must operate over rough terrains, including sand, snow, and mud. The solicitation is anticipated to be released in the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025, with a five-year ordering period. The government will follow FAR 15 for contracting, intending to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Interested vendors must monitor the official government websites for updates, and proposals will only be accepted from eligible contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This pre-solicitation notice does not request proposals at this time and is subject to change.
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