Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose (TRAM)
ID: M6785425R5301Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

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Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

PSC

EARTH MOVING AND EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT (3805)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f6d44de7397747858785d9c1c7ae4b05/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically 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 is designed to enhance the Marine Corps' engineering capabilities by functioning as both a multipurpose bucket loader with a minimum capacity of 2.5 cubic yards and a forklift with a minimum lifting capacity of 12,000 pounds, aiming for 15,000 pounds. This equipment will be utilized by combat, combat support, and combat service support units, requiring operation over rough terrains such as 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, and interested vendors should monitor official government websites for updates. For further inquiries, contact Stefanie Conway at stefanie.conway@usmc.mil or call 703-489-3270.

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    Stefanie Conway
    (703) 489-3270
    stefanie.conway@usmc.mil
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    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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