24 Specs Gooseneck Doubledeck Sheep Trailer.doc
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- Sheep trailer, gooseneck, double decker, aluminum for the USDA, ARS, U. S. RSPERS in Dubois, ID
- Solicitation number
- 12905B24Q0166
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The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a commercial item - a double-deck aluminum gooseneck trailer for transporting sheep. The solicitation is issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service for a requirement at the U.S. Sheep Station in Dubois, Idaho.
The trailer must meet detailed specifications, including maximum dimensions, minimum GVWR, aluminum construction with specific features like removable decking, swing gates, lighting, and other requirements. Delivery is required within 365 days of contract award to the Dubois, ID location. This is a total small business set-aside acquisition with a NAICS code of 336212 - Truck Trailer Manufacturing. Quotes are due by August 19, 2024 at 3pm EDT and should be submitted to the specified email address.
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Specifications for a Double Deck Gooseneck Aluminum Sheep Transport Trailer The USDA, ARS, U.S. Sheep Station has a need to purchase an Aluminum Gooseneck Trailer with a double deck for transporting sheep, such as an Eby, Wilson, Alum-Line, or similar. The trailer must be heavy duty, tandem axles, with a double deck that extends out to within 1” of end gate. Quote needs to include delivery to Dubois, ID, 83423.
Trailer Specifications:
Gooseneck, Double Deck
Exterior length and width: maximum 27 ft long x 8 ft wide Interior height: minimum 6’ 8” GVWR: min 16,000 lbs
Trailer Style (minimum):
Roof is stretched aluminum, one piece;
Walls are punched-style aluminum with smooth interior walls;
Nose style is square, punched/ventilated on both sides;
Top deck will have 2 swing gates (1 gate at the nose and 1 gate close to mid-way of the trailer);
Bottom deck will have 1 swing gate close to middle of the trailer;
All gates are full framed, heavy duty, punched-style with slam latches;
Deck planks are removable 1 ½” sheep planks and run the entire length;
Two separate (1 per deck) curbside escape doors located towards the front of the trailer;
Floor is minimum .110” thick aluminum tread plate with 4 longitudinal corrugations
Nose floor is flat aluminum diamond plate
Crossbars are I-beam or U-tube on min 12” centers, max 9” centers;
Deck height will be trailer center height;
Nose gate is installed 1” off of the top deck;
Rear Gate: Full swing, punched style, and hinged on the curbside with rear gate slam latch;
Required: Split roll up door is installed on driver side of rear gate;
Axels: 2 – 8,000#;
E-Z Lube hubs;
Brakes: 4-wheel electric;
Wheels: steel Tires: minimum ST235/85R16;
Spare tire and carrier on gooseneck nose;
Standard fenders over the tires;
Rubber mud flaps behind rear wheels;
No running boards along the trailer;
Landing gear: single drop leg;
Ball: 2 5/16” diameter with adjustable coupler, DOT required Safety Chains, Brake Break Away Kit;
Lights (at minimum): LED interior lights, installed to meet industry standards; additional LED light in nose area.
All wiring is enclosed and overhead when possible;
7-way round trailer connector to attach electrical to pick-up truck;
Outside lights, clearance, brakes, back up, etc., must meet DOT standards.
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