Attachment 3 SOW-EOD Nuclear Response Trailer FY26.pdf
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the design, fabrication, and delivery of one custom EOD Nuclear Response Trailer for the 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, dated August 24, 2026.
The trailer must be a weather-resilient, self-sustaining mobile command and life-support hub capable of supporting continuous independent field operations for a six-person EOD team for extended durations exceeding 24 hours in extreme North Dakota environmental conditions (sub-zero temperatures, high winds, heavy snow). The vehicle will serve as an on-scene command and sustainment hub for Initial Response Force and Response Task Force teams during multi-day nuclear accident or incident response operations. The contractor must perform all engineering, structural design, material procurement, fabrication, and quality control assembly. Key structural specifications include a heavy-duty commercial-grade chassis (aluminum tube or galvanized steel frame with minimum 8-inch I-beams), 46–50 feet length, maximum 8.5 feet width, minimum 8.0 feet interior headroom, maximum 13.5 feet overall height, tri-axle or tandem configuration with minimum 21,000 lbs combined gross axle weight rating, gooseneck coupler, and integrated frame-protection bogey wheels. The exterior must be .040-inch Ultramarine Blue fiberglass sheets with a one-piece seamless aluminum roof featuring a sloped profile.
The trailer interior must be seamlessly finished in fiberglass and partitioned into four distinct zones: Zone 1 (Front Habitation & Wet Zone, approximately 12 feet) containing three foldable double bunk beds with memory foam mattresses, a GSA Class 6 high-security safe, and a washer/dryer combo unit; Zone 2 (Mid-Ship Command & Culinary Zone, approximately 22 feet) featuring a 244-inch flush-floor slide-out workstation with fixed desks, overhead cabinets, TV mounts, media input panels, and a kitchenette with lockable aluminum cabinets, sink, 10.0 cubic foot refrigerator, 1.1 cubic foot microwave, and electric cooktop (liquid propane appliances strictly prohibited); Zone 3 (Full Bathroom Package & Decontamination Routing) positioned adjacent to the rear garage with decontamination flow design, including a 36" × 36" enclosed shower, foot-pedal toilet, vanity sink, black coin rubber flooring, aluminum-framed cabinets, and a 12V roof-mounted exhaust vent; and Zone 4 (Rear Tactical Garage & Auxiliary Living Zone, approximately 14 feet) with a minimum 14-foot clear garage space, 2,400 lbs capacity drop-down rear ramp door, grey coin TPO non-slip flooring with integrated aluminum-grated floor drainage routed to greywater plumbing, 40+ linear feet recessed aluminum E-track, one heavy-duty rollover sleeper sofa, 48-inch wardrobe cabinet, heavy-duty EOD bomb suit drying locker supporting four 100-lb suits with dedicated forced-air heating duct, 4,500 lb 12V DC electric winch with synthetic rope, and a 75–100 liter dual-voltage chest refrigerator/freezer on a lockable slide-out tray.
Climate control systems must maintain 68°F interior temperature when exterior ambient is -40°F and 74°F when exterior is 100°F. The primary heating system consists of a 3-ton, 3-zone ductless mini-split heat pump with three 12,000 BTU wall-mounted indoor heads or commercial roof-mounted ducted HVAC of equivalent 36,000 BTU combined capacity, supplemented by three wall-mounted 1,500W electric heaters, or three independent roof-mounted 15,000 BTU air conditioners with integrated heat strips (one dedicated to each of the three partitioned zones). Additional systems include a 30+ pints-per-day active dehumidifier, HEPA particulate air filtration in the Command Zone, 110V electric radiant floor heating in the habitation zone and bathroom, insulated thermal-barrier curtain or vestibule entry design, and slip-resistant heated entry step with integrated low-draw heating elements. Thermal insulation must prevent interior condensation and thermal bridging and be validated via standard static thermal engineering heat-load calculations rather than physical cold-room environmental chamber testing.
Power systems include a minimum 20 kW liquid-cooled diesel generator (Powertech or equal) mounted in a dedicated sound-insulated exterior compartment, drawing fuel from an integrated dual-tank system of two 30-gallon diesel fuel tanks (60 gallons total) with 12V DC electric transfer pump capability. The generator must feature 120V block heater, oil pan heater, and heated fuel/water separator for reliable cold starts. The electrical system comprises a 100 Amp main service panel (120/240V single-phase, minimum 12 spaces/24 circuits), 50A motor base power inlet with 25-foot shore power cord, 100 Amp converter with integrated multi-stage battery charger, and minimum three 12V Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) 100Ah deep-cycle batteries with internal heating elements. Solar infrastructure pre-wiring includes weatherproof roof-entry plate, 10 AWG solar cabling pre-run to the battery compartment, and pre-installed 40-amp Maximum Power Point Tracking charge controller.
Water and plumbing systems include minimum three independent holding tanks (100 gallons fresh water, 45 gallons grey water, 42 gallons black water), dual-stage inline water filtration, insulated plumbing envelope inside the heated trailer interior, thermostatically controlled 12V heating pads on all holding tanks and exterior dump valves to prevent freezing to -40°F, high-recovery commercial-grade tankless water heater, city water and gravity fill inlets, integrated 10-foot sewer hose and holder, and weatherproof 110V receptacle at the front exterior for towing vehicle engine block heater connection to generator power.
Tactical EOD mission support equipment includes minimum six SCBA brackets (three per side) mounted to garage walls inside the rear ramp door, dedicated ventilated storage lockers for bomb suits with integrated heavy-duty hangers and 12V ventilation fans, at least two dedicated 120V AC high-amperage charging outlets adjacent to heavy-duty tie-down spots for tactical unmanned ground vehicles, dedicated onboard pneumatic air compressor with plumbed garage outlets, and Command, Control, & Communications structural prep including rigid external antenna mast mounts with weather-tight RF/coaxial cable feed-through ports, reinforced walkable roof mounting plate (minimum 3'×3') above the C2 slide-out for future satellite communications and radio antenna installation, and minimum 2-inch diameter weatherproof conduit passthrough from roof to interior C2 server rack. The trailer must feature a fully integrated weatherproof Exterior Command and Control workstation on the curbside including a lockable sealed exterior compartment with minimum 40-inch LED ruggedized/outdoor-rated monitor (pre-wired HDMI/DisplayPort to interior C2 server rack), minimum two 110V/120V GFCI weatherproof power receptacles, four USB charging ports, two weatherproof RJ-45 Cat6 data ports, heavy-duty lockable fold-down aluminum work surface supporting minimum 100 lbs, high-lumen flush-mounted exterior LED scene lights, and motorized commercial awning with remote (minimum 15 feet length). Interior C2 infrastructure includes minimum 12U wall-mounted vibration-isolated IT rack enclosure with integrated 1500VA Uninterruptible Power Supply, weather-proof exterior HDMI/Ethernet panel for external camera feeds, and two flush-mounted pre-wired HDMI/USB media input panels adjacent to Smart TV mounts.
Tactical lighting systems comprise two commercial-grade non-recessed 12V LED exterior scene lights (minimum 14" × 2.5", minimum 3,000 lumens each, IP67 waterproof rating, dedicated interior wall switches), one pair of commercial-grade exterior LED loading lights above the rear ramp door (minimum 1,500 lumens per fixture), and one 25-foot motorized exterior power awning with remote on the curbside featuring integrated LED light strip (minimum 1,000 lumens continuous illumination). An exterior heated washdown station with weatherproof shower/washdown port connected to onboard water heater and freshwater pump must be available on the curbside near the garage ramp for gross decontamination of bomb suits, robots, and UTVs prior to interior entry. A HEPA/CBRN air filtration system capable of creating slight positive pressure environment in the Habitation and Command & Control zones must prevent radiological particulates or hazardous gases ingress.
The contractor must also provide a heavy-duty hydration fridge/freezer (minimum 75–100 liter compressor-driven chest-style unit, dual-voltage 12V DC/110V AC, mounted on heavy-duty lockable full-extension slide-out tray in rear tactical garage or exterior weatherproof compartment) and one built-in marine or commercial-grade automatic ice maker installed in the forward habitation kitchenette, plumbed to the trailer's freshwater system with inline filtration, capable of producing minimum 20–25 lbs ice per day.
The contractor must perform three primary tasks: Task 1 (Engineering Design, Technical Approval, and Production) requires submission of complete 360-degree 3D Computer-Aided Design drawings and system schematics (structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical layouts) for Government review and formal approval as Deliverable A001 within 30 calendar days of contract award, prior to fabrication initiation. The Government's review is for compliance validation only and does not relieve the contractor of liability for physical structural or system performance. If Government review exceeds 10 business days, a day-for-day schedule extension applies bilaterally to the delivery timeline. Task 2 (Transportation and Delivery) requires delivery of the completed fully assembled trailer to the 5 CES/CED EOD facility (Building 897, Minot Air Force Base, ND 58705) as Deliverable A002 within 240 calendar days of contract award, scheduled during normal business hours (0830–1530 Central Time, Monday–Friday, excluding federal holidays). All contractor delivery, setup, and training personnel must comply with Minot Air Force Base security checkpoint requirements, including REAL ID Act of 2005 compliance and standard commercial vehicle gate inspections; the Government will provide entry information prior to delivery. Early delivery is authorized at no additional cost. Task 3 (Technical Orientation and Systems Training) requires a comprehensive hands-on on-site system orientation and training session limited to 16 hours maximum, covering all onboard mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-support systems, executed at the EOD Facility concurrently with physical delivery as Deliverable A003. The contractor must either have a qualified company representative accompany the delivery vehicle or subcontract training to a certified local partner or vendor.
The contractor may propose changes to the SOW provided that proposed changes meet all intended operational and safety functions prior to award; accepted changes become an integrated part of the SOW upon contract award.
Three formal deliverables are required: Deliverable A001 (3D CAD Design Drawings & System Schematics, due within 30 calendar days, electronic files via email or secure transfer link to 5 CES/CED requirements owner); Deliverable A002 (EOD Nuclear Response Trailer Delivery, due within 240 calendar days, physical delivery to Building 897, Minot AFB, ND 58705); and Deliverable A003 (Technical Manuals & Orientation Package, due within 15 calendar days of final trailer delivery, comprising three printed manuals and one electronic PDF, with classroom/hands-on training at contractor facility).
The contractor is solely responsible for product quality and execution of all design and manufacturing processes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 52.212-4. Final acceptance will be conducted at delivery on Minot Air Force Base, utilizing a contractor-furnished Certificate of Conformance verifying that all physical, dimensional, and utility systems conform to SOW specifications. The Government's acceptance of the Certificate of Conformance does not waive its right to seek non-cost repair, replacement, or price reduction under latent defect provisions should the thermal or HVAC systems fail to meet outcome-based climate thresholds (68°F heating in -40°F cold; 74°F cooling in 100°F heat) during active winter or summer field operations. The contractor's warranty obligations must comply with FAR 52.212-4(o), and the Government reserves all rights and remedies post-acceptance for any latent defects, design flaws, or system integration failures discovered during operational deployment. Physical cold-room environmental chamber testing is excluded from the contractor's scope; thermal performance must be validated via engineering calculations and heat load modeling during the CAD design phase.
The contractor must provide standard commercial warranty in accordance with FAR 12.205 and 52.212-4(o), including minimum 3-year limited structural warranty (frame, wall studs, roof members, floor crossmembers), minimum 3-year limited warranty on all trailer builder-manufactured components, and minimum 1-year limited warranty on electrical wiring, fixtures, and power storage systems. Individual third-party component warranties (generator, HVAC mini-split, water heater, tires) must be assigned directly to the Government upon final acceptance.
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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
EOD Nuclear Response Trailer
5 CES/CED Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota
Date: 24 August 2026
1.0 INTRODUCTION & MISSION CONTEXT
1.1 Scope of Requirement
The 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight requires one (1) custom-manufactured, weather-resilient, self-sustaining mobile operations and life-support trailer. This specialized vehicle will serve as a continuous, on-scene command and sustainment hub for Initial Response Force (IRF) and Response Task
Force (RTF) teams during multi-day, full-spectrum nuclear accident or incident response operations.
1.2 Operational Environment
The trailer must operate in the extreme environmental conditions of the northern and central North Dakota plains, characterized by sub-zero winter temperatures, high winds, and heavy snow. EOD response operations frequently occur at remote Missile Alert
Facilities and Launch Facilities across the Minot Air Force Base Missile Complex, requiring up to two (2) hours of transit time each way over unimproved or snow-covered roads. Due to the critical nature of these operations and the projected 24-hour arrival timeline of external Department of Energy support assets, the trailer must support continuous, independent field operations for a six-person EOD team for extended durations (+24 hours) without external utility connections.
2.0 CONTRACTOR ACQUISITION TASKS
2.1 Task 1: Engineering Design, Technical Approval, and Production
2.1.1 The Contractor must perform all necessary engineering, structural design, material procurement, fabrication, and quality control assembly to produce one (1) new EOD
Nuclear Response Trailer meeting the technical performance requirements outlined in this Statement of Work.
2.1.2 Prior to initiating physical fabrication, the Contractor must deliver complete 360-degree, three-dimensional Computer-Aided Design drawings and system schematics
(including structural, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and electrical layouts) to the Government for review and formal approval as Deliverable A001.
2.1.3 The Contractor must coordinate with the 5 CES/CED requirements team during this engineering phase to resolve design questions.
2.1.4 The Government's review of the design drawings is for compliance validation only, and does not authorize or constitute a vehicle for unilateral scope changes. If the
Government requires more than ten (10) business days to complete its review, a day-for-day schedule extension will be bilaterally applied to the delivery timeline.
2.2 Task 2: Transportation and Delivery
2.2.1 The Contractor must transport and deliver the completed, fully assembled trailer to the 5 CES/CED EOD facility (Building 897, Minot Air Force Base, ND 58705) as Deliverable A002.
2.2.2 The Contractor must schedule delivery during normal business hours: 0830 to 1530
Central Time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.
2.2.3 All Contractor delivery, setup, and training personnel must comply with Minot Air
Force Base security checkpoint requirements. This includes complying with the REAL
ID Act of 2005 for identity verification and passing standard commercial vehicle gate inspections. The Government will provide entry information prior to delivery from the
Commercial Vehicle Gate to Building 897.
2.3 Task 3: Technical Orientation and Systems Training
2.3.1 The Contractor must conduct a comprehensive, hands-on, on-site system orientation and training session for designated EOD personnel at Minot Air Force Base limited to 16 hours maximum covering all onboard mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life-support systems (Deliverable A003). The Contractor must execute this training on base at the
EOD Facility concurrently with the physical delivery of the trailer. To fulfill this requirement, the Contractor must either have a qualified company representative accompany the delivery vehicle or subcontract the training and orientation to a certified local partner or vendor.
2.4 Pre-Award Technical Revisions
2.4.1 The Contractor may propose changes to this Statement of Work, provided that the proposed changes meet all intended operational and safety functions prior to award. All proposed changes will, if accepted by the Government, become an integrated part of the
Statement of Work upon contract award.
3.0 TRAILER DIMENSIONS, FRAME, & STRUCTURAL
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Frame & Exterior Shell
3.1.1 The Contractor must construct the trailer utilizing a heavy-duty, commercial-grade chassis and frame engineered to withstand unimproved road conditions. Acceptable configurations include:
• All-tube aluminum frame construction (including all floor, wall, and ceiling crossmembers) to maximize weight savings and corrosion prevention.
• High-strength structural steel frame utilizing a premium, commercial-grade corrosion-resistant coating system (such as hot-dip galvanization or industrial-grade undercoating) to prevent rust and material degradation in harsh environmental climates.
• The main frame must utilize minimum 8-inch I-beam or commercial equivalent structural member construction.
3.1.3 The exterior skin must consist of a minimum of .040-inch screwless Ultramarine
(Air Force) Blue Fiberglass Sheets.
3.1.4 The roof must be a one-piece, seamless aluminum design, featuring a sloped profile to prevent heavy snow and water accumulation.
3.1.5 The chassis must feature integrated frame-protection bogey wheels at the rear to protect against road strikes.
3.2 Physical Dimensions & Clearance Limits
To ensure standard permit-free transit on public highways in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations, the trailer must conform to the following dimensions:
3.2.1 Length: Minimum 46 feet, maximum 50 feet.
3.2.2 Width: Maximum 8.5 feet (in towing configuration).
3.2.3 Interior Headroom: Minimum 8.0 feet.
3.2.4 Maximum Overall Height: Maximum 13.5 feet, measured from the ground to the highest point of the trailer roofline (including all rooftop climate control units, vents, and antenna mounts) when hitched to a towing vehicle.
3.3 Suspension, Axles, & Wheels
3.3.1 Axles: The Contractor must install a commercial-grade axle and suspension configuration (e.g., a spread-axle tri-axle configuration with torsion axles, or a tandem dual-wheel configuration with slipper-spring suspension) providing a minimum combined gross axle weight rating of 21,000 lbs. All axles must feature easy-access lubrication hubs and electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes on all wheels.
3.3.2 Tires & Wheels: The trailer must be equipped with commercial-grade, heavy-duty steel-belted radial tires mounted on heavy-duty wheels sufficient to handle the trailer's weight rating.
3.4 Coupling & Leveling Systems
3.4.1 Gooseneck coupler rated to safely handle the trailer's overall certified Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR).
3.3.4 Leveling System: One (1) automatic, hydraulic, four-post self-leveling jack system with a minimum 16-inch stroke, with a lifting and holding capacity sufficient to support the trailer's overall certified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
3.3.5 Manual Jack: One (1) backup, single-speed manual gooseneck jack rated to safely support the trailer's certified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
3.5 Integrated Sub-Basement Storage
3.5.1 The trailer must feature an integrated, insulated aluminum sub-basement storage compartment running a minimum of 40 feet in length underneath the primary floor structure.
3.5.2 The compartment must be accessible via weather-sealed baggage doors (minimum of two 36" x 14" doors and four 72" x 14" doors) featuring positive-locking latches.
4.0 THERMAL PERFORMANCE & CLIMATE CONTROL
4.1 Four-Season Thermal Barrier Performance
4.1.1 The Contractor must install high-efficiency insulation throughout the structure to establish a continuous, high-performance thermal barrier across the walls, floor, and ceiling.
4.1.2 The thermal insulation barrier must prevent interior condensation, eliminate thermal bridging, and maintain a stable internal temperature during active deployments.
4.1.3 The performance threshold of the thermal barrier must be validated via standard, static thermal engineering heat-load calculations rather than requiring physical cold-room environmental chamber testing.
4.2 Entryway Draft Protection
4.2.1 The main entrance door must feature a heavy-duty, insulated thermal-barrier curtain or a secondary partition door (vestibule design) to prevent extreme cold-air drafts from immediately draining the living space of heat when personnel enter or exit.
4.2.2 The slide-out aluminum entry step must feature a slip-resistant open-grid design and integrated low-draw heating elements to prevent ice accumulation and slip hazards.
4.3 Climate Control Performance
The Contractor must configure and calibrate the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to maintain comfortable interior temperatures across all seasonal extremes:
4.3.1 Winter Heating Target: The heating systems must maintain an internal temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit when the exterior ambient temperature is -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
4.3.2 Summer Cooling Target: The cooling systems must maintain an internal temperature of 74 degrees Fahrenheit when the exterior ambient temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
4.3.3 HVAC System: Primary climate control must be provided by a 3-ton, 3-zone ductless mini-split heat pump system utilizing three (3) 12,000 BTU wall-mounted indoor heads, or a commercial-grade, roof-mounted ducted HVAC system of equivalent capacity
(minimum 36,000 BTU combined). Auxiliary heat must be supplemented by three (3) wall-mounted 1,500W electric heaters.
4.3.5 Dehumidification: The Contractor must install a built-in, active dehumidifier capable of extracting a minimum of 30 pints of water per day to control internal moisture and condensation.
4.3.6 Particulate Air Filtration: The HVAC air return in the primary Command Zone must accept a high-efficiency HEPA filter assembly capable of capturing airborne particulates, soot, and low-level radioactive dust.
4.3.7 The trailer's climate control system must consist of three (3) independent, roof-mounted 15,000 BTU Air Conditioners with integrated Heat Strips, with one dedicated unit ducted to each of the three partitioned zones (Habitation, Command & Control, and
Tactical Garage) to ensure independent zone climate control and operational system redundancy.
4.3.8 Radiant Floor Heating (Habitation Zone): The forward habitation zone and bathroom must feature 110V electric radiant floor heating beneath the flooring material to maintain operator core temperatures during sub-zero deployments.
5.0 UTILITY, POWER, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS
5.1 Onboard Generator & Fuel System
5.1.1 Generator: Power must be supplied by a minimum 20 kW liquid-cooled diesel generator (Powertech or equal) mounted in a dedicated, sound-insulated, exterior compartment.
5.1.2 Fuel System: The generator must draw fuel from an integrated dual-tank system consisting of two (2) frame-mounted, 30-gallon diesel fuel tanks (totaling 60 gallons).
5.1.3 Fuel Transfer: The system must include a 12V DC electric transfer pump to allow the operator to safely transfer fuel between the auxiliary reserve tank and the primary generator tank.
5.1.4 Generator Winterization: The generator must be equipped with an integrated
120V block heater, an oil pan heater, and a heated fuel/water separator to guarantee reliable cold starts in sub-zero ambient temperatures.
5.2 Electrical Distribution & Power Storage
5.2.1 Breaker Box: The electrical system must utilize a 100 Amp main service panel, configured for 120/240V single-phase power, with a minimum of 12 spaces / 24 circuits.
5.2.2 Shore Power: The trailer must feature a 50A motor base power inlet with a heavy-duty 25-foot shore power cord.
5.2.3 Converter: Power conversion must be managed by a 100 Amp converter with an integrated multi-stage battery charger.
5.2.4 Power Storage: The battery bank must feature a minimum of three (3) 12V
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) 100Ah deep-cycle batteries, equipped with internal heating elements to support charging in freezing temperatures.
5.2.5 Solar Integration Prep: The roof must be pre-wired with dedicated solar infrastructure, including a weatherproof roof-entry plate, 10 AWG solar cabling pre-run to the battery compartment, and a pre-installed 40-amp Maximum Power Point Tracking
(MPPT) charge controller.
5.3 Water & Plumbing Systems
5.3.1 Holding Tanks: Water storage must consist of a minimum of three independent holding tanks:
• Fresh Water: Minimum 100 gallons.
• Grey Water: Minimum 45 gallons.
• Black Water: Minimum 42 gallons.
5.3.2 Integrated Shore Water Filtration: The plumbing system must feature an integrated, dual-stage inline water filtration system...
5.3.3 Insulated Plumbing Envelope: All plumbing lines, holding tanks, and valves must be run inside the heated envelope of the trailer...
5.3.4 Extreme Cold Plumbing Protection: All fresh, grey, and black water holding tanks, as well as all exterior dump valves, must be equipped with thermostatically controlled 12V heating pads to prevent freezing in ambient temperatures down to -40°F.
5.3.5 Hot Water System: Hot water must be supplied by a high-recovery, commercial-grade tankless (on-demand) water heater.
5.3.6 Inlets & Outlets: The trailer must feature city water and gravity fill inlets, along with an integrated sewer hose and holder (minimum 10-foot hose).
5.3.7 Tow Vehicle Block Heater Port: The front exterior of the trailer must feature a weatherproof 110V receptacle wired to the generator panel, allowing the towing vehicle's engine block heater to be plugged directly into the trailer's generator power.
6.0 INTERIOR LAYOUT & FUNCTIONAL ZONING
To ensure operational efficiency and prevent contamination, the interior must be seamless fiberglass on ceiling and walls and be physically partitioned into three distinct functional zones separated by insulated walls and space-saving pocket doors:
6.1 Zone 1: Front Habitation & Wet Zone (Approx. 12 Feet)
6.1.1 Bunks: The Contractor must permanently mount a minimum of three (3) foldable double bunk beds (totaling 6 sleeping berths) with heavy-duty aluminum frames in the nose section. Mattresses must consist of high-density memory foam (minimum 6-inch thickness), and each berth must feature a blackout privacy curtain and individual USB-
A/USB-C charging ports and LED lighting.
6.1.2 Classified Storage Safe: The Contractor must construct a reinforced, built-in wall space and permanently bolt a GSA Class 6 high-security safe (meeting Federal
Specification AA-F-358, weighing approximately 150 lbs, with physical dimensions of
16"W x 19"D x 12.5"H) within this secure zone for the storage of sensitive items and documentation. There are no commercial equivalents authorized for this classified safe.
6.1.3 Washer/Dryer: The wet zone must feature a pre-plumbed and wired washer/dryer combo unit (Splendide 2100XC or equal).
6.2 Zone 2: Mid-Ship Command & Culinary Zone (Approx. 22 Feet)
This central zone serves as the primary operations center, housing the expandable slide-out and main entry.
6.2.1 Operations Slide-Out: The zone must feature a 244-inch flush-floor slide-out compartment on the curbside. The slide-out must contain fixed lower workstation desks with overhead cabinets, electrical and data hookups, and integrated TV mounts. Provide an interior wall that can be utilized as a whiteboard.
6.2.2 Kitchenette: The culinary area must include lockable cabinets fabricated from minimum 16-gauge heavy-duty commercial aluminum with positive-locking latches, laminate countertops, a farmhouse-style deep basin sink, a 10.0 cubic foot refrigerator
(AC/DC compatible), a 1.1 cubic foot electric convection microwave oven, and an electric cooktop. Liquid Propane Gas (LPG/propane) ranges or gas-powered culinary appliances standard in commercial recreational vehicles are strictly prohibited to ensure explosive safety on site.
6.2.3 Media Input Panels: The slide-out workstation area must feature two (2) flush-mounted, pre-wired HDMI/USB media input panels positioned adjacent to the Smart TV mounts to allow direct connection of external monitors and data feeds.
6.3 Zone 3: Full Bathroom Package & Decontamination Routing
6.3.1 Decon / Wet-Entry Routing: To prevent radioactive, chemical, or explosive contamination from entering the clean living and command areas, the bathroom must be positioned immediately adjacent to the rear tactical garage with a direct access door. The interior must be designed to be cleaned easily and include solid PVC trim and seamless fiberglass walls. The flooring must be Black Coin Rubber Flooring and Aluminum
Framed Cabinets, Black HDPE Shelves. This layout must support a closed-loop decontamination flow: personnel entering from the "dirty" garage must be able to step directly into the bathroom, strip off contaminated garments, and access the shower without crossing into Zone 1 or Zone 2.
6.3.2 Shower: A fully enclosed rectangular fiberglass shower (minimum 36" x 36") with a secure shower door.
6.3.3 Toilet: A foot-pedal RV-style toilet.
6.3.4 Vanity: A lower laminate cabinet with an integrated hand wash sink, faucet, vanity mirror, and dedicated linen closet.
6.3.5 Ventilation: A 12V roof-mounted exhaust vent. Ceiling Vents 12 V, over the shower, with weather guard. Electric Heating, 1000 W.
6.3.6 CBRN Air Filtration / Positive Pressure Prep: The Habitation and Command &
Control (C2) zones must be equipped with a HEPA/CBRN air filtration system capable of creating a slight positive pressure environment to prevent the ingress of radiological particulates or hazardous gases.
6.3.7 Exterior Heated Washdown Station: The exterior of the trailer (curbside near the garage ramp) must feature a weatherproof, heated exterior shower/washdown port connected to the onboard water heater and freshwater pump for gross decontamination of bomb suits, robots, and UTVs prior to interior entry.
6.4 Zone 4: Rear Tactical Garage & Auxiliary Living Zone (Approx. 14
Feet)
This rear compartment is a dual-purpose space designed to transport a tactical Utility
Task Vehicle (UTV) and house heavy deployment gear, converting into an auxiliary living space once the vehicle is deployed.
6.4.1 Garage Dimensions: A minimum 14-foot clear garage space featuring a heavy-duty drop-down rear ramp door with a minimum capacity of 2,400 lbs (rated for a 4,000 lbs rolling vehicle load). 12 Volt 55 Watt Rear Loading Lights LED Lighting. A remote controlled 12 feet LED incident lighting.
6.4.2 Floor & Drainage: Flooring must consist of grey coin TPO non-slip flooring. The garage floor must feature an integrated aluminum-grated floor drainage system designed to collect wash-down water from decontamination entries, routed directly to the greywater plumbing line.
6.4.3 Securing System: Recessed aluminum E-track flush-mounted in the garage floor
(minimum 40 linear feet) to secure vehicles and heavy gear.
6.4.4 Auxiliary Sleeping: One (1) heavy-duty rollover sleeper sofa mounted to the curbside wall. This sofa must fold flat against the wall during vehicle transport and roll out into an extra bed once the garage is cleared.
6.4.5 Wardrobe Cabinet: A minimum 48-inch-wide wardrobe cabinet with a built-in clothes rod and shelf to store outerwear and cold-weather clothing near the entry point.
6.4.6 EOD Suit Drying System: The garage must include a heavy-duty, reinforced hanging locker/rack capable of supporting up to four (4) 100-lb EOD bomb suits. The locker must feature a dedicated forced-air heating duct routed from the HVAC system to ensure rapid drying of tactical gear in cold environments.
6.4.7 12V Garage Winch System: A minimum 4,500 lb 12V DC electric winch with synthetic rope must be floor-mounted at the forward bulkhead of the tactical garage to assist in loading disabled UTVs, heavy EOD robots, or equipment up the rear ramp.
6.4.8 High-Capacity Hydration and Cooling Systems:
To ensure operator safety, hydration, and core-temperature management during hot-weather off-grid operations, the trailer must be equipped with the following dedicated hydration cooling systems, independent of the standard habitation zone food refrigerator:
Heavy-Duty Hydration Fridge/Freezer: One (1) high-capacity (minimum 75-100 liter) compressor-driven chest-style refrigerator/freezer (e.g., Dometic, ARB, or equivalent ruggedized commercial brand). The unit must be dual-voltage (12V DC / 110V AC) and hardwired to the trailer’s power system.
Tactical Slide-Mount System: The chest fridge must be mounted on a heavy-duty, lockable, full-extension slide-out tray. It must be in the rear Tactical Garage or an exterior weatherproof compartment to allow operators to grab cold water without tracking dirt or contamination into the C2 or Habitation zones.
Onboard Commercial Ice Maker: One (1) built-in, marine or commercial-grade automatic ice maker installed in the forward habitation kitchenette. The unit must be plumbed directly to the trailer's onboard freshwater system (with an inline filtration/purification system) and capable of producing a minimum of 20 to 25 lbs of ice per day to support operator hydration bladders and external coolers.
7.0 TACTICAL EOD MISSION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
7.1 SCBA Brackets
The Contractor must supply and securely mount a minimum of six (6) Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) brackets, split evenly (3 per side) and securely mounted to the garage walls inside the rear ramp door.
7.2 Heavy-Duty Gear Lockers
The Contractor must provide dedicated, ventilated storage lockers for heavy bomb suits with integrated heavy-duty hangers and 12V ventilation fans to air out suits post-operation.
7.3 EOD Robot Charging Station
The garage/workspace area must include at least two (2) dedicated, high-amperage 120V
AC charging outlets located adjacent to heavy-duty tie-down spots, specifically designed to secure and charge tactical unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs/Robots).
7.4 Onboard Pneumatics
The Contractor must install a dedicated onboard pneumatic air compressor with plumbed outlets in the garage area to support air tools and tire inflation.
7.5 Command, Control, & Communications (C3) Structural Prep
To allow the trailer to operate as an isolated tactical command node, the Contractor must pre-install the following structural and cabling infrastructure. To ensure system security and prevent integration disputes, all active IT devices (routers, switches, cellular boosters, and active satellite terminals) are classified as Government-
Furnished/Government-Installed:
7.5.1 Antenna Mast Mounts & SATCOM Prep:
• Mast Mounts: Rigid external mounting brackets and weather-tight RF/coaxial cable feed-through ports must be installed on the exterior wall to support tactical antennas.
• SATCOM and Antenna Roof Prep: The roof above the C2 slide-out must feature a reinforced, walkable mounting plate (minimum 3'x3') for future installation of
Satellite Communications and radio antennas.
• Conduit Passthrough: A minimum 2-inch diameter weatherproof conduit pass-through must be installed from the roof mounting plate directly into the interior
C2 server rack to allow for seamless routing of coaxial and ethernet cables without penetrating the thermal envelope post-manufacturing.
7.5.2 IT Network & Rack Space: A minimum 12U wall-mounted, vibration-isolated IT rack enclosure with an integrated 1500VA Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for network routers and switchboards.
7.5.3 External Media Input: A weather-proof exterior HDMI/Ethernet panel to feed external camera feeds or video downlinks directly into the interior workstation screens.
7.5.4 Exterior Command and Control (C2) Workstation:
The trailer must feature a fully integrated, weatherproof Exterior Command and Control
(C2) workstation located on the curb side (passenger side) of the trailer to facilitate external briefings and incident management. The exterior C2 workstation must include, at a minimum, the following components:
Weatherproof Tech Enclosure: A lockable, environmentally sealed exterior compartment designed to house a minimum 40-inch LED ruggedized/outdoor-rated monitor. The monitor must be pre-wired (HDMI/DisplayPort) to the interior C2 server rack to mirror or extend interior workstations.
Exterior Connectivity & Power: The workstation area must include a minimum of two
(2) 110V/120V GFCI weatherproof power receptacles, four (4) USB charging ports, and two (2) weatherproof RJ-45 Cat6 data ports hardwired to the trailer’s internal secure network switch.
Fold-Down Work Surface: A heavy-duty, lockable, fold-down aluminum worktable/desk integrated directly beneath the tech enclosure, capable of supporting a minimum of 100 lbs of gear (radios, laptops, maps).
Scene Lighting & Shelter: The exterior C2 area must be illuminated by high-lumen, flush-mounted exterior LED scene lights. Additionally, a heavy-duty, motorized commercial awning with a remote (minimum 15 feet in length) must be installed directly above the workstation to protect operators and electronics from rain, snow, and direct sun during external briefings.
7.6 Tactical Lighting Systems
7.6.1 Scene Lights: The Contractor must install two (2) commercial-grade, non-recessed
12V LED exterior scene lights (minimum dimensions of 14" x 2.5") on the utility side of the trailer. Each light fixture must produce a minimum luminous flux of 3,000 lumens, possess an IP67 waterproof ingress protection rating, and be controlled by dedicated interior wall switches.
7.6.2 Loading Lights: One (1) pair of commercial-grade, exterior LED loading lights producing a minimum luminous flux of 1,500 lumens per light fixture must be mounted directly above the rear ramp door to illuminate the vehicle loading area.
7.6.3 Awning Lighting: The Contractor must install one (1) 25-foot motorized exterior power awning with remote on the curbside featuring an integrated LED light strip producing a minimum of 1,000 lumens of continuous illumination.
8.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & DELIVERABLES
8.1 Quality Assurance, Latent Defects, and Acceptance Criteria
8.1.1 Contractor Responsibility: In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation
RFO (FAR) 52.212-4, the Contractor is solely responsible for the quality of their product and the execution of all design and manufacturing processes.
8.1.2 Design Approval: The Contractor must submit complete 3D Computer-Aided
Design (CAD) drawings and layouts for Government review and approval prior to the start of fabrication (Deliverable A001).
Required Format: All submittals must be provided electronically as standard, high-resolution, multi-page Portable Document Format (PDF) files.
Drawing Specifications: The PDF submittals must include:
Standard 2D orthographic projection views (top, front, rear, curbside, and street-side exterior elevations) with all critical dimensions clearly marked.
Fully rendered 3D isometric/perspective views capturing a complete 360-degree representation of both the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
Detailed floor plans and cross-sectional views showing the precise location, layout, and clearances of all three partitioned zones and major subsystems (e.g., generator, fuel tanks, HVAC, plumbing).
Review Liability: The Government’s review is for compliance validation only and does not relieve the Contractor of liability for physical structural or system performance.
8.1.3 Final Acceptance: The Government will inspect and accept the completed trailer at delivery on Minot Air Force Base, ND, utilizing a Contractor-furnished Certificate of
Conformance (CoC) verifying that all physical, dimensional, and utility systems conform to the SOW specifications (Deliverable A002).
8.1.4 Latent Defects Protection: In accordance with the post-award rights in RFO FAR
52.212-4(o), the Government’s acceptance of the Certificate of Conformance does not waive its right to seek non-cost repair, replacement, or price reduction under latent defect provisions should the thermal or HVAC systems fail to meet the outcome-based climate thresholds (68°F heating in -40°F cold; 74°F cooling in 100°F heat) during active winter or summer field operations. The Contractor's warranty obligations must comply with
FAR 52.212-4(o), and the Government reserves all rights and remedies post-acceptance for any latent defects, design flaws, or system integration failures discovered during operational deployment.
8.1.5 Testing Cost Mitigation: To prevent unnecessary, non-standard commercial testing overhead and avoid shipping delays, physical "cold room" environmental chamber testing is excluded from the Contractor's scope of work. System thermal performance must be validated via engineering calculations and heat load modeling during the CAD design phase.
8.2 Deliverables Schedule & Performance Standards
The Contractor must submit all deliverables in accordance with the following structured schedule:
Deliverable
ID
Deliverable Title
SOW
Ref
Format Service / Delivery Location
Due Date
A001 3D CAD
Design Drawings & System Schematics
Section
2.1.2 & 8.1.2
Electronic files via email or secure transfer link.
Delivered electronically to the 5 CES/CED requirements owner.
Within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award.
A002 EOD
Nuclear Response Trailer Delivery
Section
2.2 & 8.1.3
One (1) fully assembled, compliant mobile trailer.
Physical delivery to 5 CES/CED facility, Building 897, Minot AFB, ND 58705.
Within two hundred and forty (240) calendar days of contract award.
Early delivery is authorized at no additional cost.
A003 Technical Manuals & Orientation Package
Section
2.3 & 2.3.3
Three (3) print manuals and one (1)
Printed and digital manuals delivered on base.
Classroom/hands-
Training executed within fifteen electronic
PDF.
on training at Contractor facility.
(15) calendar days of final trailer delivery.
Manuals delivered on training start date.
9.0 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS
9.1 Standard Commercial Warranty
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation RFO FAR 12.205 and 52.212-4(o), the Contractor must provide its standard commercial warranty as offered to the public. To meet the operational safety and reliability needs of the Government for this critical nuclear response asset, the Contractor's standard commercial warranty must, at a minimum, provide the following coverage:
9.1.1 Structural Warranty: Minimum 3-year limited structural warranty covering the frame, wall studs, roof members, and floor crossmembers.
9.1.2 Component Warranty: Minimum 3-year limited warranty covering all components manufactured by the trailer builder.
9.1.3 Electrical Warranty: Minimum 1-year limited warranty covering electrical wiring, fixtures, and power storage systems.
9.1.4 Post-Award Warranty Administration: In accordance with customary commercial practice, individual third-party component warranties (such as the generator, HVAC mini-split, water heater, and tires) must be assigned directly to the Government upon final acceptance.
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