C04_Soli.3-Horse.Slant.Gooseneck.StockTrailers-1240LP27Q0004.pdf

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10/19/2026 1100 MD

10/09/2026

JANE PEDROTTI

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PUEBLO CO 81008

2840 KACHINA DRIVE

PIKE SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FOREST

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Solicitation for 2 EA 3-Horse Slant Gooseneck Stock Trailers #3626 & #5271 for the Pike-San Isabel NF & Cimarron & Comanche NG's

VENDOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND SUBMIT RESPONSES

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quoters must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their quotes evaluated:

¿ Brochure or product literature for the EXACT

YEAR/MAKE/MODEL of Product listed in this quoted submission.

¿ Buy American, Conformance Certificate, if applicable as stated in this Solicitation.

¿ Warranty and delivery requirements.

¿ Ability of the offeror to meet the schedule requirements listed in the Solicitation.

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¿ Detailed Quote of Components/Accessories included

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(www.sam.gov) and provide their Unique Entity

Identifier (UEI#) number on their quote. Payment to the successful bidder will be made following receipt and acceptance of the items.

All payments are made electronically through the

Government's payment system, IPP (Invoice

Processing Platform) at www.ipp.gov.

Delivery: 120 Days After Award

0001 0212-3626 and 0212-5271_Gooseneck Stock Trailers 2 EA

Product/Service Code: 2330

Product/Service Description: TRAILERS

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

PIKE-SAN ISABEL NF/CIMARRON & COMANCHE NG’S

2 EACH 3-HORSE SLANT LOAD GOOSENECK STOCK TRAILERS – WCF #3626 & #5271

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240LP27Q0004 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 2 EACH 3- Horse Slant Load Gooseneck Stock Trailers.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336999. The small business size standard is 1,000 Employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement

The Pike-San Isabel NF/Cimarron & Comanche NG (PSICC) is in need of Procuring Two (2) NEW (2026-2027) WCF fleet gooseneck 3-Horse Slant Load Stock Trailers to be used by Forest Service personnel to transport riding and pack animals to various and remote work sites in the National Forests. Travel conditions will vary from high-speed highways to poorly graded road surfaces. This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements, deliverables, and specifications for this Procurement Action. Minimum Specifications and Delivery Information are listed below in this Solicitation.

Schedule of Items:

Vendor Name: _ __________

Vendor UEI: _ _________________

Vendor Contact Information (Email/Phone #):_____________________________________

Item Supplies Qty Unit of Measure Price

0001 NEW 3-HORSE SLANT

LOAD GOOSENECK

STOCK TRAILER #2636 -

SEE DETAILED

SPECIFICATIONS IN THIS

SOLICITATION

1 EACH $

0002 NEW 3-HORSE SLANT

LOAD GOOSENECK

STOCK TRAILER #5271–

SEE DETAILED

SPECIFICATIONS IN THIS

SOLICITATION

1 EACH $

Total price to include delivery $

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

Desired Delivery Date: 120 DAYS Ater Receipt of Order (ARO)

Proposed Delivery Date:_________________________

RESPONSES DUE BY OCTOBER 19, 2026 AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN INBOX

OF JANE.PEDROTTI@USDA.GOV NO LATER THAN 11:00 AM MDT

Solicitation Point of Contact: Jane Pedrotti, jane.pedrotti@usda.gov, 605-800-1305

Schedule Notes:

One Firm-Fixed Priced Award will be made from this solicitation.

Include in your quote a Brochure/Information Sheet of the EXACT Stock Trailers listed in the quote submitted.

Pricing will include all shipping and handling.

Desired Delivery to be completed within 120 Days ARO or enter a Proposed Delivery Date above, but Sooner would be acceptable and appreciated. Offerors with earlier delivery dates may be rated more favorably in determining what is the “Best Value” to the Government.

All invoices and payments will be processed through IPP. Itemized invoices will be required.

It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All quoters must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their quotes evaluated:

o Brochure or product literature for the EXACT YEAR/MAKE/MODEL of Product listed in this quote submission.

o Buy American, Conformance Certificate, if applicable as stated in this Solicitation.

o Warranty and delivery requirements.

o Ability of the offeror to meet the schedule requirements listed in the Solicitation.

o COMPLETED Solicitation Document in its entirety o Detailed Quote of Components/Accessories included

OFFERORS ARE TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

Line Item 0001 Information:

Make________________ Model _________________Year __________ (NEW 2026-2027)

Line Item 0002 Information:

Make_________________ Model _________________Year __________ (NEW 2026-2027)

Technical Data

Technical Approach:

The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the quoter to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them.

All items must have clear traceability to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

Traceability means a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.

At a minimum, the quotation shall include the following for each OLM:

Item description

1. Quantity and unit of measure

2. Unit price and extended price

3. Vendor or source (if not provided by the prime)

4. Price support (e.g., catalog pricing, vendor quote)

5. Buy American Certificate (See Attachment)

The contractor shall furnish with the quote a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.246-15. COC must be submitted in the format specified in the clause. Quoters must be able to provide necessary certification including traceability to the manufacturer, manufacturer's COC, and its own certificate of conformance.

Prospective vendors who are not the OEM or an authorized distributor must provide traceability for the quoted product back to the manufacturer or authorized distributor.

The contractor shall provide Two (2) EACH 3-Horse Slant Load Gooseneck Stock Trailers, new from the manufacturer., FOB, Destination. Documentation will include owner’s manual, warranty registration, and a certificate of Origin.

The trailer shall be delivered in accordance with the minimum Technical Specifications outlined below. It shall be serviced and ready to use, to the location specified in the Delivery Location section.

The tires shall be properly inflated; the wheel lug bolts shall be properly torqued; axle bearings packed with grease and adjusted; the light assemblies operational; and electric brake battery and break-away system installed and operational.

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

MINIMUM SPECIFICATONS PSICC 2 EACH 3-Horse Slant Load Gooseneck Stock Trailers Specifications

Proposal/Objective: NEW Purchase of the above listed requirements as per Minimum Specifications listed below:

3-Horse Slant Load Gooseneck Stock Trailers Required Key Specifications 2 EACH Gooseneck 3-Horse Slant Load Stock Trailers Specifications for #0212-3626 & #0212-5271

REQUIRED

GOOSENECK

STOCK TRAILER

SPECIFICATIONS

Will your Stock Trailers Meet Specs (Y/N)

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL: Metal

YEAR: NEW - 2026 - 2027

TRAILER TYPE: Gooseneck / 3-Horse Slant Load/Stock Trailers GOOSENECK HITCH: Adjustable (Std 2 5/16") with Minimum of Two

(2) Safety Chains and Hooks rated to the GVWR of the trailer HITCH HEIGHT: Shall be a raised stem configuration adjustable from 34 - 48 inches measured from the ground when the trailer is level and unloaded.

ADDITIONAL HITCH SAFETY INFORMATION: The gooseneck hitch reach shall be of sufficient length to allow coupling 4-6 inches forward of the rear axle on an 8-foot long pickup bed. The gooseneck design shall provide sufficient clearance between the pickup bed and trailer so that the trailer may be used on rough Forest Service gravel and dirt roads.

LEG JACK: Single Rated Minimum 10,000 lbs. with Fold Up Crank Handle with Bottom Metal Plate PLUG WIRING CONNECTOR: 7-way flat blade RV type with wire length of Minimum of 10-foot / Maximum of 12-foot AXLE TYPE: Tandem Axles with Two (2) axles, shall be either drop center or straight type and shall be rated at 6,000 lbs. Each Minimum & shall be such that with trailer loaded to GCWR the static tongue load on the hitch will not exceed 2,000 lbs. vertically.

GVWR: Minimum 12,000 lbs. / Maximum 14,000 lbs.

SUSPENSION TYPE SYSTEM: Rubber Ride Torsion Type Suspension System BRAKES & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Minimum of 12-inch x 2-inch Electric Brakes on all Four Wheels.

> EMERGENCY BREAKAWAY SYSTEM: Emergency Switch complete with Wiring and a 12-Volt Gel Cell Battery. With a cable Minimum of 6-8-foot to connect the switch to the Towing Vehicle

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

GROUND CLEARANCE: Under Structure, Minimum 10-inches with the Trailer Level & Unloaded.

> Under Structure: Minimum 10-Inches with the Trailer level & Unloaded.

>Gooseneck Frame: Bottom shall be Minimum of 60-inches

DIMENSIONS:

>Overall length: Minimum 26-foot / Maximum 30-foot > Overall width: Minimum 7-foot 6-inches / Maximum 8-foot 6-inches > Stock area height: Minimum 7-foot / Maximum 7-foot 6-inches > Stock area deck: Wood with Removable Full Rubber Floor Mats

INSIDE LIGHTS: Minimum of Three (3) Inside Lights, 1 Mounted to the Front & 1 Mounted to the Rear in the Stock Section of the Trailer; and 1 Light Mounted in the Tack Room.

OUTSIDE LIGHTS & REFLECTORS: Comply with Federal and State DOT regulations and Operating with a 12-Volt Battery.

TACK ROOM:

> Required to have a Full Size Curb Side entry door >Minimum of Six (6) Tack Hooks >Minimum of Two (2) Saddle Racks >Required to have a Drop-Down Gate/ with Latches to access the

Storage Area above the Gooseneck, accessible from inside the Tack Room.

TRAILER DOORS:

>Rear door: Single with Slider >Curb Side Escape Door: Full-Height, Minimum 24-inches wide located near the Front of the Trailer with the capability of being opened from both sides.

WHEELS: Steel, shall be a manufacturer’s Standard 8-Bolt Lug Pattern, capable of carrying the maximum GTW of the trailer.

TIRES: Four 16-Inch Wheels and Tires that shall be LT or ST Load range E (See SOW Attached for description of this rating), tubeless, radial tires with highway tread.

SPARE TIRE & WHEEL: Yes, utilizing the same specifications listed above, with a lockable mount with padlock protection. Shall be Mounted to the Exterior side at the rear, spare tire mounting shall be center type mounting bracket LIGHTED LICENSE PLATE BRACKET: Shall be mounted at the Rear of the Trailer.

OPERATION, PARTS, & REPAIR MANUALS: All necessary manuals to properly operate and maintain the trailer shall be furnished with each trailer.

WARRANTY: The manufacturer's standard warranty is acceptable.

Compliance: Must comply with all industry safety standards.

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

DELIVERY:

The USDA desires delivery of all items by 120 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Early deliveries will be accepted.

Delivery Point Of Contact : Royce K. McCrary PHONE: (719) 553-1526 or cellular (719) 250-2891 Email: royce.mccrary@usda.gov

Office Hours for Delivery is 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM MDT -- Monday - Friday

Please contact the Delivery Point of Contact 48 hours prior to delivery to enable arrangements to be made for Inspection of the product prior to acceptance.

Delivery Information

Items shall be Delivered to the following address:

Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands 825 West Street Pueblo, CO 81005

INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE: The Government will perform a “TCLOC” (Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis) inspection upon delivery, and acceptance will be contingent up on the vehicle meeting all agreed upon specifications and being free of defects.

Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.

Attachment 1 – STATEMENT OF WORK Attachment 2 – BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE – Submit with Quote mailto:royce.mccrary@usda.gov

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

Contract Clauses

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from quotes based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

Other Applicable Clauses

52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

AGAR Clauses This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)

AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026) https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed-Priced Contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below.

Technical Approach:

The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the quoter to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All quoters must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their quotes evaluated:

• Brochure or product literature for the EXACT YEAR/MAKE/MODEL of Product listed in this quoted submission.

• Buy American, Conformance Certificate, if applicable as stated in this Solicitation.

• Warranty and delivery requirements.

• Ability of the offeror to meet the schedule requirements listed in the Solicitation.

• COMPLETED Solicitation Document in its entirety

• Detailed Quote of Components/Accessories included

Price:

The quoter shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items on page 4 of this Request for Quote. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Evaluation Method:

The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

PRICE

TECHNICAL

DELIVERY DATE

Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an quote furnished to the successful Quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

Delivery Information F.o.b. destination, is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

All quotes will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified AND estimated shipping costs are included.

The USDA requires delivery of all items by by 120 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)- or enter a Proposed Delivery Date in Schedule of Item. Early deliveries will be accepted.

Shipping Instructions:

Items shall be shipped to the following address:

Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands 825 West Street Pueblo, CO 81005

Qualification Requirements

The quoter, product or service, ARE required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award. Qualification requirements may be obtained by reviewing the Minimum Specifications for the Product Listed

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The quoter is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004 completed by the quoter and submitted with its quotation or quote. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the quoter may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or quote. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of quotes.

The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to jane.pedrotti@usda.gov and are due no later than October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021)

☒ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018)

AGAR Provisions This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 mailto:jane.pedrotti@usda.gov

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf.

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

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The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the UDSA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

Requisition #1168865/ IAS Solicitation #1240LP27Q0004

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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Attachment

Project The Pike-San Isabel NF/Cimarron & Comanche NG (PSICC) is in need of Procuring Two (2) NEW (2026- 2027) WCF fleet gooseneck 3-Horse Slant Load Stock Trailers to be used by Forest Service personnel to transport riding and pack animals to various and remote work sites in the National Forests. Travel conditions will vary from high-speed highways to poorly graded road surfaces.

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

To procure 2 new WCF fleet gooseneck slant load stock/horse trailers. They will be used by Forest Service personnel to transport riding and pack animals to various and remote work sites in the National Forests. Travel conditions will vary from high-speed highways to poorly graded road surfaces.

Occasional off-road service is expected which may subject the trailer to high impact and torsional loads well beyond that encountered during normal use. The trailer shall be ruggedly constructed by incorporating first-class materials and workmanship throughout to withstand the working conditions to which it will be subjected.

The trailer shall be delivered, serviced and ready to use, to the location specified in the Schedule of Items. The tires shall be properly inflated; the wheel lug bolts shall be properly torqued; axle bearings packed with grease and adjusted; the light assemblies operational; and electric brake battery and break-away system installed and operational.

2.0 Background

The gooseneck slant load stock/horse trailers for the range program area will assist in hauling horses and stock, gear, and food in support of the range program work and projects on the PSICC.

Trailers shall be tandem axle gooseneck design with a ball type gooseneck hitch. Trailers shall be designed for slant loading. A front tack room and storage compartment above the gooseneck is required. The trailer shall have an all metal frame with reinforced side panels, metal roof and rounded metal nose cap, formed one-piece metal fenders, and manufacturers standard metal trim features. Trailer capacity shall be rated at a minimum of 12,000 lbs. The GVWR is to be based on the weakest component of the trailer, including the tires and wheels.

Also required are 2 inside lights, one mounted to the front, one to the rear.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

It is the intent of these specifications to describe current production models of horse/stock trailers offered by several manufacturers. The trailer and components shall be fabricated from all new materials and be of the current production, year, and model.

2 EACH Gooseneck 3-Horse Slant Load Stock Trailers with Tack Room & Storage Area, Specifications for #0212- 3626 & #0212-5271

CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL: Metal

YEAR: NEW - 2026 - 2027

TRAILER TYPE: Gooseneck / 3-Horse Slant Load/Stock Trailers GOOSENECK HITCH: Adjustable (Std 2 5/16") with Minimum of Two (2) Safety Chains and Hooks rated to the GVWR of the trailer HITCH HEIGHT: Shall be a raised stem configuration adjustable from 34 - 48 inches measured from the ground when the trailer is level and unloaded.

ADDITIONAL HITCH SAFETY INFORMATION: The gooseneck hitch reach shall be of sufficient length to allow coupling 4-6 inches forward of the rear axle on an 8-foot long pickup bed. The gooseneck design shall provide sufficient clearance between the pickup bed and trailer so that the trailer may be used on rough Forest Service gravel and dirt roads.

LEG JACK: Single Rated Minimum 10,000 lbs. with Fold Up Crank Handle with Bottom Metal Plate

PLUG WIRING CONNECTOR: 7-way flat blade RV type with wire length of Minimum of 10-foot / Maximum of 12-foot AXLE TYPE: Tandem Axles with Two (2) axles, shall be either drop center or straight type and shall be rated at 6,000 lbs.

Each Minimum & shall be such that with trailer loaded to GCWR the static tongue load on the hitch will not exceed 2,000 lbs. vertically.

GVWR: Minimum 12,000 lbs. / Maximum 14,000 lbs.

SUSPENSION TYPE SYSTEM: Rubber Ride Torsion Type Suspension System

BRAKES & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Minimum of 12-inch x 2-inch Electric Brakes on all Four Wheels.

> EMERGENCY BREAKAWAY SYSTEM: Emergency Switch complete with Wiring and a 12-Volt Gel Cell Battery. With a cable Minimum of 6-8-foot to connect the switch to the Towing Vehicle GROUND CLEARANCE: Under Structure, Minimum 10-inches with the Trailer Level & Unloaded.

> Under Structure: Minimum 10-Inches with the Trailer level & Unloaded.

>Gooseneck Frame: Bottom shall be Minimum of 60-inches

DIMENSIONS:

>Overall length: Minimum 26-foot / Maximum 30-foot > Overall width: Minimum 7-foot 6-inches / Maximum 8-foot 6-inches > Stock area height: Minimum 7-foot / Maximum 7-foot 6-inches > Stock area deck: Wood with Removable Full Rubber Floor Mats INSIDE LIGHTS: Minimum of Three (3) Inside Lights, 1 Mounted to the Front & 1 Mounted to the Rear in the Stock Section of the Trailer; and 1 Light Mounted in the Tack Room.

OUTSIDE LIGHTS & REFLECTORS: Comply with Federal and State DOT regulations and Operating with a 12-Volt Battery.

TACK ROOM:

> Required to have a Full Size Curb Side entry door >Minimum of Six (6) Tack Hooks >Minimum of Two (2) Saddle Racks >Required to have a Drop-Down Gate/ with Latches to access the Storage Area above the Gooseneck, accessible from inside the Tack Room.

TRAILER DOORS:

>Rear door: Single with Slider >Curb Side Escape Door: Full-Height, Minimum 24-inches wide located near the Front of the Trailer with the capability of being opened from both sides.

WHEELS: Steel, shall be a manufacturer’s Standard 8-Bolt Lug Pattern, capable of carrying the maximum GTW of the trailer.

TIRES: Four 16-Inch Wheels and Tires that shall be LT or ST Load range E (See SOW Attached for description of this rating), tubeless, radial tires with highway tread.

SPARE TIRE & WHEEL: Yes, utilizing the same specifications listed above, with a lockable mount with padlock protection. Shall be Mounted to the Exterior side at the rear, spare tire mounting shall be center type mounting bracket LIGHTED LICENSE PLATE BRACKET: Shall be mounted at the Rear of the Trailer.

OPERATION, PARTS, & REPAIR MANUALS: All necessary manuals to properly operate and maintain the trailer shall be furnished with each trailer.

WARRANTY: The manufacturer's standard warranty is acceptable.

4.0 Government Furnished

None

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

The Contractor shall notify the Government a minimum of 48 Hours Prior to the delivery of the trailer.

DELIVERY POINT OF CONTACT:

Royce K. McCrary (719) 553-1526 or cellular (719) 250-2891

Delivery shall be made Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 PM., Mountain Time. Except on holidays.

Delivery Address. Trailers shall be delivered to:

Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands 825 West Street Pueblo, CO 81005

Inspection.

Trailers furnished in response to this contract will be subject to such inspection as may be determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary to ascertain compliance with the specifications. Acceptance of the equipment or waiving of the inspections thereof shall in no way relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for furnishing equipment meeting the requirements of these specifications. Inspection for compliance with specifications and damage (shipping or other) will be made at delivery by a representative of the USDA Forest Service. Inspection may also be made at manufacturer's assembly plant while trailer is being assembled.

Acceptance of the trailer will be made at the point of delivery by the Contracting Officer or representative. The trailer will not be accepted, at the time of delivery, if any item does not comply with specifications or if any damage is noted.

Warranty. The manufacturer's standard warranty is acceptable.

Operation, Parts, and Repair Manuals. All necessary manuals to properly operate and maintain the trailer shall be furnished with each trailer.

Certificate of Origin.

Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin shall be furnished for each trailer. Certificates of Origin shall be sent to the attention of Royce K. Mccrary (address below) and made out to USDA Forest Service.

Manufacturer's Identification. A durable identification plate shall be permanently attached to the trailer with the following information:

A. Manufacturer's name B. Manufacturer's address C. Date of manufacture D. Serial number E. Gross trailer weight rating (GTWR) F. Empty trailer weight

Manufacturer's Certification. The manufacturer's certification that the trailer conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture must be permanently attached to the trailer.

Specification Compliance. Contractors need to submit drawings / schematics / pictures and Brochure/Information Sheet, and other documents to show that the product meets specifications indicated in the text above. This material should be included with the proposal.

6.0 Travel

NA

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

NA

8.0 Security Requirements

NA

9.0 Data Rights

NA

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

NA

Attachment None

Project

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Delivery shall be made Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 PM., Mountain Time. Except on holidays.

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

Attachment

BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE (OCT 2022)

ATTACHMENT #2 – COMPLETE AND RETURN WITH QUOTE

(a) Line Item No. Country of Origin

(1) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (b) of this provision, is a domestic end product and that each domestic end product listed in paragraph (c) of this provision contains a critical component.

(2) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products. For those foreign end products that do not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the Offeror shall also indicate whether these foreign end products exceed 55 percent domestic content, except for those that are COTS items. If the percentage of the domestic content is unknown, select “no”.

(3) The Offeror shall separately list the line item numbers of domestic end products that contain a critical component (see FAR 25.105).

(4) The terms “commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “critical component,”

"domestic end product," "end product," and "foreign end product" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(b)Foreign End Products:

(c) Domestic end products containing a critical component:

(List as needed)

d) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR

Part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/25.105#FAR_25_105 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-25#FAR_Part_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-25#FAR_Part_25