EOD Trailer SOW-Enterprise Updated Spec 19 Feb 26.pdf

EOD Enterprise Response Trailer Statement of Work (SOW) Dated 18 Feb 26

1.0 SCOPE:

This SOW identifies the specification requirements for 7’ x 20’ long enclosed trailers to support the installation Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) emergency response and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions at specific bases across the Air Force (see EOD Response Trailer Fielding Locations attachment for details – subject to change). These trailers will haul all required, full-spectrum equipment to defeat explosive threats from conventional, radiological, biological, and chemical explosives, with equipment such as robotic platforms, aircraft tools, recon items, energetic tools, Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus, X-Ray systems, and other specialized equipment. It is expected to safely traverse at recommended posted speed; all normal highways, roadways and improved/unimproved (gravel or dirt) roads as well as off-road surfaces such as flat grass, dirt, sand and rock. Once on site, these trailers will serve as the EOD Response climate-controlled (HVAC) Workspace, and power as required to conduct operations. The trailers must meet or exceed the minimum characteristics stated below.

2.0 BACKGROUND:

These trailers will provide the EOD Teams with a dedicated response capability, that will be pulled by a new PRIME MOVER that is also being funded by the EOD Program in a separate acquisition.

3.0 TRAILER SPECIFICATIONS - GENERAL:

This specification is for an on & off-road (all-terrain) capable trailer will move and secure emergency response equipment, and provide a secure, climate-controlled command-post while in use. The trailers shall be compliant with applicable Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations to permit use on all highways & motorways. Trailers shall have all standard DOT marking lights, reflectors, and illuminated license plate as required by federal law. Lights shall be Light Emitting Diode (LED) only (exterior and interior) and powered from a standard 7-pin light connector at the front of the trailer. The tow vehicle identified in this SOW as the PRIME MOVER, shall provide the power for all DOT lights, electric brakes, three (3) interior loading lights. The trailer cargo box shall be built with the wheels exterior of the cargo box to provide maximum, unimpeded floor space inside.

Trailer exterior walls may be black, or grey.

Trailer shall have one tinted window in the personnel door, curb side, tinted at 28% Visible Light Transmission.

Trailer shall have a flat front nose to accommodate the mounted generator; not rounded or pointed (see section 4.2 for details). The driver and passenger side leading corners may be rounded

4.0. DIMENSIONS, AXLES, WHEELS, DOT LIGHTS, REAR CAMERA:

1. 7000 lbs. GVWR

2. The trailer “box” shall measure 84” W x 192” long (7’ x 16’)

3. Overall Length: Between 19.5’ and 20’ from the front hitch to the back (excluding door handles, latches, and cameras protruding beyond the back structure of the trailer).

4. Overall Width (fender-to-fender): Approx. 8.5’ (102” wide)

5. Bumper Pull (2 5/16” ball hitch)

6. 84” or greater interior height

7. 32” x 72” Oversized RV personnel door with tinted window on curb-side with a manual pull-out step directly under it. Door shall have an electronic key-pad lock that has a key back-up. Two keys for the door lock shall be provided by the vendor.

8. Rear trailer camera mounted above rear-door. The power/AV cables shall be routed through the interior walls & floor as needed, to allow the video signal to be displayed on the PRIME MOVERS display system, and powered by the PRIME MOVER, when plugged in at its rear bumper. The AV cable shall be protected by wire sheathing and fastened along the power cable, terminating at the same length as the trailers power cable.

4.1. WHEELS, AXLES & GROUND CLEARANCE:

1. Wheels: Aluminum five-lug wheels with 32” all-terrain tires rated for max loaded gross-vehicle weight of the trailer or greater. A full-size spare tire and wheel shall be provided and tied down in the trailer.

2. Axles: Two (2) 3500# Dexter Torflex Axles, or equivalent, with a 10° Up Starting Angle. For an alternative to be considered equivalent, it must meet the following salient characteristics:

a. Capacity: Minimum 3,500 lb. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).

b. Suspension Type: Must be an internal rubber torsion suspension system.

c. Independent Movement: Must provide independent wheel suspension.

d. Brake Flanges: Must be equipped with standard 5-bolt brake flanges compatible with 10" electric brakes.

e. Starting Angle: Must be available in a 10° Up configuration.

3. Ground Clearance: The completed trailer shall provide a minimum ground clearance of 16”. This shall be measured from a level surface to the lowest point of the trailer's frame, body, or any attached component, excluding only the tires, wheels, and axle assemblies.

4.2. EXTERIOR STRUCTURE:

1. Steel tube structural frame coated with a rubberized/asphalt coating, designed to last 10 years.

2. Wall post no farther than 24’’ Centers /Floor Crossmembers on 16’’ center

3. Triple Tube Tongue with 2 5/16” ball hitch

4. Single 3500# Electric Trailer Jack mounted on center tube just behind hitch mount with battery mounted along the exterior trailer tongue, passenger side, not impeding connections, turning, or the generator cabinet.

5. Exterior trailer aluminum .030 or thicker with Paint Protection Film (PPF) applied on all sides of trailer.

6. 36” x 30” Generator Platform and Cabinet. Secured to the triple tube tongue in front of the front trailer wall (within 1”, not touching the wall). The Generator Platform shall have tie down points/straps to allow the generator to be removed easily and replaced as required. The Generator Cabinet shall have a provision to allow the electrical cable from the interior electrical box to be plugged into the generator through a protective, weather-proof pass through to allow the electrical connector to be installed on the generator with the cabinet in place that will not cut or damage the cable.

7. Stone guard covering lower 24” of front of trailer wall.

8. Super Duty Ramp Door with strip-flap hinged top for easier loading. Door height & width should be appropriate for the trailer construction to provide a fully open ramp door that seals when closed, while not impacting the DOT lights, swing-arm bars, and trailer construction.

9. Ramp Door shall be locked with two swing cam-bar lock assemblies that allow the door to be secured with padlocks, one on driver and one on passenger side of the Ramp Door.

10. Two (2) 7500# Scissor Jacks mounted under rear left and right corners of the trailer

11. Explosive Placards (See Other section)

12. Two deluxe cable pass throughs, separate to the shoreline pass through – black - that with sealable doors, 5” diameter, with plastic mesh, designed for water to fall out of the door, not into the trailer. One located approx. 12” down from the roof, curb side, directly behind the ladder (accessible between the ladder rungs). The second located forward of the personnel door, in line with the door latch (accessible ground level) to allow cables to be passed through approx. 40” up from the interior floor.

4.3. HVAC & ROOF MOUNTED ITEMS:

1. One low-profile (height between 9-11” above the roof line) 15K AC with 12K heat mounted on roof-top, center, powered by the generator or shore power.

2. One 14” x 14” RV Vent with built-in fan with on/off switch and crank-to-open cover, center on roof-top, 24” from forward edge of the trailer, powered by the generator or shore power.

3. One (1) 12’ long, 12v powered awning on curb side (white top and bottom) that does not impede personnel door when deployed, powered by the generator or shore power.

4. Roof-top storage rack with a personnel ladder bolted to the curb side of the trailer, directly behind the axles capable of holding #400 lbs. or more. The roof rack shall be low profile, provide a minimum 21 sq ft of storage capacity (est. 7 ft W x 3 ft long). Rack shall be bolted to the crossbar frame of the trailer in at least four locations, close-to, but not touching the roof as appropriate. The ladder shall not protrude farther from side of trailer than the wheel fender and shall be fixed to the side appropriately. Rungs of the ladder shall have a no-slip surface but not grip strut or similar characteristics to avoid damages to equipment or injuries to personnel on the ladder.

4.4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

1. All electrical connections, interior and exterior, shall meet or exceed National Electric Code (NEC) Articles 551 & 552 or applicable codes for DOT lighting.

2. Interior electrical box (50A), mounted on interior, drivers’ side, front wall, 6-8” above the floor, in a protective enclosure that meets National Electric Code (NEC) Article 551.

3. Cable from interior electrical box to generator shall be covered/protected inside and under the trailer (if required). Cable shall have enough “slack” to allow it to be plugged into the generator but not enough to create a hazard at the front of the trailer if not plugged in (see 4.3.13 for cable pass through description) must be mounted in a manner that prevents forced dirt and water from PRIME MOVER from entering the trailer via the cable pass-through (i.e. located directly behind the generator but not impeded by the generator housing or A-frame spare-tire mount).

4. Electrical box shall have enough capacity for all electrical connections plus four (4) more for expansion. Breakers installed as required.

5. A 5.5KW 50 amp gas generator (installed inside and secured in generator cabinet) with at least one outlet that matches the trailer breaker box cable, capable of providing 110v and 240v power. The generator shall have a remote start capability (at least one key-fob provided).

6. Shore line power connection (male plug) on exterior of trailer in-line with interior power box, mounted in an all-weather self-closing power outlet cover. The manufacturer shall provide a 100

ft. shore power cable to be installed in the facility that includes the required female plug on one end. The Shoreline shall be capable of powering all outlets, lights, roof mounted air-conditioning, and charge the electric trailer jack battery through a 110v/12V, 50-amp power converter/charger.

7. Exterior Outlets: 110-120v 60 hz outlets with two plug-ins – one on driver, and one on curb side of trailer in protective, all-weather housings, located 2” above the axle fender.

8. Interior outlets: eight (8) four-plug-in outlet boxes (110-120v) with protective covers over the outlets evenly spaced. Four on drivers’ side, two along the front wall, and two along the curbside wall (between the personnel door and back wall), approx. 37” up from floor (just above and not impeding use of the E-Track).

4.5. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:

1. Flood - Scene lighting LED bars on each side of trailer, mounted along the roofline or on the roof but angled down appropriately, powered by shore power or the generator.

2. Control panel located on interior near the personnel door just aft of the door frame:

a. Two (2) 18” light bars drivers’ side, in top corners of trailer

b. Two (2) LED light pods (4” x 4”) on rear of trailer (adjustable vertically), evenly spaced with rear back up camera center

c. Two (2) 18” light bars on curb side, in top corners of trailer

d. Two (2) LED light pods (4” x 4”) on the front of the trailer adjustable (vertically), evenly spaced from centerline.

4.6. INTERIOR LIGHTING:

1. Eight (8) surface (flush) mounted LED lights with adjustable dimming switches also mounted near personnel door. Lights shall be evenly spaced throughout the interior to allow for maximum lighting in two rows of four lights. These will be powered by the generator or shore power.

2. Three (3) interior loading LED lights (mounted on ceiling center line, beginning three 3’ feet in from rear ramp, evenly spaced to front end, and powered by the PRIME MOVER or shore power when connected.

3. Controlled from a control panel mounted below or above the exterior lighting panel listed above.

Loading lights shall have an additional separate flush-switch on the interior, curb side, as close to the rear ramp door as possible (even height as the front switch panels) to allow the loading lights to be turned on/off from the back of the trailer.

4.7. INTERIOR WALLS, CEILING & FLOORING:

1. Insulation: Polyfoam or similar insulation in ceiling and walls

2. Walls: White vinyl coated with dry-erase material. Fasteners shall be flush for a clean appearance.

3. Ceiling: White Vinyl

4. Flooring:

The floor shall be reinforced with a heavy-duty, non-slip vinyl covering of 75 mil nominal thickness, using the G-Floor 75 Diamond Tread product as the baseline for quality and performance. The flooring material shall be permanently and fully adhesively bonded to a ¾” plywood subfloor throughout the trailer interior and on the interior surface of the rear ramp door. For an alternative material to be considered equivalent, it must meet or exceed the following salient characteristics:

a. Material: Must be a 100% polyvinyl, single piece rolled flooring.

b. Thickness: Minimum 75 mil (0.075 inches) nominal thickness.

c. Surface: Must feature a raised diamond tread pattern for slip resistance.

d. Static Load Rating: Must withstand a static load of at least 2,000 PSI in accordance with ASTM F970 standards.

e. Durability: Must be waterproof, UV resistant, and rated by the manufacturer for use in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 160°F.

5. E-Track Systems Installed:

a. Walls: Four (4) sets of rails along driver, front, and curbside walls at floor line, 30”, 60”, and along the roof line (within one inch but not touching the ceiling)

b. Floor: Three (3) sets; one Center-line, and evenly offset left and right of center, running the length of the interior - Off-set left and right tracks shall provide 30” of space between them (current robotic platform weighs 710 lbs., and is 47.3” long by 27.6” wide). E-Track rails shall be recessed to allow for a smooth walking and loading surface.

4.8. OTHER:

1. Explosive placards mounted on all four sides of the trailer shall be flip style for Class A explosives (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5). These shall be mounted and watertight sealed by the manufacturer.

a. Front may be mounted above the generator cabinet, center.

b. Side placards shall be mounted as close to center as possible - above the wheel fenders to provide an even, clean, professional appearance ensuring no electrical wires or connections are impacted by the mounting hardware.

c. The rear placard shall be mounted as close to the center of the ramp door as possible without being damaged when the ramp is opened during loading and unloading.

2. Two 2A-10BC extinguisher, Rubber-Strap Vehicle Mounts, shall be mounted on the front exterior wall of the trailer above the rock guard, offset evenly from the generator cabinet as not to impede its function or loading/unloading a generator. They shall not be mounted along the leading edge of the trailer to prevent impacts from the PRIME MOVER.

3. All screws, rivets, wire holes, etc. will be sealed with automotive industry sealants & materials, utilizing automotive industry best practices to prevent water intrusion and provide maximum longevity.

5.0. Additional Expectations:

1. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Division (AFCEC/CXD) requires first article review (in-person inspection and approval) of the response trailers before production continues on the contract.

2. Vendor is expected to manufacture the ordered trailer quantity and have them ready for inspection within 180 days of purchase order receipt. Prior to shipping the trailer to its destination:

a. Once order is completed, AFCEC/CXD personnel will conduct an inspection of the trailers constructed at the vendors facility utilizing this SOW as the minimum inspection criteria. The vendor is expected to correct any identified discrepancies prior to shipment.

b. After the trailers pass AFCEC/CXD inspection, vendor has 30 days to deliver to the trailer to its destination.

c. A US Government representative will conduct an acceptance inspection of the trailer at its destination to identify any damage or defects.

3. Selected vendor will be required to ship the product to its destination. Shipping zip codes are provided in the EOD Response Trailer Fielding Locations attachment. Complete addresses will be provided to the selected vendor.