RFI Con Ops 28 foot trailer.docx

Iowa National Guard

RFI# W912LP-24-Q-4004

28 Foot Aluminum Gooseneck Trailer

You are invited to submit comments/feedback in response to this Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) concerning an upcoming solicitation for a 28 foot aluminum gooseneck trailer to the Iowa National Guard, Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center, USPFO-P&C, Bldg. 3475, 7105 NW 70th Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131-1824.

We are not requesting quotes at this time, only developing a list of contractors who can provide the required trailer as the Governments market research.

All salient characteristics (specifications) for the proposed trailer shall meet or exceed the specifications outlined in the product descriptions below. Please provide comments/feedback, to include the following:

1. Can your business provide a quote for the 28 foot aluminum gooseneck trailer that meets all specifications?

2. Are the specifications either too vague or too restrictive?

3. Do the proposed specifications limit competition to a certain manufacturer?

4. Any additional information that would be helpful to prepare a quote?

5. Provide the following company information in our response:

Comments/Feedback are due no later than Friday, April 26, 2024, at 11:00 am CST. Email replies to Seth Van Steenwyk, seth.a.vansteenwyk.mil@army.mil.

The following terms are applicable to this RFI:

1. NAICS 336214, with a small business size standard of 750 employees is applicable to this requirement. This acquisition is currently unrestricted and open to all contractors with an active SAM registration.

2. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order.

The following equipment is required:

Salient Characteristics (Specifications):

· Aluminum Gooseneck Trailer with tandem axles.

· Minimum overall length of 28’ / Maximum overall length of 30’.

· Minimum overall width of 8’3” / Maximum overall width of 8’7”.

· Minimum overall height of 8’6” / Maximum overall height of 10’.

· Minimum interior length of 28’ / Maximum interior length of 30’.

· Minimum interior width of 8’3” / Maximum interior width of 8’7”.

· Minimum interior height of 7’10” / Maximum overall height of 8’7”.

· Floor – smooth extruded aluminum.

· Goose Neck Ball size - 2 5/16”.

· Landing gear - 2 speed.

· Tandem axle - minimum of 7K per axle with electric brakes on both axles.

· Tires - Aluminum rims with a minimum of 8 holes for wheel lugs. Must come with at least 1 spare tire with aluminum rim mounted on the trailer.

· Stone Guard - Minimum of 22” / maximum of 26”.

· Side sheets - minimum of .040 / maximum of .045 aluminum thickness, fully riveted.

· Walls – minimum of 3/8” plywood.

· Rear Door – Full height extruded aluminum door ramp with cable assist, pressure latches, treadplates, and flaps.

· Side entry door - minimum width of 35” / Maximum width of 42”, double sealed on curbside (without window), with aluminum slide step-out, towards the front of the trailer.

· Side entry door - minimum width of 35” / Maximum width of 42”, double sealed on streetside (without window) – towards the front of the trailer.

· Exterior lighting LED.

· Surface mount Wall-E Track with wall studs.

· A minimum of 4 each 6K capacity swivel D-ring.

· 3 Switches, 12V, 10 amp, toggle, ON/OFF – 1 At rear door and 1 by each side door.

· Minimum of 3 each LED load Lights mounted in side with surface mount, 6.5”x1.25”, 12 volts DC, .8 amps, 10 watts, 300 lumens – 1 above rear header, 1 above gooseneck, 1 between each side door.

· Minimum of 1 each 12V battery with box and wire.

· Battery recharge system with trickle charger leads.

Warranty:

· 5 Year Warranty on Trailer / 10 year Warranty on Axles.

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