RFI Fire Trailer.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

Low-boy/Low-bed trailer for hauling Fire

Dozers and Excavators

Solicitation Number: (To be determined)

Agency: United States Department of Agriculture

Office: Forest Service

Location: Forest Service Region 5, California

RFI Issue Date: May 3, 2023

RFI Response Date: May 18, 2023

Synopsis:

This Sources Sought Notice (SS) is solely for information and planning purposes only regarding vendors who are capable of providing a Heavy Trailer, Lowbed/Lowboy listed in the “Deliverables and Services” section below and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the USDA Forest Service. The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified sources capable of providing items described herein. As a result of this SS, the Forest Service Region 5 Regional Office may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ). The Government will not pay for, nor reimburse, any expenses incurred in responding to this SS.

The Forest Service does not intend to notify respondents of the evaluation and will not share information made available; please ensure any sensitive or protected information submitted is marked as such.

The Forest Service reserves the right to terminate this request and change its requirements if needed and any material submitted becomes the property of the Forest Service and will not be returned.

Responding to this notice does not guarantee participation in any future activities.

Description/Requirement:

Region 5 has a requirement to procure a purpose-built equipment trailer for transporting Fire Dozers quickly and safely to the point of initial attack on wildland fires.

Quantity Description 2 Trailer 16' Deck 8' mechanical gooseneck 7 Trailer 16' Deck 9' mechanical gooseneck 2 Trailer 18' Deck 8' mechanical gooseneck

2 Trailer 18' Deck 9' mechanical gooseneck

Deliverables and Services:

The Vendor shall be able to provide Heavy Trailer, Lowbed/Lowboy that meet the following specifications:

Specifications:

Heavy Trailer, Lowbed/Lowboy; 35 ton, 4-Frame, 8’ or 9’ with Mechanical, Detachable Narrow Gooseneck, Low-Bed Construction Suspension: Air Ride Frame: 4-frame, entirely made of T-1 High Tensile Strength Stenx 700 steel or equivalent Approximate Weight: 13,500 lbs.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 35 ton, 75,000 Load Capacity: 70,000 lbs. (min) Overall Length: 39 ft (max) with Mechanical, Detachable 8 or 9 ft Narrow Gooseneck Deck Length: 18 ft or 16 ft Deck Width: 8 ft 6 in Deck Material: Wood Approximate Deck Height: 24 inches empty, 21 inches loaded Load Angle (Minimum): 5 ft, 6 in rear loading ramps, steel spring assist. Front loading ramps 2 ft by 12 in steel Suspension Load Rating: 70,000 lbs.

Brake Type: Air Tire Load Rating (Max): 6940 Spare Tire Safety Chains Trailer Color: Green Plug Wiring: Connector; 7-way Round, Pin-Round Tie Downs - 8 per side, 2 on the rear Auxiliary Lighting

Distance from Authorized Dealer/Warranty Service Shop: 100 miles

Classification Code: NAICS Code: 336212

Place of Performance:

Specified days after receipt of order.

Forest Service Locations:

701 N. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 2530 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667 1301 Fifth Street, Susanville, CA 96130 825 North Humgoldt Avenue, Willows, CA 95988 602 S. Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92408

3644 Avtech Parkway, Redding, CA 96002 19777 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA. 95370

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF

THIS RFI OR TO OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED.

This SS does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this contemplated effort.

This SS is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as a request for proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this SS or the Government’s use of such information. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any contractor’s input resulting from this SS. Response to this SS will not be returned.

Whatever information is provided may be utilized by the US Forest Service in developing its acquisition strategy and its Statement of Work. The information resulting from this SS may be included/combined with other submissions in one or more options considered in the analysis of alternatives. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used in establishing requirements, but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary providing it is marked in accordance with

FAR 3.104-4.

Submittal of Information:

Offerors responding to this Request for Information must provide the following:

A capability statement outlining core capabilities, available technology, past performance, and other differentiators that would indicate ability to meet needs in “Deliverables and Services”. Response to this SS shall be limited to ten (10) pages. The following information must be submitted with your comments:

1. Company Name

2. Company Mailing Address

3. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number

4. Company Point of Contact (name, telephone number and e-mail address)

5. Company’s Size Standard (i.e., Large, Small, Veteran Owned, etc.) based on NAICS code 336212 or pertaining.

6. Existing Government Contract Numbers and Schedules (if any)

7. Provide Capability Statement

PROVIDE ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION RELATING TO THIS SS THAT WILL

ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN ADJUSTING THE CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR A

FOLLOW-ON SOLICITATION.

The information requested by this SS shall be provided, via email, by close of business (5:00 p.m.

Pacific Time) May 18, 2023 to Catherine A Sullivan at: catherine.sullivan@usda.gov Vendors shall reference, “Sources Sought 127EAT23SS0001 Region 5 Trailers” in the subject line of their emailed response.

The U.S. Forest Service intends to utilize the SS responses/information to assist with the development of a solicitation to obtain products that match the specification.

(End of SS) mailto:catherine.sullivan@usda.gov