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140R4026Q0016 - SOURCES SOUGHT

Middle Rio Grande Socorro Field Division 2026 60-Ton Transport Trailer Proposed Solicitation No. 140R4026Q0016

NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, BUT RATHER A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL SOURCES FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. NO FORMAL SOLICITATION FOR THIS WORK EXISTS AT THIS TIME

The Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region, Albuquerque Area Office, Socorro Field Division has determined a need for the purchase of One New 60-ton transport trailer to support the transportation of heavy machinery, construction equipment, and oversized loads. To meet operational demands, the trailer must feature a 4-axle configuration with the last axle being a drop-down axle, an extendable deck ranging from 20 to 30 feet, and adjustable outriggers extending from 8.5 to 10 feet to ensure load stability. Acquiring this trailer is essential to maintaining efficiency in ongoing and future projects, as it will allow for safe and reliable transport of critical equipment.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing, and the related small business size standard is 1,000 Employees. The anticipated Product Service Code is 2330 – Trailers. The “non-manufacture rule” applies for this procurement and is detailed in FAR 19.505.

A draft of the Description/Specifications is included with this Sources Sought Notice which states the specifications for the 60-ton transport trailer which are required for this procurement.

DESCRIPTION OF ITEM REQUIRED:

60-Ton Transport Trailer Salient Characteristics:

1) 4-Axle Configuration

· Three (3) dead axles.

· The 4th Axle being a drop-down (air lift) axle (Not a flip axle).

The photo below illustrates 3 dead axles with a 4th drop (air lift) axle.

Illustration 1

2) Deck Specifications

· Lower main deck length: 20 feet Width: 8.5 feet (102 inches)

· Extendable deck: Up to an additional 10 feet, from where the 20-foot., fully retracted lower main deck ends, for a maximum total length of 30 feet fully extended, no greater.

· When extended, the trailer must maintain the 60-ton capacity.

· Must allow adjustment in 2-foot increments, with the ability to lock, pneumatically, securely in place at each increment.

· The trailer must allow heavy equipment, both tracked and wheeled, to safely drive over the extended portion to access the rear deck. (See Illustration 1 for reference)

· Lower main deck must have a boom and bucket/knuckle trough. (See Illustration 2 for reference)

The photo below illustrates an example of a Boom and Bucket trough.

Illustration 2

· Shall have a chain and binder rack

· Shall have dual load bearing toolboxes

· Decking must meet or exceed all applicable DOT compliance.

3) Rear Deck

· Must include a boom trough suitable for securing and lowering equipment booms to comply with height restrictions.

· Decking must meet or exceed DOT compliance.

· Ensure tires are covered with decking suitable to withstand load. (See Illustration 2 for reference)

4) Outriggers

· Swing out style with planks included,

· Shall extend the deck length from 8.5 feet to 10 feet.

5) Trailer Compliance

· To meet or exceed DOT Compliance

6) Structural Integrity

· Support a consistent payload of up to 60 tons, considering both static and dynamic loading conditions, especially when extended.

7) Multi-Position Ride Height

· Shall include a 5-Position ride height adjustment system

· Enables greater ground clearance or a lower deck height, depending on operation needs.

The picture below illustrates an example of a multi-position ride height.

8) Deck Extension or Axle Lowering

· Air, electrical or hydraulic (If necessary for deck extension or axle lowering)

· Rollers are acceptable to assist with the extending and retracting of the extendable deck.

· Locks for the extendable deck, and its 2 feet increments of the 10-foot max. extension, shall be engaged and disengaged pneumatically

9) Hydraulic System – Wet-Ready Configuration

· Trailer shall be wet-ready for hydraulic operation.

· Primary hydraulic power shall be supplied by the transport truck (SFD-specific configuration).

· Hydraulic connections shall be compatible with the following fittings:

· Product code 2FF134-34SAE-M, ¾" flush-face plug

· ¾" Female Boss × 2FF134-1 NPT-F

· ¾" flat-face coupler × 1" FNPT

10) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) – Secondary Hydraulic Power

· Trailer shall be equipped with a secondary Auxiliary Power Unit (Auxiliary Engine) to provide backup hydraulic power.

· The Auxiliary Power Unit shall be equivalent in capacity and performance to that used on a 60-ton transport (low-boy) trailer.

· APU shall be capable of independently operating all trailer hydraulic functions in the event truck-supplied hydraulics are unavailable

11) Lighting

· The trailer shall be equipped with LED lighting throughout, in full compliance with DOT standards, including:

· Marker lights

· Brake and turn signals

· Clearance and side marker lights

· License plate

· Strobe lights installed, exceeding minimum requirements.

12) Tie downs & Flagging:

· Minimum of 10 D-rings on each side of the outer frame spaced out evenly

· Flag holders shall be installed on all four corners of the trailer

· Wide/Oversized load brackets shall be mounted on rear

13) Miscellaneous

· Hydraulic removable gooseneck, with an 8-foot narrow design.

· Spare tire and rim shipped loose.

· Trailer shall be painted black.

· Color coded air hoses for trouble shooting and maintenance.

· Polyurethane bushings instead of rubber.

· V style, tapered front beam, locking pin guide.

· Steel, folding front ramps for loading.

· DOT compliant reflective tape

14) Trailer Wheels, Tires, Suspension

· Wheels & Tires

· 16 tire configuration:

1. 4 tires per axle

2. 2 tires per each side of the axles.

· Steel Wheels with industry-standard tires.

15) Suspension & Breaks

· Air Ride Suspension for enhanced stability and load protection

· Braking system shall include self-adjusting slack adjusters and ABS for compliance and safety

Interested small business sources should include the following information in their response:

a) Small business name

b) Business Address

c) Unique Entity ID number

d) Cage code

f) Business size classification based on NAICS standard

g) Socioeconomic certification(s)

h) Point of contact

Please submit capability statements via email to the Contract Specialist, Ronda Lucero, at rlucero@usbr.gov, by 1:00 PM MSTon Thursday, February 12, 2026.

All vendors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. If applicable, contractors must also be registered to perform as a small business under the specified NAICS code, and it must reflect accordingly on their SAM profile.

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of potential contractors for solicitation planning purposes only. The anticipated set-aside will be determined based on the responses to this sources sought. This is NOT a request for proposals and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from this sources sought notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

Point of Contact:

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