Sources_Sought_-_MRG_SFD_60_ton_Transport_Trailer_1.docx

140R4025Q0057 - SOURCES SOUGHT

Middle Rio Grande Socorro Field Division 2025 60-Ton Transport Trailer Proposed Solicitation No. 140R4025Q0057

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 333212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing, and the related small business size standard is 1,000 Employees. The anticipated Product Service Code is 2330 – Trailers.

A draft of the Statement of Work 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:

2025 60-Ton Transport Trailer Salient Characteristics The selected contractor shall supply one new, 2025 60-Ton Transport Trailer that is safe and fully operational. The unit should be equivalent to or exceed the performance of the Cozad 60 Ton Transport Trailer. The required features include:

1. 60-Ton Trailer Minimum Specifications

· 4-Axle Configuration

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

· Extendable Trailer Deck

· Minimum Retractable of 20’

· Minimum Extended of 30’

· Outriggers

· Extending from 8 ½’ to 10’

· Trailer Compliance

· To meet or exceed DOT Compliance

· Structural Integrity

· Support a payload of up to 60 tons, considering both static and dynamic loading conditions

· Multi-Position Ride Height

· Successful vendor shall provide a Multi Position Ride Hight Option

1. Easily adjusting for various 5th wheel heights and allows for larger ground clearance or lower deck height.

The picture below shows an example of a multi-position ride Height.

· Deck Extension or Axle Lowering

· Air, Electrical, or hydraulic System (If necessary for deck extension or axle lowering.

· Clearance & deck height

· Minimum 8 inches (maximum 10 inches) of ground clearance when loaded.

· Minimum of 22 inches (maximum 24 inches) deck height when loaded.

· Clearance & deck height

· Minimum 8 inches (maximum 10 inches) of ground clearance when loaded.

· Minimum of 22 inches (maximum 24 inches) deck height when loaded.

· Wet-ready Construction for Hydraulic operation

· Successful vendor shall be compliant with SFD hydraulic Systems, Product code 2FF134-34SAE-M, ¾ flush face plug X ¾” Female boss and 2FF134-1NPT-F, ¾ flat face coupler X 1” FNPT

· Lighting

· LED lighting installed, including rear lighting.

· Tie downs & Flagging:

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

· Minimum of 8 D-rings on the inner frame (each side) spaced out evenly.

· Flag holders on all four corners of the trailer.

· Miscellaneous

· Strobe lights installed, exceeding minimum requirements.

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

· Trailer shall have a boom and bucket well.

· Trailer Axles, Wheels, Tires, Suspension

· Axles

1. 4 Axles Including a drop Axle as the 4th Axle.

· Wheels & Tires

1. 16 tire stretch trailer configurations

2. Steel Wheels with industry-standard tires

· Suspension & Breaks

1. Air Ride Suspension

2. Brakes equipped with self-adjusting slack adjusters and ABS.

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 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

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:

Ronda Lucero Contract Specialist rlucero@usbr.gov image1.JPG