Trinity Semi Truck Rental PWS_Redacted.pdf
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- Heavy Haul Tractor & Certified Operator (135K lbs / Class 1 Explosives) – Vandenberg Space Force Base
- Solicitation number
- FA4610SS001
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Statement of Work Summary: Semi-Truck Tractor Rental at Vandenberg SFB for Trinity Mission
This Statement of Work outlines the rental of one semi-truck tractor with driver to support the Trinity Mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base from August 17, 2026, through August 16, 2027. The vendor must supply a semi-truck tractor equipped with an adjustable fifth-wheel plate, with the distance from the center of kingpin to the farthest point on the truck frame not exceeding 6 feet 6 inches. The tractor and operator must be certified for hauling live explosive rocket motors with a combined load weight of approximately 135,000 pounds. Primary mission operations are scheduled for September 2-4, 2026, with a mandatory pre-mission compatibility and fit check to be completed no later than five business days prior to live operations. The fit check shall include various driving maneuvers, backing to rail sets, and a motor roll to ensure operational readiness. The vendor is responsible for maneuvering the empty Strongback trailer to the launch pad, backing and aligning it to a pre-positioned Missile Transporter, and subsequently maneuvering the loaded trailer around the launch pad to a crane for motor emplacement. Post-mission, the vendor must return the empty Strongback trailer (approximately 50,000 pounds) to the storage facility.
The vendor shall supply the semi-truck tractor, driver, labor, and materials required for coupling and decoupling operations, with all equipment requiring UL/ETL approval. The vendor must possess knowledge of heavy hauling operations for explosive payloads and comply with federal, state, Air Force, Space Force, local, and county regulations. The 12-month contract period accommodates the dynamic nature of the Trinity Mission schedule, which may be subject to change. In the event of mission delays or schedule changes, the Customer Representative will coordinate directly with the vendor to reschedule service days within the contract window, and the vendor will receive reasonable advance notice. If the Government directs schedule changes after the vendor mobilizes assets, the vendor may invoice for actual, allowable efforts and costs incurred up to the point of the directed change. The vendor shall enter Vandenberg SFB through the Lompoc Gate and must obtain necessary vehicle, personnel passes, and identification from the contracting/Security office prior to commencing performance.
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Semi-Truck Tractor Rental at
Vandenberg SFB for
Trinity Mission
Statement of Work
17 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2027
1. BACKGROUND
Vandenberg SFB currently does not possess accessible infrastructure or vehicles to support the 2 SLS with the necessary heavy hauling and emplacement of rocket motors. To ensure uninterrupted support for
RSLP mission objectives, the procurement of a semi-truck tractor solution is required for the duration of the mission’s emplacement operations.
2. OBJECTIVES
The vendor shall supply one semi-truck tractor and driver, to support motor moves, and emplacement of
Trinity Mission motors on the dates specified below. The semi-truck tractor and driver shall be capable and certified of moving a trailer loaded with live explosives motors. The total weight of the trailer and motors is approximately 135,000 lbs. The semi-truck tractor must have an adjustable fifth wheel plate and the max distance from center of king pin to farthest point on truck frame cannot exceed 6’ 6”. The movement involves backing the empty Strongback trailer to a pre-positioned Missile Transporter and achieving alignment. Once aligned and the Strongback trailer is loaded with the rocket motor, the driver will then pull around the launch pad and back to a pre-positioned crane to begin motor emplacement. The vendor’s semi-truck tractor and driver must be certified and must be able to provide certification upon request.
3. DECRIPTION OF WORK
3.1 Strongback Trailer Emplacement / Fit Check
o For live mission the vendor shall provide 1 semi-truck tractor with adjustable 5th wheel plate and the distance from center of kingpin to the farthest point of the tractor not to exceed 6’ 6”. The operator must be capable and qualified for hauling a combined load of up to 135,000 lbs of explosive. The semi-truck tractor will be used for maneuvering the empty Strongback trailer to the launch pad and backing and aligning it to a pre-positioned
Missile Transporter. Once aligned the 2 SLS/DOC Technicians will stabilize the
Strongback trailer and the driver can decouple the semi-truck tractor when directed. Once alignment has been tuned with translating jack via the 2 SLS technicians the vendors driver will then re-couple when directed and maneuver the loaded Strongback trailer around the launch pad and back to a pre-positioned crane to facilitate motor emplacement.
o Post-mission, the Strongback trailer will be empty and weigh approximately 50,000 lbs and need to be delivered back to storage facility.
o Vendor will provide semi-truck tractor and driver prior to live operations to ensure semi-truck tractor and Strongback trailer are compatible, the dates will be decided upon award and scheduling with vendor.
o A mandatory pre-mission compatibility and 'fit check' shall be successfully completed no later than five (5) business days prior to the start of any scheduled operational period.
The ‘fit check’ shall include various driving maneuvers, backing to rail sets and a motor roll to ensure freedom of movement and operation familiarization The vendor shall coordinate the exact date and time with the Customer Representative (CR) listed in
Section 9.
o Once fit check is complete and acceptable the semi-truck tractor and driver will be coordinated delivered upon coordination with appointed POC with nominal live operations starting September 2, 2026, to facilitate coupling of Strongback trailer and positioning at launch pad.
3.2 Removal
o Vendor is responsible for removing all equipment following termination of operations.
3.3 Supplied Items
o Vendor will supply semi-truck tractor, driver, labor, and materials required for coupling and decoupling.
o All equipment shall be UL/ETL approved.
4. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
o Vendor shall have knowledge of heavy hauling operations for explosive payloads.
o Vendors should have knowledge and ability to comply with federal, state, Air Force, Space
Force, local, and county laws and regulations governing the work requested in this statement.
5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
o The Period of Performance (PoP) shall be for a twelve (12) month period commencing on
August 17, 2026, and concluding on August 16, 2027. This 12-month period is established to accommodate the highly dynamic nature of the Trinity Mission launch and emplacement schedule, which is subject to change.
o The active mission operation is currently scheduled to occur from September 2, 2026, through September 4, 2026. Separately, the mandatory pre-mission compatibility dry-fit check must occur at least two (2) weeks prior to these live operations.
o In the event of mission delays, schedule slips, or delivery schedule changes, the Customer
Representative (CR) will coordinate directly with the vendor to reschedule the required service days within the active 12-month contract window. The vendor will be provided with reasonable advance notice of any schedule changes.
o If the Government directs a schedule change after the vendor has mobilized assets or initiated contract performance, the vendor is authorized to invoice for actual, allowable efforts and costs incurred up to the point of the directed change.
o The vendor shall enter Vandenberg SFB through the Lompoc Gate.
6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS
o Government Technicians will be required to provide all support equipment for
Strongback trailer alignment and emplacement.
7. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES
o Utilities: The Government will furnish electricity.
Facilities: The Government will provide necessary access to the Launch Pads and facilities required for operations via the Lompoc gate.
o Refuse Collection: The Government will provide dumpsters for refuse. The Government will provide containers and collection of recycling materials.
o Protection Services: The Government will provide Security Forces and Fire Protection.
8. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
o The contractor shall obtain the necessary vehicle, personnel passes, and identification as required from the contracting/Security office prior to commencing performance. 2 SLS
Personnel will meet the vendor at the Lompoc gate and escort them to the lift site once the pass and ID requirements have been met.
9. POINTS OF CONTACT.
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