23 - MAL Enclosed Snowmobile Trailer

AMENDMENT INFORMATION
Amendment 0001 – Solicitation amended 11 April 2023 to add List of Attachments including the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation – Questions and Answers.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This requirement is for MAL Enclosed Snowmobile Trailer to support Malheur National Forest. It will be used as a 4-Place Snowmobile trailer, to haul and store, loading side by side versus staggered. The contractor shall ensure the requirement and specified features are new, used or remanufactured products will not be accepted, and shall be accordance with the Buy American Act. The Trailer must conform to the salient characteristics listed in the “Product Specifications” below. Trailer shall meet all DOT regulations and OSHA safety requirements and have the proper safety equipment installed (i.e. safety Chains, electric brakes, etc.). All work performed by the Contractor shall be in accordance with all known and applicable Federal, State, and Forest Service regulations and laws, and standard industry practices for this work.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Details

• MUST BE IN STOCK / CURRENT INVENTORY
• Trailer: NEW Enclosed V-Nose 4-Place Snowmobile Trailer
• Material: Aluminum or Steel
• Deck Type: Mid-Deck (Tapered wheel boxes must support driving over) or Deck-Over; 20” – 30” ground clearance
• Overall Length: 30’ (Maximum)
• Overall Height: 6’4” (Minimum)
• Overall Width: 8’ - 8’6” (Minimum - Maximum)
• Deck Length: 22’ (Minimum) + V-Nose
• Payload Load Capacity: 2,500 lb (Minimum)
• GVWR: 7,000 lbs to 12,000 lb (Minimum – Maximum)
• Axle/Style: Tandem 3,500 lb Torsion Axles – 7,000 lb GVWR (Minimum)
• Tire Load Rating (Max): Radial 10 ply 15-inch wheels minimum
• Brake Type: Electric on all 4 wheels
• Plug Wiring: Connector – 7-Way Round Pin – Blade
• Hitch Type: Bumper Pull

Exterior

• LED Exterior Lights
• Auxiliary Lighting: Yes
• 24-Inch Aluminum Diamond Plate Stone Guard on V Nose
• Safety Chains: Yes
• Tongue Jack: Yes
• Hitch Ball: 2 5/16 Inch Forged Coupler
• Frame Mounted Skid Wheels, Drag Rollers, or Skid Plate

Interior

• 2 LED Interior Lights (Quantity Minimum)
• 1 Roof Vent (Quantity Minimum)
• 8-Inch Kick Panel on Inside Walls (Height Minimum)
• Flooring: 3/4 Inch Plywood Floors (Minimum)
• Deck Type: Consistent w/ snowmobile trailer industry standard
• Interior Walls: 3/8 Inch Plywood Walls (Minimum)
• Main Frame: 24-Inch OC cross members (Minimum)
• Tie Downs: Slide track w/ 4 Tie Down Bars or 6 D-Rings

Features

• 1 30” wide man door w/ lock (Any Type), recessed, pull out, or fold down steps (Width Minimum)
• 1 Driver’s Side Fuel Door w/ lock (Quantity Minimum)
• Front and Rear Loading Ramp w/ Traction Bars
• Front and Rear Loading Ramp w/ Spring Assist
• Front and Rear Loading Ramp w/ Lock  
• Spare Tire: Full size matching spare tire and rim mounted inside
• Warranty: 1 Year (Minimum)

DELIVERY LOCATION

The contractor shall provide 72-hour notification to the Point of Contact (POC) so that acceptance/arrangements may be coordinated. Failure to coordinate delivery with advance notice may result in a delivery delay; rescheduling due to failure to provide advanced notice will not be an additional cost to the government.    

USDA Forest Service

Pacific Northwest Region

Forest/JC Center: Malheur

150 Government Road

John Day, OR 97845

**POC Name and telephone number to be provided upon contract award.**

DELIVERY DATE

The delivery date shall be on or before June 5th, 2023.

QUOTE REQUIRED INFORMATION

Quotes must address all Blue Font and Yellow highlighted items in the solicitation to be evaluated for award. Quotes must include the following items:

• Price Quote & Anticipated Delivery Date (Pg 1 of solicitation)
• FAR 52.212-1 Information Request (Pg 5 of solicitation)
• Specification List / Detailed Images (Pg 5 of solicitation)
• Representations & Certifications (Pg 6, 7, & 9 of solicitation)

Request for quotes shall be sent to Amanda Nemeth at amanda.nemeth@usda.gov by COB 1600 PT on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. Reference the attached solicitation for further information and requirements.