53 foot dry van trailer - 5 YR lease - 2020 or newer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1158648
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- London, Kentucky 40744, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotes for a five-year lease of four 53-foot dry van trailers (2020 model or newer) to support emergency response operations. The trailers will be used by the Southern Area Incident Support Cache to pre-position supplies for wildland incidents including wildfires, floods, and hurricanes across 13 Southern States and Puerto Rico. Key requirements include trailers in excellent condition with no exterior damage, a minimum cargo capacity of 40,000 lbs, lockable doors, current USDOT inspection certification, minimum 10/32 tire tread depth, and interior lighting of at least 20 lumens per square foot. The contractor must deliver trailers within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and provide replacement trailers within 48 hours if equipment becomes inoperable, with monthly and annual inspections required per USDOT and manufacturer standards. Quotes must be submitted by 1400 ET/EST on January 15, 2026, to Marian Feist at marian.feist@usda.gov and must include a signed Standard Form 1449 and active SAM.gov certification; the solicitation number is 12444026Q0009.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with no incumbent contractor identified. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price lease beginning February 1, 2026, and extending through January 31, 2031, covering a base year plus four option years with an estimated annual usage of 5,000 miles per trailer. The lease pricing structure includes the trailers themselves, monthly and annual maintenance inspections, and a monthly mileage rate, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. Performance will take place in London, Kentucky, where the trailers will be stationed for regional emergency response support. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and prepared to deliver equipment within 10 days of award, with a target delivery date no later than February 27, 2026.
Notice text
Five Year Lease of 2020 or newer 53 Foot Dry Van Trailer.
SOW and Schedule of Items are attached to this notice. Please read them for additional information. 1449 must be signed and be part of the quote submitted. Must have an active SAM.gov certification.
QUOTES Must be sent to Marian Feist at marian.feist@usda.gov NLT 1400 (2pm) ET/EST on 01/15/2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 12444026Q0009_SAM.gov post_signed.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work Template for 53 foot Dry Van Trailer Lease updated on 1-6-2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| Schedule of Items for 53 Foor Dry Van Trailer Lease.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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