AMARG Crossovers

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking qualified vendors to supply 18 diesel-powered Crossover Utility Vehicles for the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG). This pre-solicitation notice requires interested parties to submit product specification sheets demonstrating compliance with detailed salient characteristics outlined in the attached documentation. The vehicles must be manufactured in the United States, with at least 50% U.S.-sourced components and labor, and include specific technical requirements such as a 4-cycle diesel engine compatible with JP-8 fuel, continuously variable transmission, and four-wheel drive capability. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the comprehensive specifications, which include precise dimensional constraints, cargo and payload capacities, and advanced safety features. The response window for this opportunity is narrow, with the pre-solicitation notice posted on January 22, 2025, and responses due by January 24, 2025.

The procurement does not have a specific small business set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The vehicles must meet rigorous technical specifications, including a maximum width of 66 inches, height of 78 inches, and length of 135 inches, with a cargo bed capacity of 1,000 pounds and a minimum payload capacity of 1,400 pounds. The contract requires vehicles equipped with a digital display system, desert-capable tires, and comprehensive safety features. Warranty requirements are substantial, mandating both a 1-year/1,000-hour standard warranty and a 3-year/10,000-hour extended warranty. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC category 2310 (Passenger Motor Vehicles), indicating a specialized procurement for military utility vehicles.