Deschutes National Forest Belly Dump Trailer Reconditioning

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Solicitation number
1240BE26Q0108
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Bend, Oregon, United States

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About this opportunity

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region (Deschutes National Forest) is soliciting quotations for complete reconditioning of two belly dump trailers, with quotations due September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 million.

Place of performance is Bend, Oregon. The contractor must transport both trailers between the Deschutes National Forest facility in Bend and the repair location, perform all work, and return them to the forest. Period of performance runs October 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027.

Reconditioning requirements include full structural refurbishment with frame inspection, reinforcement, and elimination of all dimples and deformities; full suspension and axle replacement with new 50K spring suspension and 23K drum-brake axles; kingpin and fifth-wheel plate replacement; complete electrical and air system overhaul with 200-gallon air tanks per trailer; hopper and gate rebuild including installation of 3/8-inch AR-450 abrasion-resistant liner; new hardware, safety equipment, landing gear assembly, and fender/mudflap system; new 11R24.5 Load Range H tires; and complete sandblast, surface preparation, priming with Macropoxy 646 Epoxy Primer at 5 mils minimum DFT, and repainting in Metallic Gray (Code #917120). One trailer (1985 model, VIN 1S94W322XFD083705, 20 cubic yard capacity) requires conversion from horizontal gate to windrow gate configuration with contractor-designed engineering and government approval. Both trailers have passed recent DOT inspections but exhibit extensive corrosion and wear from heavy off-road use.

This is a firm-fixed-price RFQ for commercial items. Award will be made to a single offeror based on best value considering price and past performance (acceptable or neutral rating required). Quotations must address all 12 line items covering work on two trailers each. The solicitation incorporates service contract labor standards wage determination and FAR/AGAR clauses including Brand Name or Equal provisions for coating and finish work.

Notice text

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240BE26Q0108 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for complete reconditioning of two belly dump trailers.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310 The small business size standard is $12.5 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement 


The Government requires the complete reconditioning of two belly dump trailers. Work includes full structural refurbishment, replacement of critical mechanical systems, and complete modernization of electrical, air, and safety components. Both trailers will undergo full frame inspection and reinforcement, including crack repair, straightening, and replacement or fabrication of structural
elements such as crossmembers and push blocks.


The requirement includes full suspension and axle replacement, installation of a new kingpin and upper coupler components (if needed), and a complete electrical and air system overhaul from front to back. The trailers’ hopper and gate systems will be rebuilt, including installation of a new AR liner, rebushed hinges, and new cylinders.

Both trailers will receive new hardware throughout, updated safety equipment, a new landing gear assembly, and a new fender and mudflap system. Additionally, each trailer will be fitted with new wheels and tires.

Finally, both trailers must undergo a complete sandblast, surface preparation, priming, and repainting process to restore protective coatings and ensure long‑term durability. All work must return the trailers to safe, reliable, and fully operational condition suitable for continued service.

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Notice history

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Deschutes National Forest Belly Dump Trailer Reconditioning Award Award Notice
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