Gooseneck trailer for FWS overflow NWR

The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure a gooseneck trailer for the South Arkansas Refuges Complex, specifically the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. The solicitation (RFQ 140FS325Q0026) calls for a 25-ft. x 8 1/2-ft. Texas Pride Trailers dual tandem trailer with specific technical requirements including a 26,000-lbs GVWR, 12" I-beam frame, 10K Dexter axles, and various safety features. Potential suppliers must be manufacturer or federally authorized distributors capable of delivering within 30 days of award. The evaluation criteria will be based on four factors in descending order of importance: price, acceptable specification/proposal, past performance from CPARS/FAPIIS, and the Contracting Officer's personal knowledge of the contractor's history. Quotes are due by January 14, 2025, at 1700 EST, with the period of performance running from January 8, 2025, to January 14, 2025.

This solicitation is set aside for total small business participation and will be awarded to the most advantageous responsible offeror. The trailer will be delivered to the Overflow National Wildlife Refuge in Parkdale, Arkansas, and must meet specific design specifications including a 20-ft. flat bed and 5-ft. dove configuration. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement includes requirements for comprehensive documentation such as UEI number, warranty information, return policy, and itemized shipping costs. The trailer must feature specific components like 14-ply radial tires, LED lights, a treated floor, sway control, safety chains, a rechargeable breakaway kit, a locking chain box, headache rack, and a receiver hitch. The final product will be painted black with blue and white pinstripes, adhering to the detailed technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.