Low Profile Trailer RFI

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Kansas City is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a specialized low-profile trailer with specific technical requirements. The trailer specifications include a 23-foot deck with a 5-foot dove tail, an overall length of 28 feet, and a minimum 20,000 GVWR load capacity. Key design features include two 10,000-pound tandem Dexter axles with dual brakes, 14-ply tires with a spare, a wood deck, and a 2 5/16 gooseneck coupler. Additional requirements encompass an I-Beam frame design, torque tube, channel crossmembers, rub rails, stake pockets, dual electric/hydraulic front jacks, side steps, LED lighting, a lockable chain rack, and two underbody toolboxes. The RFI is currently posted and will remain open for responses until April 11, 2025, indicating a very short response window for potential vendors.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses can compete for the contract. The NAICS code 441227 for Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers suggests the procurement is aligned with vehicle and trailer dealership classifications. While specific award value is not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the detailed technical specifications indicate a precise and specialized trailer requirement. The contract is being pursued by a defense agency (Department of the Army Corps of Engineers), which typically implies rigorous technical standards and potential future large-scale procurement needs. The Product Service Code (PSC) of 2330 for Trailers further confirms the procurement's focus on specialized trailer equipment, suggesting this RFI could potentially lead to a more comprehensive contract for similar trailer units.