NE-valentine NWR-(1) tilt deck trailer W/trade-INS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring one tilt deck trailer for the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska through solicitation 140FS225Q0177. The agency seeks a specialized 22-24 foot gooseneck trailer with specific features including a 16-18 foot tilting deck, minimum 8k Dexter axles, 16-ply tires, LED lighting, hydraulic tilt system, and American-manufactured construction with rough oak decking and Sherwin-Williams epoxy paint finish. The procurement includes 21 trade-in units of various used equipment in poor condition, including John Deere tractors, mowers, trailers, and other agricultural machinery that must be factored into the pricing. Evaluation will focus on the offeror's demonstrated experience with purchasing and delivering tilt bed trailers, past performance with similar work, and best value considerations. Quotes are due August 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST and must be submitted on company letterhead detailing both the trailer price and trade-in values.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside with a size standard of 1,000 employees, restricting participation to qualified small businesses. No current incumbents or contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the government is seeking a firm-fixed price contract that accounts for both the new trailer cost and credit values for the 21 trade-in items. The contract period of performance runs from August 20, 2025 to January 19, 2026, with delivery required by January 19, 2026. Performance will take place at the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska, where the contractor must deliver the trailer and collect the trade-in equipment. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 336212 for Truck Trailer Manufacturing and PSC code 2330 for Trailers.