NM ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER Division of Fire Mgmt

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), on behalf of the New Mexico Division of Fire Management, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one enclosed cargo trailer measuring 8.5 feet wide by 20 feet long. The specifications detail a Stallion 102 x 20 14K GVWR enclosed cargo trailer with a 14,000 pound gross vehicle weight rating, dual 7,000 pound spring axles with brakes, 7-foot interior height, and comprehensive electrical and interior packages including LED lighting, 110V outlets, plywood flooring and walls, and cargo management systems. Interested vendors must submit their quotations using Standard Form 1449 along with supporting documentation, country of manufacture information, and lead time details. The government will evaluate offers based on technical specifications, past performance, and price, with technical specifications and past performance weighted more heavily than price in the best value determination. The original solicitation 140FS225Q0215 was issued on September 8, 2025, with Amendment 0001 following on September 10, 2025, updating the axle specifications, and all offers are due by September 18, 2025, at 1700 EDT.

This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price agreement with no incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offeror based on best value considerations. The single trailer must be delivered FOB Destination to Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a delivery deadline of January 30, 2026, providing approximately four and a half months for manufacturing and delivery. The procurement falls under PSC category 2330 (Trailers) and represents a specialized fire management equipment acquisition for federal wildfire response operations.