PNF Tilt Deckover Trailer

The Payette National Forest, operating under the Department of Agriculture Forest Service, has issued a Request for Quote for one Deck-Over Hydraulic Tilt Trailer to support their operations. The procurement seeks a specialized trailer with a 75,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, featuring a triple axle configuration and a 29-foot deck consisting of a 4-foot fixed section and 25-foot tilt section, along with air brakes, safety chains, and LED lighting systems. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals including price quotes, past performance documentation, and required representations and certifications. The government will evaluate offers based on technical qualifications and past performance as the most significant factors, with price being less important in the selection process. All proposals must be submitted electronically to adam.koepke@usda.gov by August 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, giving potential contractors a tight seven-day response window from the August 13, 2025 posting date.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses. No incumbent contractors or award values are specified in the available documentation. The contract requires delivery of a single trailer unit and spans a brief performance period from August 7, 2025, through September 30, 2025. The trailer must be delivered to the Boise National Forest facility located at 1918 Commerce Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83705. Given the specialized nature of the equipment and the expedited timeline, this procurement appears designed to fulfill an urgent operational requirement for the forest service's heavy equipment transportation needs.