23--MRG SFD 60 TON TRANSPORT TRAILER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation is conducting a Sources Sought to identify potential sources for the purchase of one new 60-ton transport trailer. This is for information and acquisition planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The Bureau of Reclamation requires a new 60-ton transport trailer to support the transportation of heavy machinery, construction equipment, and oversized loads. Key specifications include:
- Configuration: 4-axle with a drop-down (air lift) last axle.
- Deck: Extendable from 20 to 30 feet, maintaining 60-ton capacity when extended, with 2-foot increment adjustments, boom, and bucket/knuckle trough.
- Outriggers: Swing-out style, extending deck width from 8.5 to 10 feet.
- Compliance: Must meet or exceed all applicable DOT standards.
- Structural Integrity: Capable of supporting a consistent 60-ton payload, considering static and dynamic loading.
- Features: 5-position ride height adjustment, wet-ready hydraulics (primary from transport truck, secondary APU), full LED lighting, minimum 10 D-rings per side, flag holders, and wide/oversized load brackets.
- Wheels/Tires: 16-tire configuration (4 tires per axle).
- Suspension/Brakes: Air Ride Suspension, self-adjusting slack adjusters, and ABS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 336212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 Employees).
- Anticipated PSC: 2330 – Trailers.
- Non-Manufacture Rule: Applies (FAR 19.505).
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 1:00 PM MST.
- Published: January 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources should submit the following via email to Ronda Lucero at rlucero@usbr.gov:
- Small business name, business address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, CAGE code.
- Business size classification and socioeconomic certification(s).
- Point of contact information. Responses will be used for planning purposes only to determine potential sources and the appropriate set-aside.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov. The anticipated set-aside will be determined based on the responses received from this Sources Sought notice.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for proposals, and no formal solicitation exists at this time. The government will not reimburse for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.