38 RQS Dive Trailer
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Air Force, 23 CONS/PKB, is soliciting quotes for a Custom Bumper Pull Enclosed Trailer for the 38th Rescue Squadron (38 RQS) Dive Operations at Moody AFB, GA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a specialized trailer to support remote, off-grid dive missions. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis, with proposals due by June 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture of one custom-built, enclosed bumper-pull trailer, nominally 8.5' x 32', designed to carry a minimum of 3,000 lbs of dive support equipment (e.g., SCUBA tanks, compressors, underwater search gear, individual diving equipment for 15 personnel). Key features include:
- Electrical & Climate Control: 50 AMPS external power input, capacity for two A/C units, electric compressor, lighting, and battery chargers. Includes two installed A/C units, insulated walls/ceilings, interior/exterior GFCI outlets, and LED lighting.
- Chassis & Design: Skid protection, power-operated tongue jack, two spare tires, gray or black exterior, minimum 8' interior height, and 7'6" clear opening at the rear ramp door.
- Access & Interior: A minimum 48" side door, a non-conductive access panel for external cabling, durable/waterproof/non-slip flooring, kickplates, a base cabinet, and extensive E-track cargo management on both floor and multi-tiered walls.
- Plumbing: An enclosed bathroom with a sink and toilet, featuring RV-style self-contained freshwater and waste holding tanks for remote operations.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 336212, Size Standard 1000)
- PSC: 2330 (Trailers)
- Delivery: 60 Calendar Days from Date of Award, FOB Destination
- Solicitation Number: FA483026Q0038
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: June 12, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Quote Submission Deadline: June 22, 2026, 9:00 AM EST
- Submission: Email technical specifications/drawings, price breakdown (including delivery), estimated lead time, CAGE Code, and UEI to SSgt Maximos Ramirez (maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil) with 1st Lt. Nasir Smith (nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil) CC'd.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for technical acceptability, with the two lowest-priced technically acceptable offers being sought.
Important Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those related to instructions to offerors, evaluation factors, terms and conditions, electronic payment (WAWF), and unique item identification. Bidders must review these clauses for compliance.