23--CA-SF BAY-DELTA FISH AN-LARVAL TRANSPORT Trailer
Overview
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for a custom 14-foot aluminum trailer for the CA-SF Bay-Delta Fish An-Larval Transport project. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a DOT-compliant trailer. Proposals are due April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) custom 14-foot aluminum trailer, 99.5 inches wide, constructed of all 6061 T6 aluminum. The trailer must be California DOT-certified and meet specific construction details including:
- Frame, flooring, crossmembers, and perimeter specifications.
- Axles, wheels, and tires.
- LED lighting, bumper, and custom rail.
- A spare tire mounted to the front tongue.
- Steps on both sides, 4 feet back.
- Cutout and support system at the front for oxygen units.
- Dedicated support system for a discharge PVC pipe. The contractor must provide proper title and registration documents for transfer.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336212 (Truck Trailer Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Delivery: Requested by June 1, 2026
- FOB: Destination
- Delivery Location: Contractor's facility within 100 miles of Sacramento, California area, unless otherwise coordinated.
- Proposal Due: April 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: April 16, 2026 (latest amendment)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email Quote Submission.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Offerors must provide a manufacturer's specification sheet demonstrating the trailer meets all specifications and salient characteristics. The vendor's inspection facility must be within 100 miles of Sacramento, CA, and able to deliver by June 1, 2026.
- Required Documentation: A combined/single PDF file including company information, a completed price quote, a technical specification sheet, and completed FAR provisions (52.204-24, 52.212-3). Subcontractor information (name, supervisor, email, phone) must be provided if applicable.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5. The government will not consider offers from entities that do not meet the technical specifications or the required delivery date. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001, which extended the bid due date.