CATTLE TRAILER

Quick Summary

The Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) has issued a Solicitation for a 40ft x 7.6ft Mini Ground Load Trailer. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to procure one specialized cattle trailer for delivery to El Reno, OK. Offers are due by January 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

The solicitation requires one (1) "40ft x 7.6ft Mini Ground load Trailer" with specific features:

• Dimensions: 40 feet long X 102 inches wide
• Color: White
• Axle: 25k Air ride single axle with air gauge and dump valve
• Features: Spare tire rack, three cut gates, Corashield Coating on inside walls and gates, Rubber Cleated Floor, Oval punch out vent holes, single aluminum fold up ramp, full swing rear door with slide gate, and two Backup/Load Lights.
• Delivery: Within 30 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO). Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination by the Government.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Commercial items acquisition under FAR Part 12.
• Estimated Value: Total award amount listed as $42,225.00. Minimum order is less than $1,000, and the maximum order for a single item or combination is $200,000.
• Ordering Period: Extends until February 28, 2027.
• Set-Aside: This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
• Offer Due Date: January 27, 2026, at local time.
• Period for Acceptance: Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission: Offers must be submitted in writing to Chad Privett at chad.privett2@usdoj.gov by the due date. Verbal responses are not accepted.
• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Technical factors, specifically meeting the specifications in Section B, are significantly more important than price.
• Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov before the solicitation's closing date.

Key Dates & Contacts

• Questions Due: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Submit all questions in writing to Chad Privett at chad.privett2@usdoj.gov. No verbal questions will be answered.
• Primary Contact: Chad Privett (chad.privett2@usdoj.gov).

Amendment Details

An amendment (SF30) was issued to remove a statement regarding fund obligation by delivery order and to post images to assist offerors in understanding the trailer requirements.