EOD Trailers RFI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Air Force is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Trailers. The Air Force needs 7' x 20' enclosed trailers to support EOD emergency response and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) missions at various Air Force bases. This RFI aims to identify industry capabilities for a potential future procurement, which is anticipated to be a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due March 9, 2026, at 1700 EST.
Scope of Work
The required trailers must be 7' x 20' enclosed units capable of:
- Hauling full-spectrum EOD equipment, including robotic platforms, X-ray systems, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), and energetic tools.
- Traversing various terrains, including normal highways, improved/unimproved roads, and off-road surfaces (gravel, dirt, sand, rock).
- Serving as a climate-controlled (HVAC) workspace with power for EOD operations on-site.
- Meeting or exceeding minimum characteristics detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). The "Trailer Fielding" attachment provides a list of specific military bases and units where these trailers are intended to be deployed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Purpose: Market research and planning; not a solicitation for offers.
- Anticipated Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) for any future solicitation.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 1700 EST
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Product Service Code: 2330 (Trailers)
- Issuing Office: FA8051 772 ESS PKD, Department of the Air Force, located in Panama City, FL.
Submission Requirements
Responders should provide:
- A description of their company's capabilities, including examples of commercial products and specifications.
- Details on how lack of experience in any area would be overcome (e.g., teaming, subcontracting).
- Business information: Company/Institute Name, Address, Business size/Socio-Economic Status, NAICS code (and suggested alternatives), existing federal contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule), Point of Contact, CAGE Code, SAM UEI, Company Overview, and Capabilities Statement.
- Indication of whether the company manufactures or resells this type of equipment.
- Information on prior experience with similar products for Government entities. Electronic submissions are required via email to the contracting officers. The Government may hold one-on-one meetings based on comprehensive responses.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only. Responses are voluntary, will not be paid for, and do not guarantee a future solicitation.