Purchase and Installation of Crane Tires, Bridgestone 23.5 R25 E-3 VJT CLASS IA
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 General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking quotes for the purchase, removal, and installation of six (6) Bridgestone 23.5 R25 E-3 VJT CLASS 1A Crane Tires or Equal at Naval Base San Diego, CA. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is set aside for Small Businesses. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement includes:
- Six (6) Bridgestone 23.5 R25 E-3 VJT CLASS 1A tires or equivalent, including O-Ring and Valve Stem.
- Removal of existing tires.
- Installation of new tires.
- Disposal of old tires in accordance with California state regulations.
The tires must be designed for Earthmover (E) and Loader (L) service, featuring an E-3/L-3 non-directional tread pattern, computer-optimized center tread blocks, double reinforced tie bars, enhanced sidewall protection, and a self-cleaning design. Specific dimensions and ratings are detailed in the RFQ document.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Award Type: All-or-none award
- Delivery: FOB Destination, CONUS
- Price Validity: Offerors must specify price validity period.
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- Product Service Code: 2610 (Tires And Tubes, Pneumatic, Except Aircraft)
- NAICS: 326211 (Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading))
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 02:00 PM PDT
- Published: April 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to cara.fowler@gsa.gov.
- Required Documents: The completed RFQ Document (attached to the opportunity) must be returned.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have updated Representations and Certifications prior to closing.
- Payment Acceptance: Offerors must be able to accept Purchase Orders (POs) via GSA's Order Management Services (OMS) Vendor Portal or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
- Offer Validity: Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Administrative Compliance (pass/fail), Technical Acceptability (pass/fail for 'or equal' items), and Lowest Evaluated Price.
Point of Contact
- Primary: Cara Fowler, cara.fowler@gsa.gov