RFI - Heavy Duty Tuggers
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) to identify potential sources for Heavy Duty Tuggers (PS1500+) to be shipped to Edwards AFB, CA. This is for information gathering only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due June 10, 2026.
Purpose
This RFI serves as a market survey to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, socioeconomic disadvantaged categories). The Air Force aims to identify vendors capable of providing the specified heavy-duty tug and associated components.
Scope of Work
The requirement, detailed in the "SOR – Heavy Duty Tug" attachment, includes:
- Powersteer Tug (PS1500+ - Heavy Duty Tug): 1 unit
- Battery Pack: Sealed, 217Ah 24V, interchangeable (1 unit)
- Charger: External, 30A 24V, 85V-265V (1 unit)
- Options: Flashing safety light, motion bleeper, status light, two-speed selector switch, battery protection system (1 unit each)
- Couplings: Male (height adjustable combi, large, auto lock) and Female (combi, extra large) (1 unit each)
- Packaging: Shipping crate (1 unit)
- Freight: To Edwards AFB, CA (93524) (1 unit)
- Critical Parts Kit for PS1500+ (1 unit)
- Warranty Package: 36 Months Comparable items of the same or equal value may be accepted. Respondents must be able to support all areas; partial support responses will not be accepted.
Information Requested
Interested offerors should furnish:
- Company name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), Cage Code, address, points of contact, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.
- A brief description of experience in providing the products described in the "SOR – Heavy Duty Tug" attachment.
- Identification of business size (small or large) and socioeconomic disadvantaged category, as listed in SAM.
- Any other information deemed useful to the Air Force. Information packages should be limited to no more than 3 pages.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research)
- Potential NAICS: 333924 "Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing" (Small Business Size Standard: 900 employees)
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time
- Published: June 4, 2026
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; it is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information.