Sources Sought Walk Behind Trailer Caddy Terminal Tractor with a lift capacity of 30,000 pounds

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a military standard (MS 53037) that specifies the requirements for a Kingpin, Fifth Wheel, 3-1/2 Inch. It serves as a technical drawing and specification for the manufacturing or procurement of this component.

• Material: Steel, alloy, forging (8620, 8720, or 4620, Grade D per MIL-S-46172).
• Heat-Treat: Case harden indicated area to a depth of .065 to .090 inches, with a Rockwell hardness of C52-60.
• Associated Document: Refers to MS53034-1 for the associated fifth wheel.
• Tolerances: Standard tolerances for radii, machined surfaces, dimensions (2 decimal places ±.03, 3 decimal places ±.015), and angles (± 2°).
• Marking: Requires marking with the MS part number and manufacturer's identification per MIL-STD-130.
• Optional Modification: A 1/2 inch thick plate (max) may be welded to the kingpin on the bottom side of the upper fifth wheel plate.
• Notes: Clarifies that the standard takes precedence over procurement documents, specifies the issue date for referenced documents, and encourages the use of recycled materials.

This document is critical for any bidder intending to supply the specified "Kingpin, Fifth Wheel, 3-1/2 Inch." It provides the precise technical specifications, material requirements, and dimensional tolerances that must be met. Bidders must ensure their proposed product conforms to all requirements outlined in this standard to be considered compliant.

Sources Sought / Request for Information

The Army Contracting Command – Letterkenny Contracting Office is conducting market research to identify potential sources for approximately four (4) Walk Behind Trailer Caddy Terminal Tractors with a lift capacity of 30,000 pounds. The goal is to determine the most appropriate procurement method.

• Approximately four (4) Walk Behind Trailer Caddy Terminal Tractors.

• Lift capacity of 30,000 pounds.

• No solicitation exists at this time.

• This is a request for capability information only, not a request for proposals.

• The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in response.

• Pricing information should not be provided.

• Interested parties must submit capability statements by March 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Responses should be emailed to Megan Smith at megan.m.smith110.civ@army.mil.

• The government will evaluate market information to assess potential market capacity.

• No feedback or evaluations will be provided on submissions.

• Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333924 (Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing).

• Based on market research, the requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.

• Multiple awards may be made.

• Business name, address, email, website, Point of Contact (POC), and phone number.

• Business size, socioeconomic status (HUB Zone, 8(a), Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, etc.), Cage Code, DUNS number, and type of ownership.

• Tailored capability statements with supporting documentation.

• Details on subcontracting or teaming arrangements if anticipated.

• NAICS codes and PSCs/FSCs typically performed.

• Past performance with government agencies.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to be awarded government contracts.

• Questions can be directed to Mrs. Megan Smith at megan.m.smith110.civ@army.mil or (520) 941-0269.