Background Program Executive Officer Land Systems (PEO LS) is seeking information regarding the availability of heavy equipment trailers rated for 40 ton payloads with an off-road capability as the primary mission. Contractor shall be capable of supplying equipment, training, and spare parts support as commercial or non-developmental items. Additionally, a Field Service Representative (FSR) is required to support equipment in-theatre for a one year period. The contractor should be capable of delivering eight (8) trailers within 180 days upon contract award. The contractor shall provide information on trailers with the following desired characteristics: • Designed for off road use as the primary mission • Independent Suspension • Deck width maximum 98", expandable to 120" • Wood decking • Adjustable height deck • Multiple tie-downs points • Basic Issue Items for tying down loads and changing tires • Ability to complete an inside tire change in 30 minutes or less • Compatible with the LVS/LVSR Tractor as the prime mover • Use a 24 volt electrical system • Interchangeable 2" and 3.5" king pin • Accommodate LVS/LVSR winch use for recovery operations (full capacity loading from the rear without uncoupling from prime mover) • Tan CARC paint Vendors who have products with the above characteristics/capabilities are invited to submit the following information: 1) product summary, 2) complete technical characteristics, 3) rough-order of magnitude pricing and 4) Training and spare part support capability. Vendors should specify the off-road mission profile for their trailer, timelines for delivery, and their experience/ability to provide in-theatre FSR support. Submissions should not exceed 15 pages, including past performance and any available test reports (or references to them). Vendors are requested to submit their Capability Statement to the address below no later than 15 days after posting (will fill in actual date later). Vendors should also include their business size (i.e., large business, small business, 8(a), veteran owned small disadvantaged business) and current GSA contract information, if applicable, in their submission. This sources sought / Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire follow-on acquisition. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information requested. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this RFI and Government use of such information. Responses should identify a technical and business POC for the company, with contact information. The Government recognizes that proprietary data may be part of this effort. If included, please clearly mark such restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Responses to this RFI shall be mailed to Commanding General, MARCORSYSCOM, and Attn: Mr. Duane Coats, (PEO LS) 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134. Email responses are encouraged. For submission or any questions, please contact Mr. Duane Coats at
[email protected].