500 Gallon Water Trailer

Background
The contract is issued by the Directorate of Training Sustainment (DOTS) to ensure the availability and proper operation of 500-gallon water trailers. The goal is to provide potable water storage solutions that meet specific standards and regulations, particularly for military use.

Work Details
The contractor is required to furnish and deliver 500-gallon oval straight barrel water trailers made of 10-gauge Type 304L stainless steel. The specifications include:
- Composition: Carbon (0.035 max), Manganese (2.00 max), Phosphorus (0.05 max), Sulfur (0.030 max), Silicon (1.00 max), Nickel (8.00-13.0), Chromium (18.0-20.0), Iron (balance).
- Certified under NSF/ANSI 61 for drinking water use and constructed from food-grade materials.
- Double wall insulated with stainless-steel welds, flanged style heads for strength, and a drain plug at the bottom.
- Interior welded using W4 and/or W5 with a smooth finish; exterior seams fully welded.
- Features include a 20" T-304 stainless steel manhole with locking provisions, a 1/2" bronze vent in the manhole lid, dual voltage trailer lighting meeting D.O.T specifications, and NATO electrical plug compatibility.
- Plumbing includes a manifold with various outlet sizes and lockable faucets, as well as a butterfly valve at the rear.
- The trailer will have a heavy-duty steel frame with a GVWR of 7,000 lbs, equipped with hydraulic brakes, painted OD Green, and marked appropriately for potable water.