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Consolidated Trailer Acquisition

ID: 47QMCA27N0001 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

Background
The US General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the US Navy, is conducting market research and seeking industry feedback regarding the Specialized Navy Fleet Trailer Acquisition Program. This initiative aims to gather information on industry limitations, supply chain constraints, production capacities, and pricing stability to inform a future Request for Proposal (RFP).

The GSA's goal is to ensure that the final contract structure aligns with industry capabilities and needs, ultimately enhancing the Navy's operational readiness.

Work Details
The contract will involve the acquisition of specialized trailers for the Navy fleet, with an estimated value exceeding $20 million. The trailers are expected to meet specific design and operational requirements as outlined in the draft solicitation. Key details include:
- **Configurations**: Multiple trailer configurations will be considered, with bidders allowed to propose on any single Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) or combinations thereof.
- **Technical Requirements**: Proposals must demonstrate compliance with Purchase Descriptions (PDs), including dimensional and weight specifications, and must integrate specified spare parts without redesign or nonstandard modifications.
- **Production Capacity**: Bidders must provide details on their production capabilities relative to the Navy's quantity forecasts and delivery schedules.

Period of Performance
The exact period of performance will be determined based on industry feedback received through this notice.

Place of Performance
Washington DC 20405 UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
This opportunity is set aside for small businesses (Total Small Business Set-Aside). Bidders must comply with the SBA Nonmanufacturer Rule for all CLINs proposed, ensuring either manufacturing by themselves or sourcing from a domestic small business manufacturer. Additionally, bidders must maintain an active OFCCP clearance if their proposal exceeds $10 million.

Purpose and Instructions for Industry Feedback:
The US General Services Administration (GSA), on behalf of the US Navy, is issuing this Combined Sources Sought and Draft RFP Section Instructions and Evaluation Criteria. This notice is for market research and industry feedback only. It is not a solicitation, and the Government is not requesting proposals at this time. The objective of this notice is two-fold:
1. To gather vital market research regarding industry limitations, supply chain constraints, production capacities, and pricing stability. Pricing is being requested for budgetary/market research only.
2. To obtain direct industry feedback on draft solicitation mechanics specifically the Highest Technically Rated with a Fair and Reasonable Price (HTR-FRP) methodology, virtual oral presentation parameters, and fleet transition structures prior to releasing the final Request for Proposal (RFP).

While the Navy has provided detailed delivery forecasts and standardization requirements, the final contract type (Requirements vs. IDIQ), ordering duration, and award structure will be determined based on the feedback received through this notice.

Please follow the instrctions on the attachment, "SOURCES SOUGHT & DRAFT RFP INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA - 10_9_26"

Overview

Agency
Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) [GSA]
Response Deadline
Due in 6 Days
Posted
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
336212 - Truck Trailer Manufacturing
PSC
2330 - Trailers
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20405 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
$20,000,000 - $50,000,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
Odds of Advancing to Solicitation
26%
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the Federal Acquisition Service. 99% of obligations for similar contracts within the Federal Acquisition Service were awarded full & open.
On 10/13/26 Federal Acquisition Service issued Sources Sought 47QMCA27N0001 for Consolidated Trailer Acquisition due 10/20/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 336212 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 2330.
Primary Contact
Name
John E. (Ed) Hodges   Profile
Email
john.hodges@gsa.gov
Phone
(703) 603-8586

Secondary Contact

Name
April Stanch   Profile
Email
april.stanch@gsa.gov
Phone
(240) 688-0697

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Kenneth Croushore Profile kenneth.croushore@gsa.gov None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE > GSA/FAS OFFICE OF ACQUISITION OPERA
FPDS Organization Code
4732-AQ000
Source Organization Code
500025447
Last Updated
Last Updated By
john.hodges@gsa.gov
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