M172A2 25 Ton Semitrailer Low Bed Trailer   3

Background
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. The purpose of this contract modification under Contract W56HZV-22-D-0038 is to increase the total estimated quantities for the procurement of additional M172A2 25-ton semi-trailers. The sole source award is directed to Fontaine Commercial Trailers, which holds the current contract.

Work Details
The contract includes the procurement of the following items:
- 0024: 120 Each - M172A2 25-ton semi-trailers, FOB: Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- 0044: 120 Each - Federal Retail Excise Tax (FRET), FOB: Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- 0054: 120 Each - Corrosion Protection Compound (CPC), FOB: Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- 0064: 120 Packages - Authorized Stockage List (ASL), FOB: Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin.

The M172A2 trailer is a tandem axle tactical trailer designed to transport tracked and wheeled vehicles and Engineer Construction Equipment weighing up to 25 tons. It features a fixed goose-neck flat/level deck and rear loading ramps, modern safety systems including an Anti-Lock Braking System, and improved transportability for aircraft and ships due to advanced tie down capabilities.

Period of Performance
Delivery dates and locations will be determined when orders are placed.

Place of Performance
Delivery locations will be specified upon order placement.

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is issued as a sole source to Fontaine Commercial Trailers, which is recognized as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements without substantial duplication of costs or unacceptable delays.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior contract W56HZV22D0038, awarded to Fontaine Commercial Trailer (approximately $19.8M) with additional related ordering under W56HZV22D0038-W56HZV22F0229 (approximately $6.3M). The prior awards cover follow-on production of the same M172A2 25-ton low bed semitrailers, including LRIP/FRP quantities and associated support items such as PVT/TSR and Authorized Stockage List packages. The current modification similarly seeks to increase quantities for additional M172A2 trailers under the same contract vehicle, indicating continuity of the existing production and logistics effort.