Electric Tugger
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, under the DEPT OF DEFENSE, is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort (RFI #FA252126QB082) to identify potential sources for a battery-powered electric tugger. This device must be capable of pushing, pulling, and steering heavy wheel loads up to 100,000 pounds to eliminate manual handling strain and increase productivity. The requirement is specifically for a walk-behind unit. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation, RFP, or RFQ. Its sole purpose is for information and planning, to gauge industry interest, capability, and socio-economic categories of potential sources. The government is conducting market research to inform future acquisition strategies.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a battery-powered electric tugger, a material handling device, designed to manage heavy wheel loads up to 100,000 pounds. Key clarifications indicate the tugger must be a walk-behind unit and capable of both pushing and pulling the specified weight. This aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce manual labor.
Key Information for Respondents
- NAICS Code: 333924, with a size standard of 900 employees.
- Capabilities Package: Respondents must submit a package demonstrating company capabilities, examples of commercial sales, and product specifications. Include business size (annual revenues, employee count) and status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, small business).
- Manufacturer/Teaming: Indicate if you are the manufacturer or provide the manufacturer's name and size. If teaming, delineate work for prime and partners.
- Foreign Ownership: Disclose foreign-owned/controlled status and any contemplated use of foreign national employees.
- SAM Registration: Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for potential future contract awards.
Submission Details
- Format: All capability statements must be submitted in PDF format.
- Deadline: May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Email: Submit to Cynthia.whittaker@spaceforce.mil and Cierra.hallmon@spaceforce.mil.
- Reference: RFI # FA252126QB082.
- Note: Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses are voluntary, will not be returned, and the government will not pay for information provided. This notice does not guarantee any future action or contract award.
Additional Notes
The latest Q&A document clarified the tugger's required weight capacity as 100,000 pounds (not 10,000 pounds) and specified it must be a walk-behind unit.