RFI - Heavy Duty Tuggers
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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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 is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the acquisition of Heavy Duty Tuggers (specifically, Power Steer Tugs or equivalent) for Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure "Power Steer Tugs" or equal items, as detailed in the Statement of Requirements (SOR). Key items include the PS1500+ Powersteer Tug (Part Number: Z122-00103) along with required accessories such as a battery pack, charger, male and female couplings, and a shipping crate. Optional features like flashing safety lights, status lights, two-speed selectors, and battery protection systems are also specified. Delivery terms require items within 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO). A 36-month warranty is a key contractual consideration.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 12.201-1).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS: 333924 "Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing" with a 900-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 3930 "Warehouse Truck And Tractors, Self Propelled".
- Place of Performance: Edwards AFB, CA.
- Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0071.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time. No extensions will be granted.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to jamil.minosa.2@us.af.mil. The maximum file size is 10MB. Oral offers will not be accepted.
- Required Information: Offerors must provide their SAM UEI, TIN, CAGE Code, Contractor Name, Payment Terms, Point of Contact, Email, Price, Warranty, Offer Expiration Date, FOB Destination, Delivery/Lead Time, and Item Specifications. Quotes without item specifications will not be considered.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering Technical Acceptability and Price. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 and DFARS Change 10/24/2025. Full text for clauses and provisions can be accessed via Acquisition.gov.