31 LRS 6x4 European Tractor Truck

The 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is seeking quotes for one or optionally two factory-new 6x4 European Tractor Trucks under solicitation FA568226QA0035, with an emphasis on compliance with stringent technical, regulatory, and operational standards. The required vehicle must have fewer than 25 miles, meet a minimum of 500 horsepower with a six-cylinder engine, and achieve a combined gross vehicle and combination weight rating of at least 100,000 pounds. It must be black in color, feature left-hand steering, an air-ride driver’s seat, at least one cab bed, a standard steel fifth wheel, electric power windows, fog lights, a 24V 15-pin trailer connection, mounted fire extinguishers, placard brackets, a spare tire with tools on the right side, two sets of keys, and wireless remotes. The truck must conform to EX/II ADR standards for transporting dangerous goods classes 1 through 9, comply with European exhaust emissions regulations, and adhere to Italian and European road laws. All units must be shipped directly to Aviano Air Base, Italy, under FOB Destination terms, with delivery expected to be completed prior to the revised response deadline of July 22, 2026. Technical specifications, including vehicle configuration, equipment, and documentation requirements, are detailed in Attachment 1, and offerors must submit a comprehensive technical description in PDF format along with a redacted version for evaluation. The requirement is commercial in nature and will result in a firm-fixed-price contract, with pricing to be submitted in either Euros or U.S. Dollars using an exchange rate of 0.9303. Offerors must hold an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, provide a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and submit a taxpayer identification number or documentation demonstrating eligibility for an exception. The government has indicated that the drive configuration may change from 6x4 to 4x2, and while this revision is not yet finalized, offerors are strongly advised to monitor SAM.gov for official amendments, as the solicitation has already been extended and will likely undergo substantial technical modification. The evaluation will consider price, technical capability as demonstrated in the proposal, and proposed delivery schedule, with award based on best value to the government. All contracts are subject to a range of standard and specialized federal and defense clauses, including security prohibitions, whistleblower protections