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31 LRS Lowboy Trailer
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The U.S. Air Force’s 31st Contracting Squadron at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is soliciting a single lowboy trailer under solicitation number FA568226QA034, following a combined synopsis and solicitation format as permitted under FAR Subpart 12.202(b)(1). The trailer must meet stringent technical specifications, including a length of approximately 13,600mm and width of 2,550mm compliant with Italian legal limits for unescorted operation, a gross vehicle weight rating of about 39,000 kg, and a payload capacity between 24,000 and 27,000 kg. It must include tandem or tri-axle configuration, a 15-ton hydraulic winch, standard 5th wheel coupling, independent power ramps, and at least 10 lashing points per side per EN 12195 and EN 12642 standards. The trailer must also conform to EX/II ADR construction for transporting dangerous goods classes 1–9, fulfill EN 13501-1:2002 fire safety testing, and comply with EU Regulation 2018/858 and UN ECE lighting standards. Required accessories include six ADR placards, two PPE bags, a grain sack for liquid absorption, an ADR instruction manual in English, two certified tarps, two fire extinguishers with holders, and full English-language operator, maintenance, and parts manuals. The trailer is to be delivered FOB Destination to Aviano Air Base, with the contractor responsible for all transportation, taxes, and fees under a Firm Fixed Price contract quoted in Euros, with no separate CLINs permitted for ancillary costs. The solicitation is currently under active modification, with a probable change from a 6x4 to a 4x2 drive configuration for the towing vehicle, though no official amendment has been issued as of the notice date of 2 July 2026. The response deadline has been extended to 22 July 2026, and no answers to prior questions have been published pending this potential revision. Offers must be submitted exclusively via email, with the subject line referencing the solicitation number and including company contact details; multiple emails must be sequenced and marked clearly. Each offer must include three components: a Firm Fixed Price quote in Euros for Line Item
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NAICS
Place of Performance
APO AE, AVIANO, IT-PN, 09604-9001, ITASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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2 July 2026 NOTICE OF POTENTIAL CHANGE TO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The 31st Contracting Squadron (31 CONS) wishes to advise all interested parties and prospective offerors that the technical requirements associated with the subject solicitation for a lowboy trailer may be subject to modification prior to the solicitation's closing date.
Specifically, the 31st Contracting Squadron has been notified by its mission partner, the 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron (31 LRS), that the drive configuration for the truck to be used with the lowboy trailer may change from 6x4 to 4x2. As of the date of this notice, this change has not yet been finalized; however, prospective offerors are advised that such a revision remains highly probable.
In light of the above, please be further advised that responses to questions submitted to date will not be published prior to 21 July 2026, given the high likelihood that this solicitation will be both extended and subject to a substantial modification of its technical specifications.
Any change to the requirement will be formally communicated through an official amendment to this solicitation. All prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to monitor this solicitation on a regular basis and to remain informed of all developments, which will continue to be published exclusively on SAM.gov.
It is the sole responsibility of each interested party to review all amendments and updates posted to this solicitation. The Government assumes no liability for the failure of any offeror to obtain, review, or acknowledge such updates.
Thank you for your continued interest in this requirement.
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Attention to offeror:
11 June 2026: Amendment 2 has been posted to postpone the Offers due date
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29 May 2026: Amendment 1 has been posted to correct a typographical error on the Offers due date, section "Items To Be Provided"
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Notice to Offeror: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.202(b)(1) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
31 Contracting Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy intends to request quotes for a Lowboy Trailer in accordance with the attached Technical Specifications.
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