38 RQS Dive Trailer
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The 38th Rescue Squadron is soliciting bids for a custom-built, enclosed bumper-pull trailer designed to support dive operations in remote and off-grid locations. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside and requires the trailer to have robust structural integrity capable of carrying a minimum of 3,000 pounds of specialized dive equipment including SCUBA tanks, air compressors, buoyancy control devices, and various tools. The trailer must be designed for durability and water resistance, featuring insulated walls, two air conditioning units, and a comprehensive electrical system able to support significant operational loads such as lighting, compressors, and battery chargers. It will have nominal dimensions of approximately 8.5 by 32 feet, with interior clearance sufficient for personnel and equipment handling, as well as heavy-duty cargo securing systems both on floors and side walls. Additionally, the trailer must include an enclosed bathroom with RV-style plumbing to support self-sufficient field use. Interested contractors are required to submit detailed technical specifications or drawings, pricing including delivery costs, estimated lead times, and company identification details by June 22, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis, with a focus on adherence to detailed requirements outlined in the solicitation. The trailer must also include features like weather-resistant exterior outlets, skid protection for rough terrain, a power-operated tongue jack with its own power source, and gray or black exterior coloring. Communication with the contracting office is managed through designated personnel at Moody AFB, Georgia, with a deadline for questions set two weeks prior to the quote submission deadline. The solicitation incorporates listed provisions and clauses accessible electronically, emphasizing compliance with all technical and procedural stipulations.
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Place of Performance
Fort Moore, GA, 31699, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number FA483026Q0038 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Custom Bumper Pull Enclosed Trailer for Dive Operations
This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation shall be communicated with the individuals below
Office Issuing Request: 23 CONS/PKB
4380 Alabama Rd, Bldg. 932
Moody AFB, GA 31699-1794
Contract Administrator: SSgt Maximos Ramirez, maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil
COMM: (229) 257-4712
Contracting Officer: 1st Lt. Nasir Smith, nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil
COMM: (229) 257-3226
Questions Submission Deadline: 12 June 2026, 9:00 AM, EST.
Quote Submission Deadline: 22 June 2026, 9:00 AM, EST.
PSC: 2330
NAICS: 336212
SECTION I: OVERVIEW
The 38th Rescue Squadron (38 RQS) requires a contracted company to manufacture a custom-built, enclosed bumper-pull trailer. This trailer will be utilized to support dive operations in remote, off-grid locations. The structural integrity and layout must be capable of carrying a minimum of 3,000 lbs of support equipment, withstanding water exposure, and accommodating extensive electrical demands.
Supported Equipment Load: The contractor does not need to supply the equipment below, but the trailer must be able to support the load of the following equipment.
20 SCUBA tanks
Two (2) air compressors
Various dive weights and clumps
Underwater (U/W) search equipment
Dive maintenance tools
15 Buoyancy Control Devices (BCDs)
Freshwater dip tank
Individual diving equipment for approximately 15 personnel
Question Submission: All questions regarding this solicitation and the associated Statement of Work (SOW) must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Administrator by 9:00 AM, EST June 12, 2026. Questions and Answers will be distributed to all interested vendors via an amendment to this solicitation.
SECTION II: REQUIREMENT
1. ELECTRICAL & CLIMATE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The trailer must support a comprehensive electrical load capable of sustaining field operations.
Power Input: External power inlet/motor base plug rated for a minimum of 50 AMPS.
Electrical Load Capacity: Must be sufficient to simultaneously run two (2) A/C units, an electric compressor, interior/exterior lighting, and battery chargers for U/W search and communications equipment.
Climate Control:
- Provide and install two (2) Air Conditioning units.
- Insulated walls and ceilings throughout the trailer.
Outlets:
Interior Outlets: Provide two interior plug receptacles across the workspace, with some dedicated two-plug outlets on the primary countertop/base cabinet area.
Exterior Outlets: Provide exterior-rated, weather-resistant GFCI-protected receptacles, positioned to support multi-directional exterior operations
Lighting Configuration: LED lighting must be provided to support safe trailer operation, loading/unloading, interior visibility, exterior work areas, and required road safety/clearance functions
2. CHASSIS, DIMENSIONS & DESIGN
Style: Enclosed Bumper Pull Trailer.
Dimensions: Nominal 8.5' x 32' (or equivalent interior volume).
Wheels:
- Provide two (2) matching spare tires with heavy-duty mounting hardware. Mounts may be interior or exterior, provided they do not obstruct primary workspaces or cargo management pathways.
- The trailer rear frame must be equipped with skid protection (e.g., steel bogey wheels, skid rollers, or heavy-duty skid plates) to prevent damage to the frame and rear bumper when traversing uneven terrain or steep transitions.
Tongue Jack: Power-operated tongue jack system with a 12V battery or equivalent independent power source
Exterior Color: Gray or Black.
Clearance: Minimum 8' interior height with a minimum 7'6" clear opening height at the rear ramp door.
3. EXTERIOR & ACCESS DOORS
Side Door: Must be equipped with a minimum Width 48” Side Door with sufficient clearance for personnel and gear entry/exit and locking capabilities
Access Panel: Access door made of non-conductive material to support external cable routing during dive site operations.
4. INTERIOR OUTFITTING & PLUMBING
Flooring: Durable, waterproof, and non-slip flooring designed to protect the trailer's subfloor from water damage and heavy diving gear.
Kickplate: Provide durable water-resistant kickplate along all interior walls and the front of the base cabinet to prevent excessive wear and tear
Cabinetry: Base Cabinet installed on the front interior wall.
Cargo Management (E-Track):
Floor: The trailer floor must be equipped with a heavy-duty, flush-mounted cargo securing system (E-track or an approved equivalent high-density tie-down system). The system must provide a minimum cumulative length of 30 inches of securement track. The primary layout should focus coverage within the high-stress rear loading zone (nominally the rear 15 feet of the cargo area) to optimize weight distribution and vehicle loading, unless otherwise specified by operational requirements.
Walls: The interior walls must feature a multi-tiered, heavy-duty cargo securement system (E-track or an equivalent horizontal rail system). The installation must provide a minimum cumulative length of 120 inches of track distributed across the side walls. The vertical placement must feature at least two distinct horizontal levels to accommodate varying cargo heights - ideally positioned to secure both lower heavy loads and upper lightweight cargo (nominally near the 3-foot and 6-foot heights or adjusted to optimize structural attachment points of the trailer walls).
Bathroom Facilities: Enclosed bathroom featuring a sink and toilet. Plumbing must mirror standard RV self-contained configurations, including onboard freshwater and waste holding tanks, ensuring facilities are operational at remote, off-grid sites.
SECTION III: INSTRUCTION TO OFFERORS
Quoters shall submit their response to include:
1. Technical specifications or drawings demonstrating the proposed trailer meets all requirements outlined in Section II.
2. Price breakdown including delivery costs.
3. Estimated lead time / delivery schedule.
4. Company CAGE Code and UEI.
Quotes must be submitted via email to SSgt Maximos Ramirez at maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil with 1st Lt. Nasir Smith at nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil CC’d no later than 9:00 AM, EST on June 22, 2026.
SECTION IV: EVALUATION FACTORS
1. Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest price technically acceptable. In addition, quotes will be evaluated based on the criteria stated in the next paragraph.
2. Offerors’ quotes, which are evaluated, shall be evaluated on a pass/fail basis and rated as acceptable or unacceptable. The two lowest priced quotes shall be evaluated first. If the lowest priced quote is deemed technically acceptable, the next lowest priced quote will be evaluated to ensure competition exists. Evaluation will continue in order by price until two quotes are deemed technically acceptable; all proposals may not be evaluated for technical acceptability.
Attachments:
1. SF 1449 Dive Trailer.
2. Provisions and Clauses.