Conventional tow tractor

The United States Coast Guard’s Aviation Logistics Center, through its Engineering Support Division in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is seeking to replace its aging fleet of conventional tow tractors that have surpassed their intended service life and now suffer from frequent mechanical failures, leading to rising maintenance expenses and prolonged operational disruptions. These vehicles are critical to the safe and efficient movement of aircraft and related logistics across Coast Guard installations, and their replacement is essential to maintaining mission readiness and reducing unplanned downtime. The new tow tractors must meet rigorous performance standards to support daily aviation operations in diverse environmental conditions. The acquisition is being conducted under NAICS code 333924, which pertains to other industrial machinery manufacturing, and no set-aside provisions are currently planned, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible vendors regardless of business size or status. The point of contact for technical inquiries is William Swinson II, with Jeffrey Reams as the alternate point of contact; Justin Midgett serves as the Small Business Specialist for coordination and questions related to small business participation. All responses should be directed to the designated contacts, and performance of the contract will take place at the Elizabeth City facility in North Carolina. The solicitation does not carry a formal number or posted date, indicating this is a pre-solicitation forecast alerting potential vendors to upcoming procurement activity.