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COTS Trailer/Modification Propulsion System Rocket Engine Transport Trailer (PTT2)
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The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research via a Request for Information to identify commercial trailer manufacturers capable of producing a modified Commercial Off-the-Shelf semi-trailer. Designated as the Second-Generation Propulsion System Rocket Engine Transport Trailer (PTT2), this project seeks a low-cost alternative to a full-scale development program by adapting a proven refrigerated or insulated freight trailer design for the transport of sensitive government cargo. The acquisition is structured in two phases: Phase 1 involves the delivery of one First Article trailer for qualification and environmental testing, and Phase 2 consists of the production and delivery of four production-configured trailers. Key technical requirements include the integration of six sets of large side-access doors, reinforced flooring capable of withstanding 3.0 Gs of longitudinal force for cargo tie-downs, and the installation of exterior atmospheric sampling ports. The trailers must feature interior liners and seals chemically compatible with Monomethylhydrazine and Nitrogen Tetroxide, as well as an electrostatic discharge protection system conforming to ANSI/ESD S20.20. Additional specifications include the use of pinned, reversible explosive placard brackets per 49 CFR Part 172 and electronics testing under MIL-STD-461 radiated emissions limits. The government will lead the qualification program, requiring the contractor to provide on-site technical support during climatic chamber, road dynamic, and EMI/EMC testing.
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Place of Performance
Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify commercial trailer manufacturers with the capability to produce a modified COTS semi-trailer for the transport of sensitive government cargo.
The Government is evaluating a potential acquisition strategy to adapt a proven, commercially available refrigerated/insulated freight trailer design as a low-cost alternative to a full-scale Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) program.
The attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and "RFI RESPONDENT INSTRUCTIONS COTS" documents describe the key performance requirements and the specific questions the Government is seeking industry feedback on. Key areas of interest include:
Integrating multiple large side-access cargo doors.
Reinforcing the trailer floor for heavy, concentrated loads.
Utilizing interior liner materials compatible with hazardous chemicals.
Installing exterior-accessible atmospheric sampling ("sniff") ports.
Instructions to Respondents:
Interested parties are requested to review the attached documents and provide a formal written response that addresses all questions listed in the "RFI RESPONDENT INSTRUCTIONS COTS.docx" file. Your responses will be used to determine the technical feasibility of this acquisition approach and to finalize the Government's acquisition strategy. The Government may conduct site visits to interested manufacturers' facilities as part of this ongoing market research.
Please submit responses to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov.
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