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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 the Second-Generation Propulsion System Rocket Engine Transport Trailer (PTT2). The government aims to adapt a proven commercial off-the-shelf refrigerated or insulated freight trailer as a low-cost alternative to a full-scale development program. The project is structured in two phases: Phase 1 involves the delivery of one first article trailer for qualification testing, and Phase 2 involves the production and delivery of four production-configured trailers. Technical requirements for the PTT2 include the integration of six sets of side-opening cargo doors, reinforced flooring for heavy concentrated loads, and interior liners compatible with hazardous chemicals such as Monomethylhydrazine and Nitrogen Tetroxide. Additional specifications include the installation of exterior atmospheric sampling ports, a diesel-powered Environmental Control Unit, and an electrostatic discharge protection system. The contractor must provide commercial CAD models, structural calculations, and on-site technical support during government-led testing, which includes climatic chamber, road dynamic, and EMI/EMC testing under MIL-STD-461. Safety compliance requires explosive placard brackets conforming to 49 CFR Part 172 on all four exterior sides.

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Air Force seeks commercial manufacturers for five specialized rocket engine transport trailers.

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Department Of Defense → FA8214 Afnwc PzbbView Agency

NAICS

336212 - Truck Trailer ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, USA

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PWS for COTS-Based PTT2 Trailer Procurement

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RFI Respondent Instructions - COTS Trailer Modifications

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8214 Afnwc Pzbb
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5837, USA
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Office AddressHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5837, USA
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Courtney Eubanks
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Torrey Boggs
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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 courtney.eubanks@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil.

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