Refuse Collection Truck with Attachment

Solicitation W564KV26QA045 is a Request for Proposal issued by the Department of Defense for the purchase of one refuse collection truck with a rear loader attachment. The vehicle must feature a medium-length cab, a minimum 400HP engine, three axles, and a payload of approximately 8.5 tons. The rear loader attachment must have a volume of 20-22 cubic meters and include a rear-view camera and CAN bus. The contract is a firm fixed-price arrangement awarded to the lowest price technically approved product, subject to Supplier Performance Risk System assessments. Key deliverables include the vehicle, the attachment, training and certification for 10 personnel within five days of delivery, and a two-year advanced commercial warranty covering parts and labor. The vehicle must be delivered ready for operation to Smith Barracks in Baumholder, Germany, by March 1, 2027, and must comply with applicable EU directives, including the provision of German-language operating instructions and TÜV inspection documentation. The procurement is unrestricted and requires the product to be manufactured in the U.S. or a qualifying/designated country. Following three amendments to the solicitation, the final quote submission deadline was extended to September 1, 2026. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Wide Area Workflow system, adherence to MIL-STD-130 for item identification, and compliance with trafficking in persons and cybersecurity standards.