Trailer and Transport System Design

A custom trailer system is being procured for the overland transport and safe launch and recovery of the SPC-IRT II vehicle under challenging ice and water conditions, with the system required to operate effectively at inclines up to 20 degrees. The contract is a total small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification System code 336212, indicating it is exclusively available to small businesses engaged in the manufacturing of other motor vehicle bodies. The solicitation issued by the Department of Homeland Security, specifically under the Headquarters Contract Operations office, requires proposals to be submitted by May 26, 2026, with the opportunity posted on May 8, 2026. The trailer must be engineered for reliability and safety in extreme environments, supporting critical operational needs in austere conditions where traditional logistics may be insufficient. The system’s design and fabrication must account for structural integrity, weight distribution, traction, and controlled mobility over transitional surfaces between ice and water. All work will be performed in accordance with technical specifications defined by the government, though the exact location of performance has not been specified, allowing for flexibility in manufacturing and deployment logistics.