Vacuum Excavator Trailer

This contract involves the procurement of a new vacuum excavator trailer equipped with a sewer jetter system, with models expected to be from the 2025 or 2026 production years. The trailer must have specific dimensions, not exceeding 98 inches in width and 102 inches in height, and be powered by a Kobota 3307 diesel engine or an equivalent with at least 74 horsepower, enclosed for weather protection. It should feature a minimum 30-gallon fuel tank, two water tanks each holding at least 400 gallons, and a high-pressure pump with a flow rate of no less than 8 gallons per minute and pressure of at least 3,000 psi. The spoil capacity must be at least 800 gallons, with a rear hydraulic cam-over door. The vacuum system should include a washable 2-micron filter, two 15-foot hoses with 5-inch diameter, airflow of at least 1,500 CFM, and a PD blower capable of 15 inches of mercury. The boom must have a 5-inch hose with a reach of at least 14 feet, and the jetter pump should deliver a minimum of 18 GPM at 2,000 psi with a hose length of at least 500 feet. An air compressor with at least 180 CFM airflow, 110 psi pressure, and a 50-foot hose of no less than 0.75-inch diameter is also required. Optional features include two side saddle tanks of 200 gallons each, a jetter option, a hydraulic 5-inch boom with rotation, and a safety arrow light. The contractor must provide three copies of operator and maintenance manuals and offer 2-4 hours of onsite training for up to 15 operators. The solicitation is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 336212, with a response deadline of July 25, 2025, and the contract will be managed by the Department of the Army at Fort Drum, New York.