What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a Lowboy EX/II Certified Trailer, suitable for small businesses specializing in manufacturing or supplying heavy equipment and trailers under NAICS 333924. This combined synopsis/solicitation requires compliance with specific technical specifications, including dimensions, payload capacity, and safety certifications for transporting dangerous goods. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating an opportunity to bid rather than simply track the opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Technical specifications
Lowboy EX/II Certified Trailer
I. Exterior: approximately 13,600mm long x 2,550mm wide or otherwise not to
exceed the length/width allowed by the Italian Law for operating without escort
when pulled by 6 by 4 tractor trailer.
II. Must be able to load vehicles with a maximum length of 12 meters, wheelbase
of 6.8 meters, and width of 2.9 meters. The width of the trailer may be
extendable via the use of outriggers and additional deck planks.
III. To fit Standard 5th wheel (ralla).
IV. Equipped with independent power for ramps operating
V. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): approximately 39,000 kg
VI. Axle: Tandem Configuration or Tri-Axle Configuration
VII. Payload Capacity: approximately 24,000 – 27,000 kg
VIII. Approximately 15 Ton hydraulic winch
IX. Tare Weight: approximately 7,000 – 10,000 kg
X. Lashing Points: Multiple lashing points (at least 10 for each side) for
secure cargo fastening in accordance with EN 12195 & EN 12642.
XI. Structure tested for anti-fire safety, in accordance with EN 13501-1:2002
XII. ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road) Certification. Must meet EX/II ADR constructions
standards suitable for transporting classes 1-9 of dangerous goods.
XIII. ADR specific equipment: minimum 6 pcs. Placarding holders/Placards in
accordance with ADR 2.3.1 & 5.3.2, minimum 2 pcs. ADR Personnel
Protective Equipment (PPE) bags in accordance with ADR 8.1.5.2, minimum
1 pcs. grain sack for liquid absorption, minimum 1 pcs. ADR instruction in
English, minimum 2 pcs. Tarps for sheeting in accordance with ADR EX/II
certification (Sheeting shall be resistant to tearing and be of impermeable
material, not readily flammable and have the capacity to cover the whole
trailer).
i. Include operator, maintenance, & parts manuals in English (full coverage of
assembled vehicle and all components)
ii. minimum 2 pcs. Fire Extinguishers, plastic caskets and holders, in order to
mount/protect FEs of inclement weather. in accordance with ADR Chap.
8.1.4.
iii. Lighting: Follows EU regulation 2018/858 & UN ECE regulation
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.