Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Heavy Haul Tractor Certified Operator 135K Lbs Class 1 Explosives Vandenberg Space Force Base
Deadline: 17 Jul 2026
Posting Date: 17 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 145336687
Document Ref. No.: FA4610SS001
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
Purchaser's Detail
Name: Login to see tender_details
Address: Login to see tender_details
Email: Login to see tender_detailsLogin to see details
Tender Details
1.0 DISCLAIMER
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis / Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). This notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes to determine the availability and technical capability of small businesses (and other corporate entities) to provide the required services. Providing this information is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the Government. The Government will not pay for any information provided in response to this notice. This inquiry does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
2.0 BACKGROUND
The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) at Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), California, is seeking potential Small Buisness sources capable of providing a specialized semi-truck tractor and a certified driver/operator to support the emplacement of rocket motors for the Trinity Mission. This is a mission-critical operation requiring highly specific equipment configurations and a high level of driver expertise to maneuver hazardous materials.
3.0 CORE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
To be considered capable of meeting this requirement, the vendor must be able to provide the following equipment and personnel capabilities:
Location: Operations will be conducted at Vandenberg SFB, CA.
Haul Capacity & Payload: The tractor and operator must be certified to haul a combined total weight of approximately 135, 000 lbs, which will include live explosives (Class 1).
Operator Certification: The vendor must provide a driver possessing a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a HAZMAT endorsement. The driver must have documented experience in handling oversized, high-consequence hazardous cargo.
Tractor Specifications: The semi-truck tractor must be equipped with an adjustable fifth (5th) wheel plate. To ensure maneuverability and clearance on the launch pad, the distance from the ce...
Notice ID: fa4610ss001
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)
Sub-tier: dept of the air force
Office: fa4610 30 cons pk
Product Service Code: w038 - lease or rental of equipment- construction, mining, excavating, and highway maintenance equipment
NAICS Code: 532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
Inactive Dates: aug 01, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Documents
Tender Notice
Documents.zip