Purchase of 2 Dump Trucks

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Contract Opportunity

Market Research and Sources Sought Notice for information on capability and availability of potential contractors interested in proposing on a Firm Fixed Price Contract to Provide 2 Dump Trucks for the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway in Columbus, MS. The minimum technical specifications of the 2 Dump Trucks are:

1. General Specifications

• Color: White


• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Between 33,000 lbs (14,969 kg) and 66,000 lbs (29,937 kg) load capacity. Class 8 preferred.

• Payload Capacity: Minimum 10 Tons

2. Engine Specifications

• Engine Type: Diesel


• Horsepower: 400 hp to 500 hp


• Transmission: Automatic

3. Axles and Suspension

• Axle Configuration: 6x4 (6 wheels, 4 driven)


• Suspension: Air Suspension


• Brakes: Air brakes with anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for enhanced safety

4. Tires

• Tire Size:
  
  
  
  
  • 22.5-inch tires for both front and rear axles.
  
  
  • Dual tires on the rear axles
  
  
  
  

5. Dump Bed Capacity

• Capacity: 12 to 16 cubic yard capacity


• Material: Steel

6. Fuel Tank and Efficiency

• Fuel Tank Capacity: Minimum 100 gallons

7. Driver Comfort & Features

• Cab: Day Cab with air suspension

8. Safety Features

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)


• Rearview Cameras and Proximity Sensors


• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

This is a Market Research and Sources Sought Notice only. No award will result from this Sources Sought Notice. There is no solicitation available at this time; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and its supplements. It is the contractor's responsibility to monitor the Government Point of Entry for the release of any solicitation.

This Sources Sought Notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

Neither unsolicited proposals nor other kinds of offers will be considered in response to this Sources Sought Notice. This Source Sought Notice does not create an obligation on behalf of the Government to make an award of any contract pursuant to this announcement.

The purpose of this sources sought notice is to determine the availability of qualified contractors to perform these services and to determine socioeconomic classifications (Large Business, Small Business, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women Owned Small Businesses, etc.) associated with each. The primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this requirement is 333120, the size standard for which is a concern, including its affiliates whose average number of employees does not exceed 1250 for the past three (3) years.

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses are requested with the following information:

1. Contractor’s name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

2. Business size/classification (to include any designations such as Large Business, Small Business, HUBZone, Section 8(a) contractor, Service Disabled Veteran owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, etc.) shall be indicated on first page of submission.

3. Contractor shall provide UEI/CAGE code.

4. Contractor shall identify the percentage of services provided in the commercial marketplace and the percentage of services provided to government agencies.

5. Documentation should be submitted with the following considerations:

Average lead time to deliver equipment to Columbus Mississippi.

The above requested information shall not exceed a total of five (5) pages in 8.5" x 11" format (Times New Roman, 12 point, single-spaced, 1” margins). Please do not provide standard marketing brochures or catalogs. Responses will be evaluated on the basis of demonstrated functional capability.

Responses are due no later than 5 February 2025 2:00 p.m. CDT. Responses received after this date and time may not be reviewed.

Responses shall be submitted via email to Ms. Constance Hughes, Contract Speialist constance.hughes@usace.army.mil and Mr. Ben Neely Benjamin.m.neely@usace.army.mil . In the subject line of your email state: Response to 2 Dump Trucks. No responses will be accepted by mail or fax. Submittals will not be returned. Telephonic responses will not be honored.

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