Question and Answers

November 2, 2026

Questions & Answers: Electric Tow Tractor (FA812527Q0005)

Question 1:
The Item Description states:
“Shall use tricycle wheel configuration (One turning wheel, or two in tandem on a single steering axle, in the front and two wheels in the back).” For purposes of technical acceptability, would a configuration with two closely spaced front steering wheels mounted on a single centrally supported steering axle, with two rear wheels, satisfy this requirement, provided the unit also meets the specified maneuverability and maximum 75-inch turning-radius requirements? Answer 1:
Tricycle wheel configuration includes units with two closely spaced front steering wheels mounted on a single centrally supported steering axle with two rear wheels. Question 2:
Maximum height dimension - The Item Description and Technical Evaluation Criteria state the unit cannot exceed 85 inches long, 40 inches wide, and 55 inches high in order to fit through all doorways. a. Is the 55-inch height measured to the top of the steering wheel, the top of the seat back, the top of an overhead guard, or to the highest fixed point of the vehicle in its as-delivered configuration? b. Commercially available seated tow tractors in the 12,000 to 16,000 pound tow class are commonly published at overall heights of 55.9 to 58.3 inches, with the published figure frequently driven by the seat back or an overhead guard rather than the chassis or steering column. Will the Government consider a unit technically acceptable if its chassis and steering column are at or below 55 inches and the published overall height is exceeded only by a removable or adjustable component? c. If the answer to (b) is no, will the Government consider amending the height requirement to accommodate commercially available units?
Answer 2:
All dimensions are outside dimensions to include all equipment and attachments. For the height, up to 60” is acceptable. The item description has been amended. Question 3: Tow rating range: The criteria state the unit shall have a tow rating between 12,000 and 16,000 pounds.
a. Will a unit with a published tow rating above 16,000 pounds be evaluated as technically unacceptable, or is 16,000 pounds intended as a performance ceiling that a higher-rated unit would satisfy?
b. If a rating above 16,000 pounds is unacceptable, please confirm that 12,000 pounds is the governing minimum.
Answer 3:
Capability above 16,000lb is acceptable. Below 12,000lb cannot be accepted given the pulling