Solicitation Questions and Answers
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Solicitation 12444027Q0003 Diesel Fuel Trailer / Q&A
Technical Questions: [email protected] & CC [email protected] Contracting Questions: [email protected] & CC [email protected] 10/20/2026
Q: is this for one fuel trailer with separate tanks for gasoline and diesel, tow separate fuel trailers, or a single fuel trailer dedicated to diesel only?
A: We are looking for 1 trailer with separate tanks. 1 for gas and 4 separate diesel tanks or one 400 gallon with baffles.
10/27/2026 4:27PM
Q1: Submission: Should quotes be emailed to you ([email protected]), and is there a deadline for questions? The RFQ says "Reference SF-1449" for both, but I could not find them there.
A1: reference SF1449, block 8
Q2: Delivery: The SOW asks for delivery within 70 days after award. Dual-wall fuel trailers are usually built to order, and some makers quote 10-16 weeks. Would you accept a longer delivery date (for example, 90-120 days ARO, or by the end of the period of performance, 01/30/2027) if the manufacturer needs it?
A2: yes
Q3: Deck: The spec lists a 19' deck "with 4' stationary + 16' hydraulic tilt bed" and work lights on a "gooseneck riser", alongside a 2-5/16" bumper-pull coupler. Are the tilt bed and gooseneck items required, or was the intent a standard bumper-pull double-wall fuel trailer about 19' long and 80" wide? A3: The intent was for a standard bumper-pull, double walled fuel trailer up to 19 feet by 80 inches wide. Q4: Tanks: The spec says 110 gal gasoline plus 440-880 gal diesel, and the 10/20 Q&A says 1 gasoline tank plus 4 separate diesel tanks or one baffled tank of about 400 gal. Is a double-wall trailer with a separate 110 gal gasoline compartment and one baffled diesel compartment (total 900-990 gal) acceptable?
A4: Yes, this would be acceptable. Gasoline does require a vented dual walled tank. Diesel can be a single baffled tank or 4 or more 110 single tanks for diesel. DOT 406 & EPA SPCC Complaint for Gas and Diesel.
Q5: Brand: The spec closely matches the Thunder Creek DW990/DW990UB. Is that model acceptable, and will equal products from other makers be considered? A5: Yes, as many companies do offer similar design and build to Thunder Creek. Q6: Running gear: The spec lists dual 6,000 lb axles (12,000 lb) but a 14K-18K GVWR, and both "oil bath" and EZ Lube hubs. Which should we quote?
A6: Your offer is an oil bath preferred EZ lube acceptable based on what platform you’re building on.
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