This is a solicitation for the lease of one 48-foot refrigerated trailer (reefer) for a period of five months, from May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The trailer must be capable of operating as both a refrigerator (30°F) and a freezer (down to 0°F), support easy loading/unloading, and be repositionable. It requires a roll-up rear door, standard dock height compatibility, and power options including 240v, 60 amps, 3-phase, 4-wire electrical cord, or diesel/gas power. The contractor is responsible for all preventive and corrective maintenance, with a 48-hour replacement guarantee in case of equipment failure. Pricing must be all-inclusive, covering delivery, setup, and pickup/removal. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award. Offers are due by April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to the contract specialist no later than 2 days after the issue date.
The delivery of the refrigerated trailer is requested by May 1, 2026.
Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer, and invoices should be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
The solicitation does not explicitly state a warranty period for the leased trailer, but it does require the contractor to provide a replacement unit within 48 hours in case of equipment failure or inability to maintain required temperatures.
The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, considering price, past performance, and other factors.
The offeror must be a responsible contractor with satisfactory or neutral past performance. The quoted supplies or services must meet the salient characteristics, specifications, deliverables, or performance requirements outlined in the solicitation.
The solicitation does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance, but it does mention that the government may terminate the contract for cause if the contractor fails to comply with contract terms and conditions.
The solicitation does not require sample submission.
The total estimated award amount is $12,500,****.