Latest US Tail Pad Contracts & Bids

Invitation to bid for the purchase of rail materials for berth 2 tail track. Bids must be submitted to the Port of Longview by September 30, 2025, no later than 3:00 PM. The complete solicitation is available on the port's website. Vendors are required to bid on all items in a schedule but are not required to bid on all schedules. All bids shall include an allocation for the appropriate sales and use taxes. Vendors shall not subcontract, assign, or otherwise transfer their obligations under this contract without prior written consent of the procurement manager. Vendors are encouraged to submit any questions regarding this procurement in writing no later than September 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time. The port reserves the right to reject any or all bids at any time with no penalty. The port also has the right to waive immaterial defects and minor irregularities in any submitted bid. Vendors are responsible for examining all specifications and conditions thoroughly and complying fully with specifications and all attached terms and conditions. Bidders must submit their bid documents electronically or by mail by the bid opening date and time. The port will not be liable for any costs incurred by the vendor in the preparation and presentation of bids. The port reserves the right to cancel or reissue all or part of this solicitation at any time without obligation or liability. The port reserves the right to name a partial and/or multiple awards, in the best interest of the port.

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking an industry partner to collaborate on or license a platform (PADTIE) for the discovery and optimization of enzymes that break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. The platform is at Technology Readiness Level 6, with patent pending status. The platform is designed for high-throughput screening of enzyme variants, optimized for industrial use, and efficient resource use. The technology is suitable for waste management, bioremediation, polymer manufacturers, and bioplastics development. The next steps involve testing in larger bioreactors and integrating the platform into commercial recycling workflows. No specific call for external services is mentioned.

Justification for modification of previously awarded contracts for the AbilityOne Base Supply Center (ABOSC) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) program to increase the maximum dollar value from $150 million to $240 million. No changes to scope of items supplied or period of performance. Justification cites that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (10 ****). The program covers various types of commercial and modified commercial related supplies. The current contractors are the only sources that can provide the required support in the timeframe required. Award of the follow-on initiative is projected by March 2026, with a 30-day ramp-up period. The justification will be made available for public inspection after award.

The tender requires the construction of a new sewage disposal system and trailer pads at the Silverado Fisheries Base in Napa, CA. Mandatory jobwalk on October 1, 2024. A license (XA0 A or C 36) is required. The minimum DVBE participation percentage goal is 3%. A 5% small business preference is granted to properly certified small businesses. Senate Bill 854 requires contractors and subcontractors to be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations for projects over $25,000. Failure to meet these requirements will result in a non-responsive bid.

This solicitation is for two new Isuzu flatbed trucks for light-duty use. Offers must be submitted in English, in two volumes (Volume I: price and representations/certifications; Volume II: technical capability). The offer must include detailed specifications, warranty information, spare parts list, and descriptive literature. The deadline for submitting questions is April 14, 2025, and the deadline for submitting offers is May 4, 2025, both via email to ***@***. *. * evaluation will be based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. Only new vehicles manufactured in 2024 or later are authorized. The offer must include the applicable manufacturer's commercial warranty. Delivery must be coordinated with the point of contact (POC) upon award. Inspection and acceptance of the vehicle will be performed by the U. S. government upon arrival. Payment will be made following satisfactory inspection and acceptance, and presentation of the certificates of origin or vehicle title to the POC. All manuals and literature must be in English and French. The offeror must comply with all import requirements mandated by the government of Burundi.