The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture a custom-built, enclosed bumper-pull trailer for dive operations.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a custom-built, enclosed bumper-pull trailer for dive operations. The trailer must support a comprehensive electrical load, withstand water exposure, and accommodate extensive electrical demands. It must be capable of carrying a minimum of 3,000 lbs of support equipment and have a minimum interior height of 8 feet.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a 100% small business set-aside. The contract will be awarded based on lowest price technically acceptable.
- How will they pick the winner? The quotes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis and rated as acceptable or unacceptable. The two lowest priced quotes will be evaluated first.
- When and how do you bid? Quotes must be submitted via email to SSgt Maximos Ramirez at maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil with 1st Lt. Nasir Smith at nasir.smith.1@us.af.mil CC'd no later than 9:00 AM, EST on June 22, 2026.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has experience with trailer manufacturing
Don't bother if…
- You must be 8(a) certified
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 12 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar trailer manufacturing work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit on June 12.
Primary point of contact
Name
SrA Maximos Ramirez
Email
maximos.ramirez@us.af.mil
Phone
(229) 257-4712