U.S. Department of Defense
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Heavy Haul Tractor and Certified Operator

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 14, 2026 · 16:50 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

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The Air Force needs a small business to provide a heavy haul tractor and certified driver/operator for a mission-critical operation at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to provide a heavy haul tractor and certified driver/operator for a mission-critical operation at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The tractor must be certified to haul a combined total weight of approximately 135,000 lbs, including live explosives (Class 1). The driver must have documented experience in handling oversized, high-consequence hazardous cargo and possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a HAZMAT endorsement.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The anticipated contract will feature a 12-month Period of Performance (August 19, 2026 - August 18, 2027). The contract will include a mandatory Dry-Fit Check & Maneuver Test and live mission support.
  • How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate responses based on the vendor's ability to meet the strict technical requirements.
  • When and how do you bid? Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement to the Government by the response deadline of July 17, 2026.

Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Must be a small business
  • Has experience with oversized, high-consequence hazardous cargo
  • Has a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a HAZMAT endorsement

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification

Primary point of contact

Name
Jeffrey Weeks
Email
jeffrey.weeks.5@spaceforce.mil

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