Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose (TRAM)

This is a pre-solicitation notice only; no proposals are being requested at this time. Any questions pertaining to the solicitation will not be answered. Information contained in this notice is subject to change.

Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM), Portfolio Manager Combat Support Systems (PfM-CSS), Program Manager Engineer Systems (PM ES) intends to acquire, via full and open competition, the replacement to the currently fielded Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-Purpose (TRAM). TRAM will provide the Marine Corps with a more versatile, easily deployable, and scalable engineer capability. The TRAM is a militarized commercial type loader, pneumatic tire, four-wheel drive, articulated frame steer, diesel engine driven. The TRAM shall be sized to operate as a multipurpose bucket loader with a minimum capacity of 2.5 cubic yards and as a forklift with 72-inch forks with a minimum lift of 12,000 with an objective of 15,000 pounds at 48-inch load center. It shall have a minimal acceptable speed of 20 mph and at least a 60-inch fording depth. Combat, combat support, and combat service support units will utilize the TRAM. It must be capable of operating over uneven and unprepared surfaces (rough terrain) to include sand, snow and mud. SEE ATTACHED FOR MORE DETAILS!