Electric 5k–6k Draw Bar Pull (DBP) Burden Carrier Tractor

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is conducting market research to seek sources that can provide or manufacture an Electric 5k–6k draw bar pull (DBP) Burden Carrier Tractor. The tractor should meet the requirements outlined in the specifications, including having a conventional burden carrier tractor of 5K - 6K draw bar pull (DBP) or 50,000 pounds force minimum, to 70,000 pounds force maximum. The tractor should also have a length without hitches not longer than 120 inches maximum, and a length with hitches not longer than 150 inches maximum. The overall height should not be taller than 90 inches maximum, with cab and beacon, and the overall width should be 80 inches maximum without mirrors. The tow tractor gross weight should be minimum 7,000 lbs. to 10,000lbs. maximum, and the draw bar pull force (DBF) should be minimum 5,000 lbs. to 6,000 lbs. maximum. The tractor should also have a rated capacity both front and rear, and should be powered by an electric Lithium-Ion battery with a minimum capacity of 10kW or higher. Some key features of the tractor include: • Minimum continuous increase forward speed and minimum one speed reverse • Travel speed of not less than 15 mph forward • Two- or four-wheel drive • Hydrostatic steering • Power steering with emergency steering in the event of power failure • Front and rear inching controls • Rotating amber beacon on top of cab • Parking brake light • Lighting systems that comply with road traffic regulations • Head, tail, and side operation lights • Front and rear hitch work lights The USCG is seeking responses from companies that can provide or manufacture this type of tractor, and is asking for information about the company's capabilities, experience, and pricing.