The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood awarded a purchase order to Southwest Solutions Group Inc. for vertical lift modules at Fort Riley on February 20, 2026, with a ceiling value of $286,692.52. The order carries a total small business set-aside designation.
Performance occurs at Custer Hill, Fort Riley, Kansas. The requirement covers purchase, installation, and five-year warranty support for two Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs), including demolition and disposal of two existing lift units. Each module measures 20'2.13" in height by 133.07" in width by 120.98" in depth, with 747 cubic feet of usable storage per unit and a maximum capacity of 24,696 pounds. The contractor must provide factory-trained personnel capable of 24-hour service turnaround and comply with DIN EN 15095 standards and TUV certification. Installation and training must be completed by individuals holding current Information Assurance Technician Level 1 certification. The ultimate completion date is June 8, 2026. The originating solicitation was posted January 23, 2026, with proposals due February 11, 2026.