Purchase Order W912HZ26PA013

HKD Corporation, a small business enterprise based in Ferndale, Washington, was awarded a $34,423.40 firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to provide crane rental services at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, calls for one 120-ton crane with a certified operator and rigger to support field testing and research activities conducted by ERDC's Geotechnical & Structures Laboratory. The specific scope includes performing five non-continuous days of crane service between January 12 and February 13, 2026, with equipment such as lifting slings and shackles provided as necessary. The work involves lifting a 37,000-pound structure approximately 45 feet from its center of gravity and positioning it 4 feet off its current location, with the crane operating at 85% capacity under ERDC personnel supervision. Performance is to occur at the Alligator Lake Staging Area on Fort Polk Installation in Leesville, Louisiana, with ERDC providing at least one week's advanced notice before initial service deployment.

The award was made on January 12, 2026, following a compressed five-day competitive solicitation period that concluded December 17, 2025. HKD Corporation's selection reflects its ability to meet minimum technical capability requirements at the lowest proposed price. This contract aligns with ERDC's mission supporting geotechnical engineering research and field experimentation, and demonstrates the contractor's continued ability to provide specialized equipment and support services to Department of Defense facilities. Contract performance evaluation will emphasize crane service coordination, range safety compliance, testing and quality control protocols, and timely invoice submission.