Attachment 1- SOW 2SLS TP01 Mobile Crane Rental May 2026 _Dt 23 March 2026.pdf
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This is a Statement of Work for a lightweight lift training mobile crane rental service at Vandenberg Space Force Base supporting the Space Launch System (SLS) 2 program.
The vendor shall provide one mobile crane capable of lifting a combined weight of 102,673 pounds (22,293-pound Strongback plus 80,380-pound training booster with rigging equipment) from a maximum 75-foot radius with an 85-foot hook height and minimum 10-inch throat hook. The crane must be delivered and operational at Test Pad 01 (TP-01) on May 5, 2026, between 0800-1000 AM PST through the Lompoc Gate of Vandenberg Space Force Base. The rental period covers two days (May 5-31 July 2026 timeframe noted) with an option to extend one additional day if operations experience delays. The vendor must provide one certified crane operator and rigger, proper equipment grounding to prevent static electricity buildup, and all proofload certifications for rigging. Specific operational tasks include removing and replacing the Strongback roof, lifting the Strongback trailer to vertical position, and removing and reinstalling the training booster. All equipment must be UL/ETL approved. The vendor is responsible for all pickup, delivery, equipment, hardware, labor, and materials, and must remove all equipment upon completion. Government-furnished equipment includes the Strongback, spreader bar, lifting beam, sling, and shackle. Government-furnished services include electricity, facility access, refuse collection, security, and emergency medical services, with the contractor responsible for reasonable medical costs incurred. The Customer Representative is Captain Frederick Zering, Flight Commander Space Launch Maintenance, (805) 605-2669.
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Statement of Work
Lightweight Lift Training Mobile Crane Rental
SLD 30, USSF
Test Pad 01 Mobile Crane Rental for the
2 SLS
5 May-31 July 2026
1.0 BACKGROUND
The Space Cowboys (2 SLS/DOC) are supporting the Mk21-b “Trinity” mission scheduled for an ILC in Q3 2026. Part of the team’s role involves Emplacement and Removal operations, which require regular training to maintain proficiency. This effort supports the RSLP program office directed training DOC is required to perform prior to ILC. A mobile crane solution is required to support the training exercise expected to take place May-July 2026.
2.0 OBJECTIVES
The vendor shall supply one (1) mobile crane capable of lifting 22,293lbs (Strongback weight) + 80,380lbs (Full weight training booster + rigging equipment) from a maximum 75ft radius with a hook height of 85 ft for 2 days with an option to extend an additional day if operations experience delays.
3.0 DECRIPTION OF WORK
3.1 Installation
o Vendor shall provide one (1) crane capable of lifting 22,293lbs (Strongback weight)
+ 80,380lbs (Full weight training booster + rigging equipment) from a maximum 75ft radius with a hook height of 85 ft and a hook that has a minimum of a 10 inch throat. The crane will be used for lifting the roof off of the 2 SLS owned Strongback vehicle (2128lbs) and stowing it on the ground nearby. The crane will then attach to the Strongback vehicle and erect it over the breakover fixture, switch connections to the training booster, and lift the training booster out of Strongback. Afterwords, the Booster will be returned to the Strongback and roof replaced.
o The crane must be delivered and able to work inside Test Pad 01 (TP-01) o Vendor shall provide proper grounding of all equipment to prevent the buildup of static electricity o Vendor shall provide all proofload certifications for any rigging used o Vendor shall have the solution operational in the morning of 5 May 2026.
o Vendor will provide one (1) Crane operator and rigger. Operator must hold valid certifications to operate the crane provided, and a copy of the certifications shall accompany the bid.
3.2 Operation
o The solution must be able to remove Strongback roof from Strongback vehicle and place on dunnage in safe area.
o The solution must be able to lift the strongback trailer to the vertical position.
o The solution must be able to lift training booster out of the Strongback vertically,.
Then the solution must be able to place booster back into theStrongback .
o The solution must be able to replace the Strongback roof.
3.2 Removal
o Solution will remain operational until Close-of-Business (COB) 5 May 2026 with an option to extend if operations experience delays.
o Vendor is responsible for removing all equipment after period of operation has expired.
3.3 Supplied Items
o Vendor will supply all equipment, hardware, labor, materials, pickup & delivery o All equipment shall be UL/ETL approved.
4.0 DESIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Vendor shall have knowledge on crane operations and rigging for explosive payloads
• Vendor should have knowledge and ability to comply with federal, state, Air Force, local, and county laws and regulations governing the work requested in this statement.
5.0 DELIVERY TIME FRAME
• Vendor shall deliver all equipment between 0800-1000AM PST on 5 May 2026 to TP-01.
• The vendor shall enter Vandenberg Space Force Base through the Lompoc Gate.
5.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS
o N/A
5.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT
o Qty 1 Strongback o Qty 1 Strongback spreader bar o Qty 1 Liftingbeam o Qty 1 10ft 50 ton sling o Qty 1 55 ton shackle
5.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED SERVICES
o Utilities. The Government will furnish electricity o Facilities. The Government will provide necessary access to TP-01, as well as ensuring the facility is capable of accepting vendor’s proposed solution o Refuse Collection. The Government will provide dumpsters for refuse. The
Government will provide containers and collection of recycling materials o Protection Services. The Government will provide Security Forces and Fire
Protection o Emergency Medical Services. The Government will provide emergency medical transportation and treatment. Contractor shall pay for all reasonable medical costs incurred
6.0 POINTS OF CONTACT
6.1 Customer Representative (CR)
The following person has been designated the CR by the Contracting Officer:
Capt Frederick Zering
Flight Commander, Space Launch Maintenance
(805) 605-2669
6.2 Invoice Reviewer in Wide Area Work Flow
Wang Stetler Resource Advisor
(805) 606-4770
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