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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification Services issued by the Pavements and Equipment Workgroup, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, Patrick Space Force Base, dated July 22, 2026.

The contractor shall provide comprehensive training and certification services for ten (10) mobile crane operators on the Grove RT530E Rough Terrain mobile crane (30-Ton) in accordance with National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) standards and OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC regulations. The scope of work encompasses four primary tasks: (1) Certification Training covering site safety and setup, crane operations per manufacturer specifications, technical knowledge including load chart interpretation, hoisting and rigging practices, and applicable OSHA and ASME B30.5 standards; (2) Administration of NCCCO Written Examinations, including the Mobile Crane Operator core examination and Telescopic Boom—Swing Cab (TSS) specialty examination, requiring the contractor to be an authorized NCCCO testing provider; (3) Administration of NCCCO Practical Examination to be conducted on the government-furnished Grove RT530E crane by an accredited practical examiner; and (4) Adherence to NCCCO Policy including compliance with the Code of Ethics and Substance Abuse Policy. All training and testing must be completed within 60 days after contract award at Patrick Space Force Base (classroom training and written exams at building 523; practical examination at building 1332). Deliverables include a training and examination schedule due within 10 business days of award, official NCCCO test results within 3 business days of exam completion, and official NCCCO operator certification cards within 10 business days of receiving training from NCCCO. The government provides the training classroom, equipment site, breakroom and bathroom access, electrical power, and the crane.

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Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Project Title: National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Mobile Crane Operator Certification Services

Organization: Pavements and Equipment Workgroup, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron, Patrick Space Force Base.

Date: 7/22/2026

1.0 Introduction & Background

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide all necessary services for the training and certification of ten (10) mobile crane operators. Operators require training and certification for the Grove RT530E Rough Terrain mobile crane (30-Ton) in accordance with the standards set by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and all applicable federal safety regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC. The goal is to ensure the operators demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for safe and proficient mobile crane operation.

A total of 10 operators will be attending the NCCCO Mobile Crane Course

2.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all-inclusive services to achieve NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator certification. This includes, but is not limited to, providing all required training literature, classroom instruction, exam preparation, and administering both the written and practical NCCCO examinations. The certification obtained must be for the Telescopic Boom—Swing Cab (TSS) crane category.

3.0 Specific Tasks & Requirements

The contractor shall perform the following tasks:

Task 1: Certification Training: The contractor shall provide comprehensive training to prepare the operators for the NCCCO written exams. This training must cover, at a minimum:

Site safety and setup.

Crane operations based on manufacturer specifications.

Technical knowledge, including reading and interpreting load charts for the Grove RT530E.

Hoisting, rigging, and signaling practices.

Applicable OSHA and ASME B30.5 safety standards.

Task 2: Administer NCCCO Written Examinations: The contractor shall be an authorized NCCCO testing provider and will administer all required written exams for certification. This includes:

The Mobile Crane Operator core examination.

The Telescopic Boom—Swing Cab (TSS) specialty examination.

Task 3: Administer NCCCO Practical Examination: The ten (10) trainees shall be trained on the Base Civil Engineer (government) Grove RT530E crane. An accredited practical examiner shall administer the NCCCO Practical Examination. The exam must validate the operator’s ability to safely and skillfully perform the operations required for certification.

Task 4: Adherence to NCCCO Policy: The contractor shall ensure all aspects of the certification process comply with the NCCCO's policies, including its Code of Ethics and Substance Abuse Policy.

4.0 Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor's performance will be measured against the following standards:

Performance Objective

Standard Method of Assessment

Operator Certification

The operator successfully passes all required NCCCO written and practical exams.

Review of o icial NCCCO test results and final certification card.

Compliance All training and testing are conducted 100% in accordance with NCCCO and OSHA standards.

Inspection of contractor's training materials and NCCCO accreditation.

Deliverables All deliverables are submitted on time and are complete and accurate.

Government review and acceptance of deliverables.

5.0 Deliverables

The contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

Deliverable Due Date

Training and Examination Schedule Within 10 business days of contract award.

Copy of O icial NCCCO Test Results Within 3 business days of exam completion.

Copy of O icial NCCCO Operator Certification Card

Within 10 business days of receiving training from

NCCCO.

6.0 Government-Furnished Equipment/Information

The Government will provide training classroom, site for mobile crane training, breakroom, bathrooms access, and electrical power for contractor’s laptop computers. The Government will provide the crane (Grove RT530E) for this certification course.

7.0 Place of Performance: Patrick Space Force Base

Classroom training and written exams will be conducted at the Base Civil Engineer Pavements Workgroup, building 523. The practical examination will be conducted at the Pavements Workgroup equipment compound, building 1332.

8.0 Period of Performance

All training, testing, and submission of final certification must be completed within 60 days after contract award.

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