JA 900 ton Crane Rental Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition of a 900-ton mobile crane rental for the Holloman High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base. The contracting activity is PZ (Arnold) OL Holloman, with Purchase Request/Local ID Number F2ETGT6075A101. The requirement is for a short-term, all-inclusive rental of the 900-ton mobile crane from approximately April 1, 2026, to April 24, 2026, at a quoted price of $427,394.

The acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-2, "Unusual and Compelling Urgency," because the government-owned 200-ton Shuttlelift Gantry Crane suffered a critical failure that halted all preparatory activities for an upcoming test mission. The delay jeopardizes 10 scheduled missions, each valued at approximately $1 million, with potential financial losses up to $10 million and risk to timely delivery of tested systems to the warfighter. Market research identified only one viable vendor capable of providing a timely and cost-effective solution: RMS Cranes of Albuquerque, a local source that provided a complete quote of $427,394 in less than 24 hours. A non-local vendor's estimate was significantly higher and driven primarily by extensive mobilization and demobilization costs. The contractor must provide a turn-key service including the crane, support equipment, and a fully certified crew for transport, setup, operation, and removal. The contracting officer's determination, signed on March 23, 2026, by Brett Moore (NH03), concludes that only a single source is reasonably available for this urgent requirement. Future mitigation steps include expedited repair of the government crane, preventative maintenance review, and establishment of a competitive multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract for on-call heavy equipment rental services.