Sources Sought Synopsis - 40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane (H6WA20)_20251014.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis for

40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane

Tinker Air Force Base, OK

Ref # H6WA20

14 October 2025

BUMB JR, DANNY J CIV USAF AFMC OC ALC/OMD

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NOTICE:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and resources to provide us with a 40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane for use in performing programmed depot maintenance and/or Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled Aircraft Recovery operations on all weapon systems in the 76 Aircraft Maintenance Group (76 AMXG).

The level of security is unclassified only and documents involved are no higher than Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a description of the 40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability. In addition, there is one attachment:

a) Statement of Work (SOW) dated 14 October 2025

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements.

Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.). Additionally, please identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Maggie King at margaret.king.1@us.af.mil.

Description of 40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to produce a 40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane for Tinker Air Force Base (AFB). The intent is for the Government to purchase at least one crane and its ancillary equipment, with delivery, training, and warranty included, with the specifications listed below. The following descriptions are based upon the Statement of Work for the purchase:

Item Description –

a. The contractor shall provide one (1) 40-ton size class Rough Terrain Mobile Crane including all accessories, manuals, and training necessary for turnkey operation of the crane upon delivery.

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b. Crane shall have a nominal maximum lifting capacity of 40 tons (80,000 lbs). Load charts and written certification that the crane and all its subcomponents comply with this SOW, including the OSHA and ASME regulations listed in section 4.2., shall be provided in response to solicitation.

c. Crane shall have a power operated telescoping boom consisting of no fewer and no greater than four sections with maximum retracted length of 33 feet and a minimum extended length of 100 feet. Main hoist shall be provided with no fewer than 440 feet of wire rope.

d. Crane shall be capable of a single line pull of 12,000 lbs. or greater.

e. Crane shall have no fewer than four hydraulically extendable and telescoping outriggers capable of stabilizing and leveling the chassis of the crane on uneven terrain.

f. Outriggers must have variable position settings (0% - 100%). Crane carrier with retracted (0% extension) outriggers shall be no wider than 8.6 feet.

g. Crane shall have a maximum boom angle no smaller than 75° with respect to the horizontal plane.

h. Crane shall have a Gross Vehicle Weight no greater than 65,000 lbs. Counterweight shall be pre-installed on crane.

i. Crane shall be capable of operating in both stationary and “pick and carry” modes.

j. Crane shall be equipped with a Tier 4 Final Diesel engine with no less than 158 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque.

k. Crane shall have an engine block heater capable of being powered by a standard NEMA 5-15 120v receptacle

l. Crane shall have four wheels and be equipped with 20.5 x 25 – 24 tubeless tires on all four wheels.

m. Crane shall have fully hydraulic split circuit disc-type brakes operating on all four wheels.

n. Crane shall have a fuel capacity no smaller than 55 gallons of ultra-low sulfur diesel.

o. Crane shall have a 24-volt electrical system for starting and lighting.

p. Crane shall have full lighting including turn indicators, headlights, taillights, brake lights, hazard warning lights, superstructure lights, and forward-facing boom-mounted floodlights.

q. Crane shall have a maximum unloaded speed no lower than 17 miles per hour

r. Crane shall have automatic lubrication of slew bearing, lift cylinder lower pivot, and boom pivot.

s. Crane shall have a hydraulic system that includes a load sensing piston pump w/ piggy-back gear pump, a hydraulic tank with sight level indicator, a filter change alert system, pressure check ports and an oil cooler.

t. Crane shall be four-wheel drive with four selectable steering modes to include front only, rear only, crab and coordinated.

u. Crane shall have at least one axle capable of oscillating to a minimum of 4° with a user-selectable oscillation lockout.

v. Crane cab must be fully enclosed with the following features:

a. heating and air-conditioning

b. all-steel fabrication with tinted safety glass

c. graphic display(s) capable of providing the operator with critical crane information including boom angle, boom length, load radius, boom tip height, maximum permissible load, actual load and warning of impending two-block condition.

d. Audio-visual warnings

e. tilt and telescoping steering wheel

f. windshield wiper and washer

g. fire extinguisher

w. Crane shall be equipped as a Basic Machine and SHALL NOT include the following options:

a. Auxiliary hoist

b. Telescopic swingaway boom extension

c. Jib

x. Crane shall be delivered with the anti-two block raised as close to the boom as practical.

y. Crane shall be delivered with manufacturer certifications for all wire rope and lifting hardware and have a 24-month factory warranty.

z. Provided documentation shall include operation and maintenance manuals with Illustrated Parts

Breakdowns, cross-referenced parts lists, recommended spare parts list, and recommended maintenance intervals.

Delivery: The crane shall be delivered to Building 2139, Tinker AFB, OK 73145 on a detachable gooseneck lowboy trailer. Contractor shall ensure that the crane is delivered such that it may be unloaded under its own motive power onto a reasonably level concrete parking area. The crane shall be offloaded from the trailer without assistance from a loading dock (fixed or portable), forklift, government-owned crane, or any non-contractor-provided equipment.

Training: The contractor shall support Government personnel by providing on-site training/demonstration of operation and maintenance of the equipment. The training may involve up to 20 personnel over two (2) shifts.

Training may be scheduled for any timeslot during the hours listed in paragraph 4.1.1. of the statement of work.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane Tinker AFB, OK

Ref # H6WA20

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

Company Name Address

CAGE Code and SAM UEI

The Government cannot enter into contracts or agreements with Offerors not registered in SAM. For registration information, visit the SAM website (https://www.sam.gov/) and follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide For SAM Registration, which can be found under the Help Tab and User Guides submenu.

Business Size Web Page URL Point of Contact POC Phone # and email address

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this 333120. Based on this NAICS Code, please state whether your company is one or more of the following business types:

Small Business Yes No

Woman Owned Small Business Yes No

Small Disadvantaged Business Yes No

8(a) Certified Yes No

HUBZone Certified Yes No

Veteran Owned Small Business Yes No

Service Disabled Veteran Small Business Yes No

Please provide us with a statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

Please answer the questions and provide the requested information below in a separate document.

A. General Capability Questions

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.)

4. What is your company’s current maximum production capacity per month? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase production capacity in the event of an immediate need to critical operational mission requirements.

5. Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement?

6. Include a detailed list of facilities and equipment, including quantities required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

7. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.

B. Commerciality Questions

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.

All responses are due by 12:00 pm CST on Wednesday, 29 October 2025.

Please email your responses to margaret.king.1@us.af.mil

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