355 EMS (SPYDERCRANE) Mini Crawler Crane

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, specifically Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one compact lifting system (SpyderCrane URW375C4UMRS or equivalent) along with a compatible hydraulic tilt-deck trailer for use in HC-130J hangar maintenance operations. The requirement is structured as a commercial items acquisition under FAR Part 12, with responses evaluated based on two primary factors: technical acceptability and price. Vendors must demonstrate their capability to meet 26 defined product characteristics outlined in Section B of the Brand Name or Equal document, including specifications such as maximum width of 60 inches, minimum lifting capacity of 6,000 lbs, maximum lifting height of 45-50 feet, and dual power capability (diesel and electric). Past performance evaluation is not applicable to this procurement. Critical deadlines include April 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM PDT for submission of all technical questions and May 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM PDT for submission of quotes via email, with quotations limited to four pages in length.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Woman-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS Code 333923 with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and no incumbent contractor or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis to the responsible quoter whose conforming quote is deemed most advantageous, with the Government reserving the right to make multiple awards or no award if advantageous. Although a specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation notice, the requirement covers procurement of a single crane unit with associated trailer and related equipment for operational use. The place of performance is Davis-Monthan Air Force Base located in Tucson, Arizona (DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ 85707), where the equipment will be utilized for hangar maintenance operations supporting HC-130J aircraft. The contracting officer has determined single-source procurement is reasonably justified based on operational constraints specific to the confined space HC-130J maintenance environment, though the Government intends to pursue expanded competition through future market research and specification refinement.