55-Ton Crane Lease

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Hood is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to assess available capacity for leasing one 55-ton crane without operators to support overhead lifting and movement operations at Fort Cavazos, Texas. The crane will be utilized for lifting and moving support items related to tank issuance standardization and Joint Assault Bridge system operations, with a maximum lifting capacity of 60,000 pounds per mission. Key requirements include specific technical specifications such as continuous boom rotation, 20 to 35 feet extension capability, all-weather cab, all-wheel drive, four-wheel steer, diesel fuel operation, load weight indicator, and computer-based load limiting systems. The contractor must also provide an on-site training session covering crane controls, operational features, startup and shutdown procedures, basic operation, and safety considerations, along with responsibility for all maintenance, supplies, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement limited to five pages by April 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time to SSG Joshua Eash, with all questions due by April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and answers to be provided by April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and the incumbent contractor is not identified in the available documentation. The anticipated contract is structured as a firm fixed-price agreement with an initial one-year base period followed by four one-year option periods, though specific dollar values have not been disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. The NAICS code identified is 532412 (Equipment Rental and Leasing), with the PSC category being W039 (Lease or Rental of Equipment - Materials Handling Equipment). The government will maintain responsibility for providing operators, oversight, utilities, and appointing a Contracting Officer's Representative, while the contractor must ensure 100 percent on-time completion of both scheduled and emergency maintenance services, with emergency maintenance required within 48 hours and scheduled maintenance within 10 business days of notification. Small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, and Small Disadvantaged businesses, are encouraged to submit capabilities statements demonstrating relevant past performance from the last five years.