7 CES Spider Lift Equipment

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command, specifically the 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify small business contractors capable of providing Spider Lift/industrial aerial platform equipment. The specific equipment sought is a CMC 75 I or equivalent model with a 75' working height, dielectrically rated at 46KV, and featuring a fiberglass bucket. This Request for Information (RFI) is designed to gather market intelligence about potential vendors' capabilities, with a focus on small businesses that can meet these precise technical specifications. The RFI is classified under NAICS code 333923 for Overhead Travelling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing. Interested vendors are required to respond by May 1, 2025, at 1:00 PM, addressing their ability to provide the specified equipment and any questions or suggestions about the specifications.

The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small business contractors are eligible to participate. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the documents, the RFI emphasizes that this is a preliminary market research effort and does not constitute a commitment to purchase. The government is explicitly clear that no compensation will be provided for response costs, and this RFI does not guarantee future contract issuance. The potential procurement is specifically for Dyess Air Force Base, suggesting this could be a targeted equipment replacement or expansion project. Vendors are advised that this is purely an information-gathering exercise, and the government retains full discretion about whether to proceed with a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) following this market research phase.