Crane & Forklift Rental - Puerto Rico

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is soliciting quotes for crane and forklift rental services in Puerto Rico through Request for Quote FA470426Q7001, with quotes due by 5:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time on March 11, 2026. The solicitation requires two separate equipment operations: at Aguadilla, a 20,000-pound capacity crane with operator for 12 hours on March 13 and a matching forklift with operator for 12 hours daily from March 13 to March 21; at Jose Aponte, an identical crane with operator for 12 hours on March 22. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), hold a valid DUNS number, and submit a technical capability statement not exceeding one page describing their approach and resources, with total submission not exceeding five pages. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to the responsible offeror providing the best value to the Government. Specific equipment specifications include 25-foot lift height capability, 40-foot maximum radius for the crane, a hook small enough to fit through a 2-inch by 2-inch opening, and forklift tines not exceeding 8 inches wide and 3 inches high.

This is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside with a $40 million size standard applicable to NAICS code 532490 (commercial and industrial machinery rental and leasing), and no incumbent contractor information is disclosed in the solicitation. Unit pricing must be all-inclusive with separate line items for crane rental, crane operator hours, and forklift rental, with mobilization to both paved sites included in the contract price. The contract is subject to Service Contract Act wage determination requirements (Wage Determination 2015-5695, Rev. 27, effective December 3, 2025) establishing mandatory minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Puerto Rico, including health and welfare benefits of $5.55 per hour, three weeks paid vacation after one year of service, and minimum twelve paid holidays annually. Services will be performed at two locations: 50 PR-459 Ste 1, Aguadilla Pueblo, Aguadilla 00603, Puerto Rico, and Jose Aponte in Puerto Rico. Questions should be directed to MSgt Jaimee Marti at jaimee.marti@us.af.mil or (210) 570-4182.