Crane Operated Rental

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking a crane operated rental service for an antenna pedestal upgrade project at the Eastern Range. Specifically, the government requires a 35-ton rough terrain crane with an operator to support the Radar Open System Architecture (ROSA-3) radar upgrade at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. The Request for Information (RFI) is designed to gather details about potential service providers capable of executing this specialized equipment rental and operation task. The initial performance period is set for two weeks from June 2-13, 2025, with a potential extension option for an additional two weeks through June 27, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the government appears to be focused on contractors who can provide a crane with an operator capable of supporting precise technical equipment installation.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting smaller contractors within the All Other Specialty Trade Contractors NAICS category (238990). The service will require on-site presence Monday through Friday from 0800-1630 hours, with equipment delivery and pickup at 1300 E Hall Rd in Merritt Island, FL. The primary objective is to assist with replacing pedestal elevation arms and slip ring as part of the Legacy MIPR Pedestal upgrade and ROSA-3 Control Group integration. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 28, 2025, with responses due by May 5, 2025, indicating a relatively short response window for interested contractors. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the precise technical requirements suggest this is a specialized service contract with potentially significant technical complexity.