Crane Operated Rental

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking a 35-ton rough terrain crane operated rental service to support the Radar Open System Architecture (ROSA-3) radar antenna pedestal upgrade at the Eastern Range. The contractor must provide both the crane and a certified operator for an initial two-week period from June 2-13, 2025, with an option to extend for two additional weeks. The solicitation will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering price and technical capability of the offered equipment and services. Potential vendors must submit their offers by 1200 MST on May 20, 2025, via email to joshua.akinwande@us.af.mil, with questions accepted until May 13, 2025. The government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, taking into account price and the ability to meet specified requirements.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238990, with a size standard of $19.0M. The specific performance location is at 1300 E Hall Rd in Merritt Island, Florida 32953, where the contractor will support the 520 Software Engineering Squadron in replacing pedestal elevation arms and a slip ring. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the documentation suggests SIMS Crane as a potentially experienced vendor for this type of project. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price with a maximum initial duration of two weeks, potentially extending to four weeks total. Key technical specifications include a maximum lift height of 35 feet above ground, with the heaviest lift being a 750-pound slip-ring assembly. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time, maintaining flexibility in the procurement process.