Presolicitation Notice for 2 SLS Crane Rental
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- F4D1L16029AW01
- Agency
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- PSC
- W038 Lease Or Rental Of Equipment- Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment
- Place of performance
- Lompoc, California 93437, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Space Force, through Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, is soliciting quotations for mobile crane rental services to support training operations for the Space Launch System (SLS) 2 program's Mk21-b "Trinity" mission. The procurement seeks one mobile crane capable of lifting a combined weight of 102,673 pounds (consisting of a 22,293-pound Strongback and 80,380-pound training booster with rigging equipment) from a maximum 75-foot radius with an 85-foot hook height. The contractor must provide a certified crane operator and rigger, deliver and operate the equipment at Test Pad 01 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, and ensure all equipment meets UL/ETL approval standards. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government based on an evaluation of price and technical acceptability. The deadline for submission of questions is April 10, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, while the deadline for proposal submission is April 21, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. PDT. Points of contact include Moises Flores, Christopher Hummel, and Scott Yeaple at the Space Force addresses provided.
This procurement is issued under full and open competition with no set-aside designations. The requirement falls under NAICS code 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The rental period covers two days scheduled between May 5 and July 31, 2026, with an option to extend for one additional day if operations experience delays. The contractor is responsible for all pickup, delivery, equipment, hardware, labor, and materials, while the Government will furnish the Strongback, spreader bar, lifting beam, slings, and shackles, as well as facility access, electricity, and security services. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the presolicitation notice, and no incumbent contractors are identified. Interested vendors should review the Statement of Work (Attachment 1) and the Q&A clarifications document for detailed operational requirements and base access procedures.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
In accordance with RFO 12.201-1 (c) (2) Contracting Officer has chosen to solicit quotations directly from suppliers.
Presolicitation Notice
(1) Point of contact: Moises Flores, at moises.flores.1@spaceforce.mil , Christopher Hummel at christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil and Scott Yeaple at scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil
(2) Set-asides: N/A, Full and open competition
(3) Codes for services or supplies: W038 Lease or Rental of Equipment—Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment/The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) is 238990 – "All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, the size standard is $19.0 Million.
(4) Description of Requirement
(i) The Space Cowboys (2 SLS/DOC) are supporting the Mk21-b “Trinity” mission scheduled for an ILC in quarter three (Q3) 2026. Part of the team’s role involves Emplacement and Removal operations, which require regular training to maintain proficiency. This effort supports the Rocket Systems Launch program (RSLP) program office directed training DOC is required to perform prior to ILC. A mobile crane solution is required to support the training exercise expected to take place May-July 2026.
The required mobile crane solution consist of one (1) mobile crane capable of lifting 22,293lbs (Strongback weight) + 80,380lbs (Full weight training booster + rigging equipment) from a maximum 75ft radius with a hook height of 85 ft for 2 days with an option to extend an additional day if operations experience delays.
Additional information on this requirement is provided in the attached Statement of Work titled Attachment 1- SOW 2SLS TP01 Mobile Crane Rental May 2026 _Dt 23 March 2026
(ii) The Government intends to award to the responsible offeror who’s quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government. The Government will determine best value, based on an evaluation of price and other factors. Factors:
- Price
- Technical Acceptability.
(iii) One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Interested parties may direct questions to the primary or alternative points of contact on this presolicitation notice by no later than 10 Apr 2026 @ 1:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time.
Update #1 ·
In accordance with RFO 12.201-1 (c) (2) Contracting Officer has chosen to solicit quotations directly from suppliers.
Presolicitation Notice
(1) Point of contact: Moises Flores, at moises.flores.1@spaceforce.mil , Christopher Hummel at christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil and Scott Yeaple at scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil
(2) Set-asides: N/A, Full and open competition
(3) Codes for services or supplies: W038 Lease or Rental of Equipment—Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Maintenance Equipment/The associated North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) is 238990 – "All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, the size standard is $19.0 Million.
(4) Description of Requirement
(i) The Space Cowboys (2 SLS/DOC) are supporting the Mk21-b “Trinity” mission scheduled for an ILC in quarter three (Q3) 2026. Part of the team’s role involves Emplacement and Removal operations, which require regular training to maintain proficiency. This effort supports the Rocket Systems Launch program (RSLP) program office directed training DOC is required to perform prior to ILC. A mobile crane solution is required to support the training exercise expected to take place May-July 2026.
The required mobile crane solution consist of one (1) mobile crane capable of lifting 22,293lbs (Strongback weight) + 80,380lbs (Full weight training booster + rigging equipment) from a maximum 75ft radius with a hook height of 85 ft for 2 days with an option to extend an additional day if operations experience delays.
Additional information on this requirement is provided in the attached Statement of Work titled Attachment 1- SOW 2SLS TP01 Mobile Crane Rental May 2026 _Dt 23 March 2026
(ii) The Government intends to award to the responsible offeror who’s quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government. The Government will determine best value, based on an evaluation of price and other factors. Factors:
- Price
- Technical Acceptability.
(iii) One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.
Interested parties may direct questions to the primary or alternative points of contact on this presolicitation notice by no later than 21 Apr 2026 @ 1:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time.
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