Sources Sought - Compact Mini Crawler Crane
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA485526Q0043
- Agency
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Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Cannon AFB, New Mexico 88103, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Force Special Operations Command is conducting market research to identify capable sources for a compact mini crawler crane (spider crane) for lifting operations in confined or limited-access areas, with responses due by June 30, 2026. This is a sources-sought notice for market research only; responses do not constitute binding commitments or requests for quote.
The crane must meet minimum specifications including 6,680 pounds maximum capacity at 8 feet and 5,000 pounds at 10 feet, with a 39.8-foot boom length, 41.3-foot hook height, and 23-degree maximum hill-climbing capability. Required features include four multi-position outriggers with 360-degree non-stop swing, onboard self-diagnostic computer system, infinitely variable radio remote control with four-part load block and automatic hook stow, Load Moment Indication (LMI) with P.A.T. system, automatic winch brake, wire rope limiter, emergency stop button, and electronic control valve. The engine must be JP-8 compatible with hydraulic independent steering and variable delivery piston hydraulic pump. Equipment must be finished in tan color and include a single-person work platform mounted at the boom tip, endless rubber crawl tracks, and a minimum 12-month warranty.
The vendor response template requests capability confirmation against minimum specifications, delivery timeframe and FOB terms, operator and maintenance training availability, warranty period, local service support locations, parts availability, applicable federal contract vehicles (GSA Schedule, NASA SEWP, DoD ESI, Agency IDIQ/BPA), optional pricing for unit, shipping, training and warranty costs, and industry feedback on specification clarity and commercial availability. A recommended 2-year spare parts maintenance package and hydraulic tilt deck trailer with track mats, fuel jugs, outrigger pads, rigging box, spare tire, and custom ramp with tie downs are included.
Notice text
The Government is conducting market research to identify capable sources for a company mini crawler crane, commonly known as a spider crane, for lifting operations in confined or limited-access areas. The crane shall provide crawler mobility, stabilizing outriggers, safe load handling capability, operator and/or remote-control functionality, manufacturer warranty coverage, and a maintenance parts package with inspection and training support.
Minimum required specifications are listed below.
CRANE MIN SPECIFICATIONS
- CAPACITY MAX: 6,680 LBS @ 8 FT. 5,000 LBS @10 FT.
- BOOM LENGTH 39.8 FT
- RETRACTED 11.6 FT
- HOOK HEIGHT 41.3 FT
- 4 OUTRIGGERS MULTI POSITION
- SWING DESIGN 360 DEG. NON-STOP
- OUTRIGGER WARNING POSITIONING INTERLOCK WITH DISPLAY
- ONBOARD SELF DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER SYSTEM
- RADIO REMOTE CONTROL INFINATLY VARIABLE
- FOUR PART LOAD BLOCK AUTOMATIC HOOK STOW
- WARRANTY 12 MONTHS MINIMUM
- COLOR TAN
- HYDRAULIC PUMP VARIABLE DELIVERY PISTON
- CRAWLING GEAR ENDLESS RUBBER CRAWL
- HILL CLIMBING 23 DEGREES
- ENGINE: JP-8 COMPATIBLE
- STEERING HYDRAULIC INDEPENDENT
- SAFETY (LMI) LOAD MOMENT INDICATION (P.A.T. SYSTEM)
- SAFETY AUTOMATIC WINCH BRAKE
- SAFETY WIRE ROPE LIMITER
- SAFETY EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
- CONTROL VALVE ELECTRONIC
- SINGLE PERSON WORK PLATFORM, BOOM TIP MOUNTED
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Recommended Spare Parts Maintenance Package (2 Years)
MILAR Non-Marking Tracks, pair Note: Ships with standard tracks
Hyd. Tilt Deck Trailer: Equipped with track mats, fuel jugs, outrigger pads, rigging box, spare tire and a custom ramp with tie downs
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ATTACHMENT 2 - VENDOR RESPONSE TEMPLATE.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENT 1 - SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.pdf |
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