2 ROPS Forklift and Flatbed Trailer Rental
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, 30 CONS PK at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the rental of two (2) ROPS forklifts and one (1) flatbed trailer. This requirement supports the Booster Test Program efforts. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 532490. Interested parties must submit capability statements by May 20, 2026, 09:00 AM PDT.
Purpose
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, not a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The government intends to directly solicit quotations from at least three (3) selected sources capable of meeting the requirement after the 15-day posting period concludes on May 20, 2026. The government will not award a contract based on this presolicitation notice.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the rental of:
- Two (2) Forklifts: 25,000 to 36,000 lbs capacity, with specific tine dimensions (min 96in L x 6in W x 2.5in T, max 8in W or 4in T) and rubber anti-static straps. One forklift must operate at Building 980, and the other at the flightline.
- One (1) Flatbed Trailer: 38 to 53 feet in length, equipped with a C-track/sliding winch track configuration, including ten (10) 4-inch winch straps (5,400 lbs WLL). The trailer must be capable of transporting equipment between Building 980 and the flightline.
Key requirements include:
- Vendor responsible for pre-delivery inspection, maintenance, and removal of all equipment.
- All equipment must be UL/ETL approved.
- Vendor must respond to equipment issues within four (4) hours of government notification.
- Compliance with all federal, state, Air Force, local, and county laws and regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous)
- Place of Performance: Vandenberg Space Force Base, Lompoc, CA (entry via Lompoc Gate)
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: May 26, 2026 – November 27, 2026 (6 Months)
- Option Period 1: November 28, 2026 – May 29, 2027 (6 Months)
- Capability Statement Due: May 20, 2026, 09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit the following information via email to the primary point of contact by the due date:
- Company Name, Address, and Point of Contact (Phone & Email)
- CAGE Code and UEI Number
- Business Size Standard and Socioeconomic Status under NAICS 532490
- A brief capability statement (maximum of five (5) pages) demonstrating the ability to provide the requested equipment and meet the 4-hour maintenance response requirement, including relevant past performance examples if available.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: TSgt Flores, Moises, Contract Specialist, moises.flores.1@spaceforce.mil. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.