55-Ton Crane Lease

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Sources Sought Notice.

• Personnel Licensing: The government will guarantee that military personnel operating cranes are fully licensed and certified, and will provide documentation. These operators are civilians.

This clarification confirms the licensing and certification status of personnel involved in crane operations, which may be relevant for bidders assessing staffing or operational requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for leasing one 55-Ton Crane to support the Materiel Fielding Team at Fort Hood, Texas. The primary goal is to provide overhead lifting and movement of support items for fielding combat tanks to Army units worldwide.

• Service Type: Non-personal services contract for crane leasing.

• Equipment: One 55-Ton Crane.

• Lifting Capacity: Capable of lifting and hauling up to 60,000 LBS.

• Contractor Responsibilities: Provide the crane, all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and one training session on crane operation and safety.

• Government Responsibilities: Provide crane operators and oversight of crane usage. Provide all necessary utilities (water, electricity, lubrication).

• Maintenance: Contractor shall provide scheduled maintenance at 250 and 500-hour intervals and be on call for emergency service within 48 hours.

• Training: One on-site training session covering crane controls, operational features, startup/shutdown, basic operation, and safety considerations.

• Accessories: Provide all required slings, hooks, cables, or other lifting devices.

• Cranes must be fully operational upon delivery.

• Scheduled maintenance must be completed within 10 business days of notification.

• Emergency services must be performed within 48 hours of order receipt.

• Contractor compliance with schedules will be used for CPAR reporting.

• Failure to meet performance standards may result in payment reductions.

• Place of Performance: Materiel Fielding Issue Yard, Fort Hood TX 76544.

• Period of Performance: To Be Determined (TBD).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Access & Security: Contractor personnel must comply with installation access and security policies.

• Quality Control: Contractor is responsible for ensuring services meet contract requirements.

• Applicable Publications: Contractor must adhere to EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR 1910, DoD 5200.08-R, AR 190-13, AR 385-10, and DA Pam 385-40, among others.

• Attachments: Refer to Attachment 1 (Performance Requirements Summary) and Attachment 3 (Crane Performance Characteristics).

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research purposes to determine the availability and capability of small businesses (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, SDB, Other Small Business) to provide one leased 55-Ton crane without operators. This is not a solicitation for proposals.

The government requires one leased 55-Ton crane capable of lifting between 40,000 lbs and 60,000 lbs for overhead lifting and movement of support items for tanks and the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) system. The crane must meet specific technical specifications including continuous rotation, boom extension up to 35', all-weather cab, all-wheel drive, 4-wheel steer, and a load limiting computer. The contractor must also provide an on-site training session on crane operation and safety. Routine maintenance and compliance with all applicable laws are required.

• Emergency Maintenance: Within 48 hours of notification for inoperable cranes.
• Scheduled Maintenance: Within 10 days of notification.

Fort Hood, Texas

Anticipated 1-year base period with four (4) one-year option periods.

532412 – Equipment Rental and Leasing. Interested parties may recommend an alternative NAICS code with justification.

Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement (max 5 pages) including:

• Company Information (Name, Address, CAGE, UEI, POC)

• Business Status (Size, Socioeconomic Classifications)

• Technical Capability to meet requirements

• Past Performance (at least one similar project within the last 5 years, including contract details and customer POC)

• Deadline: April 29, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time

• Submit To: Joshua.s.eash.mil@army.mil

• Subject Line: "Response to Sources Sought: 55-Ton Crane Lease"