58 MXS 70-Ton Truck Crane Rental

SOL #: FA9401-26-Q-0009Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA9401 377 MSG PK

KIRTLAND AFB, NM, 87117-0001, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

Other Cryptologic Equipment And Components (5811)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/320decab9d0745a7b969273df4ba1eef/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 2, 2026, 9:00 PM

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, specifically the 58th Maintenance Squadron (58 MXS), has a requirement for the rental of a 70-ton truck crane with a certified operator and rigger at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ). The service is needed for a specific lift operation involving a CV-22 Ground Instructional Training Aircraft (GITA) on March 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

Provide one (1) 70-ton crane truck with a certified operator and rigger.
Perform a lift operation on March 13, 2026, between 1000-1400 local Albuquerque time.
The lift involves a CV-22 GITA Aircraft, weighing approximately 38,000 lbs.
Required lift capacity: minimum of 70 tons.
Lift distance: Approximately 45 ft from the Center of Gravity; Lift height: Approximately 4' off the ground.
Contractor must provide lifting slings, shackles, and all necessary equipment and materials.
Contractor is responsible for all equipment, necessary materials, and rigging equipment.
Travel time to and from Kirtland AFB is not included.
Contractor must conform to Government safety regulations.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ for commercial items).
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
NAICS Code: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (Size Standard: $19M).
Place of Performance: Kirtland AFB, NM.
Questions Due: February 25, 2026, 1400 MST.
Response Due: March 02, 2026, 1400 MST.
Quotes Validity: Through March 31, 2026.
Published Date: February 23, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes must be submitted via email to the points of contact listed.
Price quotations must be submitted on Attachment 2 - Quote Sheet.
Technical submissions must be on a separate document.
Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on technical capability and price. Technical capability is significantly more important than price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.