Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services
Overview
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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 FA5702 379 ECONS office, is soliciting proposals for Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity (RFQ FA570226Q0009) seeks a contractor to provide scheduled and unscheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair services for various heavy equipment. Proposals are due February 16, 2026, at 07:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor necessary for the continuous and safe operation of Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), Mobile Cranes, and Forklifts. Key services include:
- Commissioning, quarterly, annual, and programmed inspections and maintenance.
- Annual load tests and certifications by a "Qualified Person."
- Corrective maintenance, including routine (72-hour response) and emergency (24-hour response) service calls.
- Documentation of all inspections, load tests, and certifications.
- Hazardous material inventory and management in compliance with regulations. Performance metrics require 95% on-time response for service calls and a maximum of one repair of the same component within a 30-day period. Compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, industry standards, and federal/local regulations (including OSHA) is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811310, Small Business Size Standard: $8 Million
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027), followed by four one-year option periods, and a final 6-month service extension (March 1, 2031 - August 31, 2031).
- Place of Performance: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Issue Date: January 29, 2026
- Questions Close: February 5, 2026, at 07:00 AM EST
- Offer Due Date: February 16, 2026, at 07:00 AM EST
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on technical capability and price. Offerors must adhere to Sections L and M of the solicitation.
- Requirements: Firms must be registered in SAM. Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Diana Alen, diana.alen@us.af.mil, 813-455-4569.