Gantry Crane Repair

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the repair of a Shuttlelift SL200 Gantry Crane (SN: 292 1202) at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Marine Travelift Inc, the parent company of Shuttlelift, citing sole source justification under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Interested parties may submit capability statements by April 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves the comprehensive repair of the gantry crane:

• Base Requirement (CLIN 0001): Provide and install all repair parts as itemized in Appendix A, Part 1. This includes on-site technical service, removal of damaged components, installation of new parts, acceptance testing to certify full operational status and OEM standards, and provision of a signed certificate of completion/service report. All damaged and replaced components must be returned to the Government.
• Optional Parts (CLIN 0002-0004): Furnish and install parts listed in Appendix A, Part 2, if authorized by the Contracting Officer.
• Shipping and Handling (CLIN 0005): Covers freight costs for any exercised optional CLINs.
• All parts must be OEM-certified, and services must be performed by Shuttlelift-authorized technicians.
• All on-site work and crane certification must be completed no later than 6 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
• Acquisition Authority: Sole source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
• NAICS Code: 333923 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees).
• Set-Aside: This is a sole source acquisition intended for a small business (Marine Travelift Inc). It is not a competitive set-aside.

Submission & Evaluation

• This is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotes.
• Response Deadline: Interested parties may submit a capability statement, bid, proposal, or quotation by April 6, 2026, at 1300 MDT.
• Anticipated Award Date: April 10, 2026.
• Submission Method: All information must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (Brett Moore) and Contract Specialist (Mikayla Roland).
• Evaluation: Market research indicates Shuttlelift is the only vendor capable of meeting the specifications. The Government reserves the right to determine not to compete this action based on responses received.

Contacts

• Contract Specialist: Mikayla Roland (mikayla.roland@us.af.mil)
• Contracting Officer: Brett Moore (brett.moore.6@us.af.mil)