LAND MOBILE CRANE & OPERATOR
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, specifically FA4418 628 CONS PK, is seeking a Land Mobile Crane & Operator to assist with off-loading vessel cargo at Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapon Station, Goose Creek, SC. This is a Solicitation (FA441826Q0045) issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due April 7, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a land mobile crane, a National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) certified operator, and rigger(s). The crane must meet OSHA 1926 subpart CC, OSHA 1926.1412(f), and ASME B30.5 standards, with slings and lifting devices adhering to ASME B30.9 and/or ASME B30.20. Key specifications for the crane include:
- Lifting Capability: 250 tons
- Maximum Cargo Weight: 78,000 lbs
- Maximum Lift Distance: 70 feet
- Capable of lifting vessel cargo to a minimum clearance height of 5 feet above the vessel.
The government will provide a 20-foot Tandemloc Autoloc Spreader and spotters during off-load operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (SF 1449)
- Period of Performance: April 9, 2026, to April 14, 2026. The crane will remain at the designated location for a minimum of 4 calendar days upon 24-hour notification. Off-loading operations are expected to last 8 hours.
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Charleston – Naval Weapon Station, Goose Creek, SC.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238990 (Size Standard: $19,000,000.00)
- Offer Due Date: April 7, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
Evaluation
Award will be based on price and other factors to be inserted by the Contracting Officer. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Contractor personnel require background checks for access to Joint Base Charleston.
- A Wage Determination (No. 2015-4427, Revision No. 32) applies to this contract, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in South Carolina (Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties). This includes specific Health & Welfare rates, Paid Sick Leave requirements under EO 13706, and vacation/holiday entitlements.
- Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).