ManliftS MX
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 87 CONS PK office, is soliciting proposals for Manlift Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Services at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), Lakehurst, New Jersey. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and is issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. The latest amendment extends the offer due date to April 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive preventive maintenance, inspections, service, and repair of man lifts at JB MDL. All services must adhere to manufacturer specifications, American National Standard Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms, and Occupational Safety and Health requirements. Key services include:
- Preventive Maintenance, Inspections, and Service: Quarterly and annual maintenance, including servicing all systems, accessories, and fluid levels, as per Appendix B Inspection Checklist.
- Repairs: Addressing mechanical, electrical, control, and safety deficiencies identified during maintenance or inspections. Repairs must commence within two (2) days of COR approval and be completed within five (5) days. Cost estimates are required for materials exceeding $100.
- Service Calls: Responding to man lift failures or malfunctions Monday through Friday, 0700 AM – 0400 PM. Performance standards require 95% on-time performance for all objectives.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Includes a base period and four option years, with a possible six-month extension.
- Place of Performance: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Lakehurst, New Jersey.
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) with a $12.5 million size standard.
Amendments & Key Updates
This solicitation has been amended multiple times. The most recent, Amendment 4, published on April 15, 2026, extends the offer due date to April 25, 2026. It also updated the Contractor Security Appendix (J_04) and Performance Work Statement (J_05 Rev 1), both without security controls. Previous amendments clarified questions, updated Period of Performance (POP) dates, added Section J attachments, and revised clauses and wage determinations.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must demonstrate technical acceptability, including proof of state licenses and certification documentation for technicians performing man lift maintenance, inspection, and repair. Proposals must be submitted electronically to alexander.gibson.4@us.af.mil and melody.ciulo@us.af.mil. Proposals must remain firm for 120 calendar days.
Important Attachments & Requirements
Bidders must review critical attachments, including:
- J_05 Performance Work Statement Rev 1: Details the full scope and performance requirements.
- J_04 Contractor Security Appendix: Outlines mandatory security protocols, background checks, and access procedures for JB MDL.
- J_03 Medical Statement: Clarifies that contractors are responsible for employee medical costs for injuries on base.
- J_01/J_02 Antiterrorism Awareness Guides: Detail contractor responsibilities for base security and reporting suspicious activities.
- J_06/J_07 Wage Determinations: Applicable wage rates for relevant New Jersey counties.
- J_08 Manlift List: Inventory of equipment to be serviced.
- J_09 Maintenance Inspection Requirement: Detailed inspection standards.
- J_11 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): Government's internal monitoring plan.