ManliftS MX
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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 is soliciting proposals for Manlift Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair Services at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), Lakehurst, New Jersey. This requirement, Solicitation FA448426R0003, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The latest amendment extends the proposal due date to April 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive preventive maintenance, inspections, service, and repair for various manlifts listed in Appendix A. Services must comply with American National Standard Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms (ANSI/SIA) and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) requirements. Key tasks include:
- Preventive Maintenance & Inspections: Quarterly and annual services, adhering to manufacturer specifications and Appendix B Inspection Checklist. Schedules must be submitted within 15 days of contract award.
- Repairs: Addressing mechanical, electrical, control, and safety deficiencies. Repairs must commence within two days of COR approval and be completed within five days. Material costs exceeding $100 require a written estimate, and major repairs have a financial threshold of $5,000. The latest amendment clarifies that for small repairs (material cost less than $100), the contractor will absorb labor costs, and no additional travel costs will be authorized for materials ordered during regular maintenance schedules.
- Service Calls: Responding to manlift failures Monday through Friday, 0700 AM – 0400 PM, limited to 4 hours of labor and $100 for materials.
- Performance Standards: A 95% on-time performance threshold is required for preventive maintenance, major repairs, and service calls.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: A base period plus four option years, with a possible six-month extension.
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $12.5 million.
- Place of Performance: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Lakehurst, New Jersey.
Key Requirements & Performance
- Technician Certification: All technicians must possess a valid manlift Certification to Repair and Operate.
- Security: Contractors must comply with mandatory security protocols, including criminal history checks, Entry Authority Lists (EALs), and access procedures for JB MDL. Antiterrorism awareness and reporting are also required.
- Medical: Contractors are responsible for the full cost of urgent medical care for their employees at the 87th Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) on JBMDL.
- Wage Determinations: Applicable wage determinations (e.g., WD 2015-4191 for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester counties and WD 2015-4195 for Monmouth, Ocean counties) establish minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to alexander.gibson.4@us.af.mil and melody.ciulo@us.af.mil.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability requires proof of state licenses and technician certification.
- Amendments: This solicitation has been amended five times. The latest amendment (0005) clarified repair cost absorption and extended the due date. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.
Important Notes
A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the government's monitoring approach. Contractors must also adhere to environmental compliance, safety regulations, and personnel conduct requirements on base.