Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

SOL #: W911RX25RA003Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QM MICC-FT RILEY

FORT RILEY, KS, 66442-0248, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Hood, TX

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (484110)

PSC

Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery (W036)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/34f50ed2a1d342cda1f0f3ad35c27050/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 23, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 5, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Riley (MICC-Riley) is seeking Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Rental and Leasing Services for Fort Cavazos, Texas, and surrounding areas. This requirement is for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), 100% set-aside for Small Businesses, to support mobilization and movement operations. The Government anticipates issuing a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) in March 2026, with the actual RFP released no earlier than March 20, 2026. Feedback on the draft RFP is requested by March 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide non-personal MHE and transportation assets, including operators, to support deployment, redeployment, exercises, equipment turn-in, and movement efforts for III Corps and tenant units. Services include secure ground transportation of containerized and non-containerized cargo (up to 300 tons) and recovery of disabled equipment. Required equipment includes 15K, 30K, and 36K forklifts (with weight scales), container handling equipment (RTCH equivalent), 115-ton and 300-ton cranes, heavy equipment transportation systems (HETS equivalent), and various flatbed trucks. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, equipment, supplies, maintenance, and fuel.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC)
Acquisition Strategy: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products/Services), FAR Part 15 (Negotiation), FAR Subpart 16.5 (Indefinite Delivery Contracts), FAR Subpart 19.5 (Total Small Business Set-Asides).
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
Period of Performance: One-year base period (February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027) and four (4) 12-month option periods.
Place of Performance: Fort Cavazos, TX, and surrounding areas within a 100-mile radius, including unit motor pools, deployment readiness facilities, and rail operations centers.
Wage Determination: Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Bell County, TX will apply.
Source Selection: Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) in accordance with FAR 15.101-2.

Key Requirements

Contractor personnel must meet all licensing and insurance requirements, undergo background checks, and comply with safety, environmental, and security regulations (e.g., AT Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, TARP training). Equipment must be safely operable and prominently display the company name. The contractor must provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and submit various reports. While services are generally Monday-Friday, 0730-1730 hrs, 24-hour operations may be required based on Task Orders.