NMMC Sherman Tank Transportation & Salvage
Overview
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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 Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), on behalf of the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Sherman Tank Transportation & Salvage. This RFI seeks market information and industry feedback for planning purposes regarding the salvage, recovery, and transportation of one M4A3 Sherman tank and usable parts from a second M4A3 Sherman tank. Both tanks are located at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms, California, and are to be transported to the NMMC's Museum Support Facility in Dumfries, Virginia. Responses are due by May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
- Salvage, recovery, and transportation of one M4A3 Sherman tank (s/n 50296).
- Salvage of usable parts from a second M4A3 Sherman tank (s/n 62179), including specific track runs, bogey trucks, bulldozer mount, and other components.
- All salvaged parts must be palletized and secured with steel banding; smaller parts require boxing prior to palletizing.
- Requires a 120-ton or larger crane, an RGN semi-trailer truck, and a 35k forklift.
- A written work plan and transportation plan must be submitted within two weeks post kick-off.
- Delivery of the tank and salvaged parts to the NMMC Museum Support Facility is required within 90 days of contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) for market research. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
- Set-Aside: Not specified; vendors are asked to indicate any applicable socioeconomic set-asides they qualify for.
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
- Published: April 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- This is an RFI ONLY and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award.
- Industry feedback is requested on technical specifications, cost and performance risks, capabilities, competition barriers, pricing, NAICS/PSC codes, and required certifications.
- Submissions should include a Capabilities Statement (maximum 2 pages) and other requested business information.
- Responses must be submitted via email to david.laster@usmc.mil.
Additional Notes
- A "Draft" Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for reference.
- Base access to Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms requires DBIDS registration and a background check.
- Insurance coverage of $250,000 is required.