Notice of Award Sole Source to RMS Cranes, LLC
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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 has issued a Notice of Award for a sole-source contract to RMS Cranes, LLC for the urgent rental of a 900-ton mobile crane at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. The award, valued at $457,925.82, was made on March 26, 2026.
Purpose & Context
This contract addresses a critical mission delay at the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) caused by the unexpected failure of the government's primary 200-ton crane. The 900-ton crane rental is essential for moving large concrete targets for rocket-sled testing, preventing a delay in an upcoming test mission and keeping a critical National Defense program on schedule.
Scope of Work
RMS Cranes, LLC will provide a turn-key, all-inclusive 900-ton mobile crane service. This includes the provision of the crane, all necessary support equipment, and a fully certified crew. Tasks encompass transport, setup, operation, and removal of the equipment at Holloman AFB. The period of performance is approximately April 1, 2026, to April 24, 2026.
Contract Details
- Awardee: RMS Cranes, LLC
- Value: $457,925.82
- Award Date: March 26, 2026
- Contract Type: Sole Source Award under FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency)
- Product/Service Code: W039 - Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment
- Place of Performance: Holloman Air Force Base, NM
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
Justification & Future Actions
The sole-source award was justified by an urgent need, as the government crane failure halted mission capability by an estimated 60% and jeopardized scheduled missions valued at approximately $1 million each. Market research identified RMS Cranes as the only viable vendor capable of meeting the urgent timeline and cost-effective requirements. To preclude future sole-source awards, the government is expediting repair of its owned crane and exploring a multiple-award IDIQ contract for future heavy equipment rental needs.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Brett Moore at brett.moore.6@us.af.mil.