Notice of Intent to Single Source - PIO Scissor Lift
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, 35th Contracting Squadron, has issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source for the rental of Scissor Lifts and Telehandlers for the 35 FW/PIO at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The intent is to award a contract to AKTIO CORPORATION (CAGE JS962). This notice is not a request for competitive quotations.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the rental of specific heavy equipment for a duration of less than two weeks. The equipment includes:
- Scissor Lift x2
- Telehandler MT 1440 x1
- Telehandler MRT 2150 x1
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Single Source (Special Notice)
- Intended Awardee: AKTIO CORPORATION (CAGE JS962)
- Product Service Code: W038 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment)
- Questions Due: June 12, 2026
- Published: May 28, 2026
Justification
Market research conducted by the 35th Contracting Squadron indicated that AKTIO CORPORATION is the only vendor capable of providing all the necessary equipment to meet the requirement within the needed timeframe. While other vendors can provide Material Handling Equipment (MHE), they cannot supply all the specific MHE required for this project, which is in limited stock in the region.
Action Items
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via e-mail to SrA Alexander T. Holliday at alexander.holliday@us.af.mil and 1st Lt Kade N. Forrester at kade.forrester.1@us.af.mil.