NTC Crane Support 1ID 2ABCT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W911RX26QA043) is for crane services, specifically for providing a crane operator, rigging crew, and one crane capable of hoisting an M1A2 Abrams Tank from a rail car onto the ground. The services include delivery, setup, tear down, and removal of the crane from the place of performance at Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kansas. The contractor is responsible for all transport and permits.

• Provision of a crane operator and rigging crew.

• Provision of one crane capable of hoisting an M1A2 Abrams Tank.

• Delivery, setup, tear down, and removal of the crane.

• Contractor responsible for all transport and permits.

• Services to be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Section 5.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Product Service Code: W039.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 532412.

• Claimant Program Code: S1.

• Period of Performance: May 6, 2026, to May 13, 2026.

• Offerors shall submit a firm-fixed-price (FFP) quote.

• Quotes must include a total price for all services and an itemized breakout of service components.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically (PDF or Microsoft Excel/Word) to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer.

• Quotes must reference the solicitation number and include company name, address, DUNS/UEI, CAGE code, and point of contact.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose price is determined fair and reasonable, with evaluation based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical evaluation will confirm that proposed services meet PWS requirements.

• The Government may reject any or all offers, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities.

• Offerors' initial offers should contain their best terms from a price and technical standpoint, as the Government intends to award without discussions.

• Quotes shall remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after submission.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: May 4, 2026, 03:00 PM.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Fort Riley access and delivery information is provided, including specific ACPs and operating hours.

• Commercial vehicle drivers require a valid driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance.

• Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1400 Hrs (CST).

• The solicitation includes a Crane PWS and Wage Determination as attachments.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5337, Revision No. 29) for the state of Kansas, specifically for the counties of Pottawatomie and Riley. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. This document is crucial for contractors to understand the labor costs associated with performing services on federal contracts in the specified geographic area.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on health and welfare, vacation, and holidays are provided later in the document.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) for covered contracts.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing their proposals. Failure to comply with the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements can lead to non-compliance and potential disqualification. The document specifies the minimum hourly rates for a wide range of occupations, ensuring fair wages for service employees working on federal contracts in the specified region.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide operators, a rigging team, and a crane capable of hoisting an M1A2 Tank (73.59 tons) off a rail car, and to load other Non-Mission Capable (NMC) equipment from rail cars onto the ground.

• Provide one crane, operators, and a rigging team.

• Crane must be capable of lifting an M1A2 Tank (73.59 tons) at a radius of up to 38 feet.

• Utilize rigging points on the four corners of the tank, with a minimum sling length of 10-15 feet per leg, capable of at least 80 tons.

• Use spreader bars to prevent cable damage to the tank.

• Load various NMC equipment including M1A2 Abrams Tank, M1120A2 Truck, M1074A1 Material Handling Crane w/ winch, M88A2 Tracked Recovery Vehicle, and M2A3 Fighting Vehicle.

• Deliver and set up the crane, perform operations, and then break down and remove the crane.

• Crane must be ready to lift by 0800 on May 7, 2026.

• Daily work time not to exceed 14 hours, with a maximum of 6 hours overtime.

• Crane breakdown and removal cannot begin before 4 PM on May 12, 2026, unless released by the COR.

• Acknowledge all repair calls within 1 hour and complete repairs within 24 hours (excluding weekends and federal holidays).

• Period of Performance: May 6, 2026, to May 13, 2026.

• Location: Camp Funston Rail Yard, in the vicinities of Spur 1 and B Street, Fort Riley, KS.

• Contractor is responsible for all equipment, repairs, parts, delivery, pick-up, operator/rigging crew labor (including overtime), permits/tolls, and per diem.

• Contractor must adhere to applicable regulations, publications, and local policies.

• Contractor employees must complete Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training within 30 days of contract start or employment.

• Background checks are required for all contractor employees and subcontractors.