Presolicitation Notice for 2 SLS Crane Rental
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, specifically the 30 CONS PK office under the DEPT OF DEFENSE, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the rental of one (1) mobile crane to support the Space Cowboys (2 SLS/DOC) Mk21-b "Trinity" mission training. This is a full and open competition. The training exercise is scheduled for May-July 2026 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Lompoc, CA. Questions are due by April 10, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, and the response date for quotations is April 21, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) mobile crane capable of lifting a total of 102,673 lbs (22,293 lbs Strongback weight + 80,380 lbs training booster + rigging equipment) from a maximum 75ft radius with an 85 ft hook height. The crane is needed for 2 days, with an option to extend for an additional day. The primary use is for emplacement and removal operations training, including lifting the roof off a Strongback vehicle, erecting it, lifting a training booster, and replacing the roof. The crane must be operational inside Test Pad 01 (TP-01).
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Provide one (1) mobile crane meeting specified lifting capacities and dimensions.
- Provide one (1) certified crane operator and one (1) rigger; operator certifications must accompany the bid.
- Ensure proper grounding for all equipment to prevent static electricity buildup.
- Provide proofload certifications for all rigging used.
- All vendor-supplied equipment must be UL/ETL approved.
- Vendor must have knowledge of crane operations and rigging for explosive payloads.
- Comply with all federal, state, Air Force, local, and county laws and regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: N/A, Full and open competition
- NAICS: 238990 – "All Other Specialty Trade Contractors" (Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Product Service Code: W038 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Vandenberg Space Force Base, Lompoc, CA
- Crane Operational By: Morning of May 5, 2026
- Period of Performance: May 5, 2026 (with option for extension)
- Questions Due: April 10, 2026, 1:00 P.M. PDT
- Quotations Due: April 21, 2026, 1:00 P.M. PDT
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, based on an evaluation of:
- Price
- Technical Acceptability
Government Furnished Items
Electricity, access to TP-01, dumpsters, recycling containers, security forces, fire protection, emergency medical services, 1 Strongback, 1 Strongback spreader bar, 1 Lifting beam, 1 10ft 50 ton sling, and 1 55 ton shackle.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Chris Hummel (christopher.hummel.6@spaceforce.mil)
- Secondary: Moises Flores (moises.flores.1@spaceforce.mil), Scott Yeaple (scott.yeaple@spaceforce.mil)