PWD CRANE SUPPORT Svcs
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 Navy, specifically the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) Twentynine Palms, CA, is soliciting proposals for Crane Support Services for its Public Works Division (PWD). This requirement involves daily and weekly rental of crane services with certified operators and riggers for loading and offloading heavy materials. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 16, 2026, at 01:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide crane support services and equipment, including certified experienced operators and riggers, for loading and offloading HVAC units (up to 4,000 LBS, lifted up to 40 feet), electrical transformers, fuel tanks, and other heavy materials. Services are required at various locations aboard the MCAGCC 29 Palms installation, including port-to-port support. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including EPA. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0630 - 1600, not exceeding 8 working hours per day plus lunch. Daily and weekly rates for emergency and unforeseen lifts are also required. All heavy equipment must be safe and fully operational, meeting specific safety requirements (e.g., seatbelts, mirrors, cameras, lights, brakes, horn, audible reverse warning).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied requirements-type contract with indefinite quantity for daily/weekly rentals).
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with a Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.
- Proposal Due Date: March 16, 2026, at 01:00 PM Local Time.
- Questions Due Date: March 11, 2026, at 09:00 AM (PT).
- Published Date: March 3, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically and organized into three volumes:
- Volume I (Technical Proposal): Must include product name, full description, and personnel certifications (crane and rigger operator).
- Volume II (Price Proposal): Submitted on SF 1449, with specific blocks completed and pricing annotated per CLIN.
- Volume III (Past Performance): Include no more than three (3) recent and relevant contracts. Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated price among proposals meeting or exceeding acceptability standards for non-cost factors (Technical, Past Performance, and Price).
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, covering areas such as Service Contract Labor Standards, Access/Security Requirements, and Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (WAWF). Contractors must maintain liability insurance. A Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Public Works Division (PWD) is identified.