Rota Crane Services
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 is soliciting proposals for Rota Crane Services to provide certified crane and operator support at Rota International Airport, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). These services are required for cargo loading and unloading operations during two distinct periods in June and July 2026. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide one (1) certified crane with a minimum lifting capacity of 30,000 pounds (10 tons at a 6-meter reach), along with all necessary rigging equipment and a specialized lifting beam. A qualified, certified, and English-speaking crane operator is also required. Services will involve cargo loading and unloading as directed by the Government representative, primarily during initial cargo arrival and final redeployment phases of an exercise.
Key Requirements & Compliance
- Equipment: Crane must be OSHA certified with documented proof of current load testing and structural inspections. Rigging equipment must be visually inspected before each lift.
- Personnel: Operator must be certified and English-speaking.
- Safety: Strict compliance with US codes and regulations, including OSHA standards and ASME/ANSI B30.5.
- Logistics: Contractor is responsible for acquiring all necessary personnel badges, vehicle passes, and flight line clearances post-award.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-5693 (Revision No. 27) for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to the CNMI.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Product Service Code: W039 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238990, Size Standard $19.00M).
- Performance Dates: June 15-19, 2026, and June 30-July 3, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: May 11, 2026, at 03:00 PM local time.
- Published Date: May 8, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on price and other factors, with specific weighting detailed in the solicitation. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference. Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card (GPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Contacts
- Primary: Joshua Pickering (joshua.pickering.3@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Samantha J Valverde (samantha.Valverde@us.af.mil)