5-Year Crane Inspection

The 341st Contracting Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana intends to award a sole-source contract to MGX Equipment Services for a comprehensive 5-year inspection and disassembly of a Manitowoc Crane 1400 boom, specifically performing the 3000-hour inspection as outlined in the crane's operation and service manual. MGX Equipment Services is recognized as the only authorized National Crane repair provider in Montana, which is the basis for the sole-source determination. The contract is not open for competitive bidding, but other responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals if they believe they can provide the required services, with the understanding that the government will consider any submissions received by February 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM MST. Responses must be submitted in writing to the designated contact at Malmstrom AFB, with oral responses not accepted. The contract falls under the NAICS code 811310, which pertains to commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance. The notice emphasizes that if no alternative sources demonstrate that competition would be beneficial, the award will proceed solely with MGX Equipment Services. The contract aims to ensure the crane's continued operational readiness through scheduled maintenance, with further details available through the provided contact information or the official SAM.gov link.