58 MXS 70-Ton Truck Crane Rental

The Department of the Air Force, through the 58th Maintenance Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is soliciting quotes under solicitation number FA9401-26-Q-0009 for a one-day rental of a 70-ton truck crane with a certified crane operator and necessary rigging personnel and equipment. The lift operation is scheduled for March 13, 2026, and involves the careful hoisting of a CV-22 Ground Instructional Training Aircraft using existing lifting points with precise specifications for boom length and lifting configuration. The requirement includes provision of all lifting hardware such as slings and shackles, compliance with stringent safety standards, and completion of the task within a prescribed four-hour window. The work supports the mission readiness of the 58th Maintenance Squadron’s aircraft maintenance operations and is monitored by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan with defined performance metrics to ensure adherence to scheduling and safety protocols. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990 and will be awarded based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, where technical capability is prioritized over price. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing ethics, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity compliance including safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on certain telecommunications and software vendors, wage and labor protections, and subcontractor flowdowns. The contract requires electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system and mandates full compliance with applicable Air Force safety standards and regulations. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide all required representations and certifications. The contract is a fixed-price, commercial item acquisition with an option for staging or parking deliverables on-site before the lift operation; however, pricing details are not available in the solicitation. The government reserves the right to reschedule based on environmental factors. Point of contact information is provided for submission and inquiries, emphasizing electronic submission channels.