Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Restricted Competition) Shuttlelift SL200II Gantry Crane Procurement & Long-Term Sustainment Support

The U.S. Air Force is soliciting a restricted competition for the procurement of a Shuttlelift SL200II Gantry Crane along with a five-year continuous on-demand sustainment program that includes preventive maintenance and just-in-time spare parts supply. This combined synopsis and solicitation is issued directly to Marine Travelift, Inc., doing business as Shuttlelift, a small business with CAGE code 50963, operating under NAICS code 333923. The contract does not involve a traditional competitive bid process and is being issued as the sole solicitation, with no separate written document to follow. The offer deadline is August 21, 2026, and responses must be submitted by this date to be considered. The requirement is managed by the Department of Defense through the Air Force Contracting Office located at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee, with performance to occur in New Mexico. Brooke Vandeman is the primary point of contact and can be reached via email for any procurement inquiries. The award will be made without competition based on the unique proprietary nature of the Shuttlelift SL200II system, ensuring continued operational support through the manufacturer directly. The sustainment program is critical to maintaining crane availability and minimizing downtime through proactive maintenance and rapid spare parts delivery.