Crane and Rigger Support

This contract is a follow-on requirement solicited under W911SG26QA036 for crane, rigging, and 18-wheeler flat-bed transport services at McGregor Range, New Mexico, to support the Japanese Self-Defense Forces by loading and unloading HAWK and PATRIOT radar systems, missiles, sea-vans, crating materials, and Chu-SAM equipment. The work is governed by a detailed Performance Work Statement that mandates 24-hour responsiveness for critical operations, mandatory pre-operation crane inspections with failure resolution within two hours, and full compliance with safety standards including 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, as well as Army Corps of Engineers Manual 385-1-1. All personnel must possess at least three years of documented experience in military missile equipment handling and hold valid certifications for crane operation, rigging, and commercial driving. The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 484220 and is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract with a base period of one year from July 10, 2026, to July 9, 2027, and up to four one-year option periods extending through July 9, 2030. Offerors must submit proposals via email by June 15, 2026, using the SF 1449 form on company letterhead with completed CLIN pricing, and must be registered in SAM with a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code. The award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror whose technical proposal meets the acceptable standard, with the Government evaluating the option year cost as half the base period price. The Contractor is required to implement a Quality Control Plan addressing continuous improvement, inspections, corrective actions, root cause analysis, and customer feedback, submitted within five days of award, and must comply with WAWF electronic invoicing, maintain permanent identification of all contractor-owned equipment and vehicles, and adhere to strict physical security protocols under AR 190-13 including monthly checklist submissions. Key personnel—project manager, crane operators, riggers, and truck drivers—are specified, and the Contractor must comply with whistleblower protections, employee identity verification, subrogation restrictions, and trade agreements while maintaining full responsibility for quality assurance and environmental safety compliance. Government-furnished property, including wooden crates, will be provided, but access to classified information is prohibited unless governed by a