Lifting Equipment Load Testing

The Department of the Air Force, through the 325th Contracting Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, is conducting market research under solicitation number F4819CS260001 to determine contractor availability for lifting equipment load testing services. This sources-sought notice seeks responses from small businesses capable of performing load tests on a specified list of rigging and lifting hardware, including Twin Path slings, lifting beams, shackles, and other rigging components, in full compliance with ASME standards and OSHA-certified inspection protocols. All testing must include pre- and post-test photographic documentation and certified documentation from qualified personnel, with final acceptance occurring at Tyndall AFB. The requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 541380 indicating a small business size standard of $16.5 million in average annual receipts. Contractors must submit a capabilities statement and estimated lead time via email by May 7, 2026, and must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for any future award. Personnel requiring access to Tyndall AFB must obtain a DoD Common Access Card through the Trusted Agent Sponsorship System and a Defense Biometrics Identification System pass, subject to criminal history background checks per AFMAN 31-113 and a 2015 Installation Commander’s memorandum. Contractors are responsible for ensuring timely return of all credentials upon project completion or personnel departure, with payment withholding applicable for noncompliance. The REAL ID Act applies to residents of certain states needing additional documentation for base access. No formal contract line items, pricing, or evaluation criteria are included, as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research action with no obligation to award. Equipment pickup is required by May 22, 2026, but no delivery schedule, FOB terms, packaging, or marking requirements are specified.