Notice of Award Sole Source to RMS Cranes, LLC

The Department of Defense awarded a firm fixed price, sole source contract to RMS Cranes, LLC on March 26, 2026, for $457,925.82. This simplified acquisition, under solicitation FA910126PB014, provides for the all-inclusive rental of a 900-ton mobile crane, including a certified crew, support equipment, transport, setup, and removal. The services are to be performed at the Holloman High Speed Test Track at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, for a period of performance from April 1 to April 24, 2026. The award was justified under FAR 6.302-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency following the failure of a government-owned crane critical to rocket-sled test missions. This failure posed a significant risk, including a potential 60 percent reduction in mission capability and an estimated 10 million dollar financial loss. RMS Cranes was selected as the only vendor capable of meeting the urgent 24-hour response requirement and providing a cost-effective solution to avoid unacceptable delays to ten scheduled missions. The contract was managed by the contracting office at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee.