Shuttle Vertical Lift

Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho is seeking a single Shuttle Vertical Lift system to optimize vertical storage and retrieval capabilities, with the requirement that the equipment be fully installed and covered by a warranty. This procurement is structured as a Firm Fixed-Price contract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated under NAICS code 333922, meaning only small businesses with fewer than 500 employees are eligible to compete. The solicitation, identified as FA489726QA019, opens on May 12, 2026, with proposals due by May 18, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the designated Point of Contact. The contract is subject to stringent Department of Defense compliance requirements, including full adherence to Unique Item Identifier (UII) standards under MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, mandating that all deliverables be marked with a two-dimensional Data Matrix symbol containing enterprise identifier, serial number, part number, and other traceable data elements, with UII reporting submitted through the Material Inspection and Receiving Report. Delivery and installation must be completed within 120 days after receipt of order, with FOB Destination terms applying to the performance location at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. The evaluation will be based on price, technical capability, and past performance, with technical and performance factors assessed on a pass/fail basis and award made on a trade-off basis considering all factors. Contractors must comply with extensive security, antiterrorism, and force protection protocols, including obtaining base access credentials, completing background investigations using SF-85 or SF-86 forms, and undergoing antiterrorism training. All personnel require unescorted access authorization via AF Form 2586, and contractors must maintain and submit personnel registries, including security clearance levels and emergency contacts. Compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information and OPSEC requirements is mandatory, enforcing strict handling procedures and requiring the use of NSA-approved shredders for document disposal. Environmental compliance prohibits the use of ozone-depleting substances, and health and safety standards under AFOSH must be strictly followed. Additionally, clauses requiring accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, prohibitions on trafficking and convict labor, anti-discrimination policies, and Buy American provisions are incorporated to ensure legal and ethical performance. Invoicing must be conducted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all deliverables must meet government asset identification and marking standards without exception.