Type 1 Family of All-Terrain Cranes

The U.S. Army is conducting a market survey via a sources sought questionnaire to identify potential providers for the Type I Family of All-Terrain Cranes (FOATC). The government intends to procure approximately 52 units, including ancillary equipment and system services. The Type I FOATC is defined as a diesel engine-driven, pneumatic tired, hydraulic operated, all-terrain telescoping boom crane with a continuously revolving superstructure and cab. These vehicles must be conveyable via rail, marine, highway, and air transportation and must feature at least four independent outriggers with removable pads and a spare wheel/tire assembly. Technical requirements are governed by Purchase Description AT-PRF-0001 (Version 1.4) and various military and industry standards, including MIL-STD-810H for environmental engineering, MIL-STD-1472 for human engineering, and ISO 7752 and ASME B30 for crane controls. The system must be operable by soldiers ranging from the 5th percentile female to the 95th percentile male while wearing MOPP IV clothing and must be fully operational within two hours using two soldiers with standard tools. Strict prohibitions are in place regarding hazardous materials such as asbestos, beryllium, and mercury, with specific allowable exceptions for certain electrical components and lead-acid batteries. Interested respondents must provide detailed information regarding their manufacturing capabilities, small business status, security clearances, and estimated costs. Submissions must be sent to June Brown by the specified deadline, including any relevant product brochures or manuals. The government is seeking to determine the availability of commercial systems and the capacity of original equipment manufacturers to meet these specific technical and operational requirements.