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USMC National Museum Sherman Tank Transportation & Salvage UPDATED 24 AUGUST 2026

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M0026426Q0134Federal

Submission Closed09/03/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation M0026426Q0134 is a firm-fixed-price contract set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 488510. The project requires the recovery and transportation of an M4A3 Sherman tank (s/n 50296) from Range 106 at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms, California, to the National Museum of the Marine Corps Museum Support Facility in Dumfries, Virginia. This operation necessitates the use of a crane with a capacity of 120 tons or larger and a multi-axle RGN semi-trailer. Additionally, the contractor must perform on-site salvage of specific historical components from a second tank hull (s/n 62179), including tracks, road wheels, drive sprockets, and other hardware. These salvaged parts must be preserved, palletized using steel strapping, and shipped to the same destination in Virginia. The period of performance runs from September 15, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a requirement that all deliveries be completed within 90 days of the award. Award selection is based on price, provided the offeror is technically acceptable and possesses a neutral to satisfactory past performance. A mandatory site visit was required for eligibility, and all final quotes were due by September 3, 2026. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and rigging, and must adhere to MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. Invoicing is conducted via the Wide Area Workflow with NET 30 payment terms.

General Info

Recover and transport two Sherman tanks, salvage parts, attend mandatory site visit, register by August 11, 2026, proposals due September 3, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

488510 - Freight Transportation Arrangement

Place of Performance

Twentynine Palms, CA, 92278, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

M0026426Q01340001 - Solicitation Amendment SF 30

2 pages · amendment

High

M0026426Q0134 Amendment 0001 Q&A

12 pages · amendment

High

NMMC M4A3 Tank Salvage, Recovery and Transportation PWS

12 pages · sow

High

NMMC Sherman Tank Salvage and Transport PWS RFQ

13 pages · pws

High

Solicitation M0026426Q0134 for FY26 NMMC Sherman Tank Salvage and Transportation

31 pages · rfq

High

Wage Determination 2015-5629 for Riverside and San Bernardino, CA

wage-determination

High

Wage Determination No. 2015-4281 Revision 37

wage-determination

High

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2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 29

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedAug 5

The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedAug 24

The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 3

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/03/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Contacts2 people available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

Contacts

David Laster

contact@example.gov

Michael Bogatyr

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The purpose of this requirement is to recover M4A3 Sherman s/n 50296, currently located at Range 106 on the west side of Marine Corps Base (MCB) Twentynine Palms. This will require a crane to lift the 30-ton tank and load onto an RGN semi-trailer for transportation back to the NMMC’s Museum Support Facility (MSF) at 17001 Interstate Dr, Dumfries, VA.

In addition to recovering s/n 50296, services are also required to salvage usable parts from the hull of M4A3 s/n 62179 also located on MCB Twentynine Palms. Parts required are the two runs of tracks, all ten road wheels, road wheel arms, two drive sprockets, idler wheel, dozer mount and six return rollers (with mounting hardware and retaining brackets). These will need to be palletized and shipped to the same address as above.

Please see attached RFQ, PWS, and attachments for full details.

Potential Offerors are REQUIRED to attend a site visit to assess physical site conditions during the solicitation period to be considered for award.

1. Date, Time, and Location

Date: Friday, August 14th, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. Local (Pacific) Time (Note to Quoters: Range briefing and visitor center coordination will begin promptly at this time).

Meeting Location: MCB Twentynine Palms Visitor Center (Building 901), 901 Adobe Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277.

2. RSVP and Registration Requirements

Vendors planning to attend this site visit must notify David Laster via email at david.laster@usmc.mil no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026.

Your RSVP must include: Company/Entity Legal Name, CAGE Code, and UEI.

Full names (First, Middle, Last) of all individuals attending (maximum of 2 representatives per firm).

Confirmation of active registration or pending submission in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).

Additional information can be found at the following link:
https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Special-Staff/Mission-Assurance/Provost-Marshals-Office/Visitor-Center
/#visiting

Failure to RSVP by the deadline, register for DBIDS, and receive approved base access will result in the denial of range entry. There will be no makeup site visits or late entry accommodated under any circumstances.

Formal Q&A Process: To receive an official response, all questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist by the formal Q&A deadline (Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Any changes to the requirements or clarifications will be issued exclusively via a written amendment to the solicitation on SAM.gov.

UPDATE 05 AUGUST 2026: In addition, per MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, 29 Palms local regulations, the following information is required for all site visit attendees, which must be provided prior to the site visit deadline above:

Full Names
Date of Birth
Drivers License Number & State
Nationality (Passport informaton, additional biometrics appointment required if non-US Citizen)

A USMC MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, 29 Palms Hold Harmless form will be provided to access the site visit areas.

UPDATE 24 AUGUST 2026: Please see attached amendment providing Government responses from industry Q&A and clarifications from the mandatory site visit from 14 August 2026.

PLEASE NOTE, only offerors who have attended the mandatory site visit are eligible for consideration for award.

Revisions have been made to the PWS referring back to Q&A received and site visit, please see attachments for detail.