ACV-R Crane Integration
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Program Executive Officer Land Systems (PEO LS), Marine Corps, Quantico, VA, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to Palfinger USA, LLC for the procurement of 36 Model #PSC 14209 Service Cranes. This acquisition is intended to support the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Recovery (ACV-R) Mission Role Variant (MRV) for the ACV Family of Vehicles (FoV). The Government justifies this sole source action under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (FAR 6.103-1(b)), citing substantial cost duplication and unacceptable delays if awarded to any other source, as Palfinger is identified as the only vendor capable of meeting strict operational requirements without modification.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 36 Model #PSC 14209 Service Cranes. These commercial cranes must meet specific technical and operational requirements, including:
- Lifting no less than 6,400 pounds to a height of over 16 feet.
- Capable of positioning a load 12.5 feet from the vehicle's side without the use of a stabilizing outrigger.
- Meeting specific technical specifications suitable for maritime environments.
- Being immediately capable of performing without additional modification or development to meet the Fiscal Year 27/28 timeline. These cranes are crucial for supporting the associated production quantities of the ACV-R to meet the Marine Corps’ Approved Acquisition Objective.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Palfinger USA, LLC
- Estimated Award: End of Fiscal Year 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 336992, Military Armored Vehicle, Tank and Tank Component Manufacturing
- Capability Statement Due: Seven calendar days after May 19, 2026 (i.e., May 26, 2026)
- Published: May 19, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement identifying their interest and ability to meet the requirement. The Government will consider all information received by the response date to determine if competition is feasible. The decision not to compete this requirement based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
A prior Sources Sought Notice (M67854-26-I-0015) was posted on December 4, 2025, seeking market information for ACV-R PSC 14029 Service Cranes, outlining similar performance and technical specifications, and requesting information on manufacturing, logistics, and support capabilities. This current notice supersedes any prior market research findings by declaring the intent to sole source. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. The USG will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred.