Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services
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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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract requires scheduled and unscheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair services for various heavy equipment. The solicitation is UNRESTRICTED. Proposals are due May 6, 2026, at 05:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor for the maintenance, repair, and inspection of Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), Mobile Cranes, and Forklifts. Services include commissioning, quarterly, annual, and programmed inspections, load tests, and corrective maintenance. Performance standards require routine service calls to be responded to within 72 hours and emergency calls within 24 hours, with a 95% on-time response rate. The Performance Work Statement (PWS), revised on April 30, 2026, details requirements, including the addition of two AWPs and updated limits for repair work outside preventive maintenance.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: FA570226Q0009
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (No Set-Aside Used)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Place of Performance: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
- Period of Performance: Base year (May 11, 2026 - May 11, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods and a 6-month extension.
- Proposal Due: May 6, 2026, 05:00 AM EST
- Published: May 2, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering technical capability and price. Past performance is explicitly stated as not an evaluation factor. Offerors must follow Sections L and M of the solicitation.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments. Amendment 2 changed the set-aside from Total Small Business to Unrestricted. Amendment 3 reopened the solicitation, extended the due date to May 6, 2026, and incorporated a revised PWS dated April 30, 2026. A Questions and Answers document clarified that U.S.-based prime contractors can use overseas subcontractors, and that subcontractor personnel can hold required certifications and base access credentials.
Submission Requirements
All firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments.