Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA570226Q00090001) is for Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services. The government is procuring scheduled and unscheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair services for these types of equipment located at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB).

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair services for Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), Mobile Cranes, Forklifts, and associated heavy equipment.

• Services are to be performed at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB).

• Solicitation Number: FA570226Q00090001

• Solicitation Issue Date: 29 Jan 2026

• Offer Due Date: 06 May 2026, 05:00 AM

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Size Standard: USD 8,000,000.00

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all listed CLINs.

• Offers are due by 06 May 2026, 05:00 AM.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.

• Evaluation factors include: Technical capability of the item/service to meet Government requirements and Price.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Attachment 1 is the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation FA570226Q0009, dated 29 Jan 2026, makes the following changes:

• Solicitation/Contract Form:

  • The "Percent Set Aside" has changed from 100 to "Small Business".
  • The "Response Due Time" has changed from 07:00 AM to 05:00 AM.
  • The "Response Due Date" has been extended from 16 Feb 2026 to 06 May 2026.

• Line Item 0001:

  • The "Description" has been modified to "Inspection, testing, assessment (all parts separate prices)".
  • The "Quantity" has changed from 1 to 3.
  • The "Unit of Measure" has changed from Lot to Each.
  • The "Period of Performance" has been modified from 01 Mar 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 to 11 May 2026 to 11 May 2027.

• Line Item 0002:

  • The "Description" has been modified from "Base Year" to "Annual inspection and maintenance in accordance with the PWS. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to maintain, repair, and load test the Aerial Work Platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (AUAB)."
  • The "Unit of Measure" has changed from Lot to Each.
  • The "Product Type Code" has changed from 9999 to J039.
  • The "Period of Performance" has been modified from 01 Mar 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 to 11 May 2026 to 11 May 2027.
  • The "Place of Performance" was deleted.

• Line Item 0003 (Added):

  • "Unscheduled Maintenance for the Aerial Work platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts. This CLIN will be funded on an as needed basis."

• Option Line Item 1001:

  • The "Description" has been modified to "Inspection, testing, assessment (all parts separate prices)".
  • The "Quantity" has changed from 1 to 3.
  • The "Unit of Measure" has changed from Lot to Each.
  • The "Period of Performance" has been modified from 01 Mar 2027 to 29 Feb 2028 to 11 May 2027 to 11 May 2028.
  • Inspection and Acceptance Location was added.
  • Delivery information was added.

• Option Line Item 1002 (Added):

  • "Annual inspection and maintenance in accordance with the PWS. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to maintain, repair, and load test the Aerial Work Platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (AUAB)."
  • Delivery information was added.

• Option Line Item 1003 (Added):

  • "Unscheduled Maintenance for the Aerial Work platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts. This CLIN will be funded on an as needed basis."

• Option Line Item 2001:

  • The "Description" has been modified to "Inspection, testing, assessment (all parts separate prices)".
  • The "Quantity" has changed from 1 to 3.
  • The "Unit of Measure" has changed from Lot to Each.
  • The "Period of Performance" has been modified from 01 Mar 2028 to 28 Feb 2029 to 11 May 2028 to 11 May 2029.
  • Inspection and Acceptance Location was added.
  • Delivery information was added.

• Option Line Item 2002 (Added):

  • "Annual inspection and maintenance in accordance with the PWS. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to maintain, repair, and load test the Aerial Work Platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (AUAB)."
  • Delivery information was added.

• Option Line Item 2003 (Added):

  • "Unscheduled Maintenance for the Aerial Work platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts. This CLIN will be funded on an as needed basis."

• Option Line Item 3001:

  • The "Description" has been modified to "Inspection, testing, assessment (all parts separate prices)".
  • The "Quantity" has changed from 1 to 3.
  • The "Unit of Measure" has changed from Lot to Each.
  • The "Period of Performance" has been modified from 01 Mar 2029 to 28 Feb 2030 to 11 May 2029 to 11 May 2030.
  • Inspection and Acceptance Location was added.
  • Delivery information was added.

• Option Line Item 3002 (Added):

  • "Annual inspection and maintenance in accordance with the PWS. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to maintain, repair, and load test the Aerial Work Platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (AUAB)."
  • Delivery information was added.

• Option Line Item 3003 (Added):

  • "Unscheduled Maintenance for the Aerial Work platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts. This CLIN will be funded on an as needed basis."

• Option Line Item 4001:

  • The "Description" has been modified to "Inspection, testing, assessment (all parts separate prices)".
  • The "Quantity" has changed from 1 to 3.
  • The "Unit of Measure" has changed from Lot to Each.
  • The "Period of Performance" has been modified from 01 Mar 2030 to 28 Feb 2031 to 11 May 2030 to 11 May 2031.
  • Inspection and Acceptance Location was added.
  • Delivery information was added.

• Option Line Item 4002 (Added):

  • "Annual inspection and maintenance in accordance with the PWS. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to maintain, repair, and load test the Aerial Work Platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (AUAB)."
  • Delivery information was added.

• Option Line Item 4003 (Added):

  • "Unscheduled Maintenance for the Aerial Work platforms, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts. This CLIN will be funded on an as needed basis."

• Option Line Item 5001:

  • The "Period of Performance" has been modified from 01 Mar 2031 to 31 Aug 2031 to 11 May 2031 to 11 Nov 2031.

• Solicitation/Contract Form (Set Aside, Due Time, Due Date)

• Line Items 0001, 0002, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 (Description, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Period of Performance)

• Line Items 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002 (Added Supplies/Services, Product Service Code, Pricing Arrangement, Period of Performance, Delivery Information)

• Line Items 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003 (Added Supplies/Services)

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations (Added/Deleted for various line items)

• Delivery Information (Modified/Added/Deleted for various line items)

• A new revised PWS dated 30 April 2026 is referenced.

• The proposal due date has been extended to 06 May 2026.

• The solicitation has been reopened.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment and may need to adjust their offers based on the changes to line items, due dates, and the inclusion of a revised PWS.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA570226Q00090001) is for Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services. The government is procuring scheduled and unscheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair services for Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), Mobile Cranes, Forklifts, and associated heavy equipment located at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB).

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair services for specified heavy equipment.

• Services are to be performed at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB).

• Solicitation Number: FA570226Q00090001

• Solicitation Issue Date: January 29, 2026

• Offer Due Date: April 21, 2026, 04:00 PM

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Size Standard: USD 8,000,000.00

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (indicated for base year and option periods)

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027
  • Option Period 1: March 1, 2027 - February 29, 2028
  • Option Period 2: March 1, 2028 - February 28, 2029
  • Option Period 3: March 1, 2029 - February 28, 2030
  • Option Period 4: March 1, 2030 - February 28, 2031
  • Option Period 5: March 1, 2031 - August 31, 2031 (6-month extension)

• Offerors must provide product literature or specification sheets clearly identifying compliance with minimum specifications in the Performance Work Statement.

• Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.

• Evaluation factors include:

  • Technical capability of the item/service to meet Government requirements.
  • Price (sum of all line items, including options).

• FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• The document includes extensive FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, payment, representations, certifications, and other requirements.

• Attachment 1 is the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation FA570226Q0009, originally dated January 29, 2026. The key changes include:

• Response Due Time: Changed from 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM.
• Response Due Date: Extended from February 16, 2026, to April 21, 2026.
• Small Business Type: The specific type of small business set-aside was modified (details not fully specified in the provided text, but indicated as a change).

• Solicitation/Contract Form
• Response Due Time
• Response Due Date
• Small Business Type

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 21, 2026, and the due time has been changed to 04:00 PM. Bidders should ensure their proposals are submitted by this new deadline and time. The amendment also reopens the solicitation.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation, clarifying aspects of prime contractor eligibility, small business compliance, security, personnel qualifications, past performance, and equipment usage.

• Prime Contractor Eligibility with Overseas Subcontractor: U.S.-based prime contractors can use overseas subcontractors for local execution, provided the prime retains full contractual responsibility and oversight.
• Small Business Compliance: Using a Qatar-based subcontractor does not affect prime contractor small business eligibility, as long as limitations on subcontracting requirements are met.
• Security, Badging, and Base Access: Subcontractor personnel can hold required base access credentials while operating under the Prime Contractor's Quality Control Plan.
• Certifications and Qualified Personnel: Required certifications can be held by qualified subcontractor personnel, with verifiable proof submitted as part of the technical quote. The prime contractor is accountable for ensuring all personnel meet PWS requirements.
• Past Performance Consideration: Past performance is not an evaluation factor in this solicitation and will not be considered, regardless of whether it was performed by the prime or a subcontractor.
• Consumables and Maintenance: Consumables and routine replacement items are generally expected to be included in base preventive maintenance pricing. For repairs beyond minor adjustments, a separate cost proposal for labor and materials is required. The government recommends contractors keep a small stock of consumables on hand for timely repairs.
• Existing Records: There are no current inspection, maintenance, or load test records for AWPs, mobile cranes, and forklifts; this is a new requirement of this scope.

These clarifications do not appear to alter any stated requirements, due dates, or submission rules, but provide essential details for bidders to consider regarding subcontractor utilization and performance expectations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor necessary to maintain, repair, and inspect Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), Mobile Cranes, and Forklifts at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, ensuring continuous and safe operation.

• Perform commissioning, quarterly, annual, and programmed inspections and maintenance.

• Conduct load tests and certifications annually for all AWPs, Mobile Cranes, and Forklifts by a "Qualified Person."

• Perform corrective maintenance actions, including routine and emergency service calls.

• Document all load tests and certifications in an Inspection and Maintenance Report.

• Maintain an up-to-date hazardous material inventory and manage hazardous materials according to regulations.

• Routine service calls to be responded to within 72 hours.

• Emergency service calls to be responded to within 24 hours.

• Repairs must ensure equipment is in safe and reliable operating condition.

• A maximum of one (1) repair of the same component of an AWP, Mobile Crane, or Forklift within a 30-day period.

• 95% of routine and emergency service calls responded to on time on a monthly basis.

• Period of Performance: Base year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods and a 6-month extension.

• Place of Performance: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

• Compliance with manufacturer's recommendations, industry standards, federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA.

• Contractor must provide a Quality Control Program (QCP).

• Adherence to security requirements, including base pass requirements for personnel.

• Compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) policies, including HAZMAT management.

• Contractor manpower reporting is required.

• The contract includes Appendices A, B, and C listing specific AWPs, Mobile Cranes, and Forklifts, respectively.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (FA570226Q0009) is for Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services. The government is procuring scheduled and unscheduled inspection, maintenance, and repair services for Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), Mobile Cranes, Forklifts, and associated heavy equipment located at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB).

• Inspection, testing, and assessment services for AWPs, Mobile Cranes, and Forklifts.

• Maintenance and repair services for the specified equipment.

• The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type.

• The period of performance includes a Base Year (01 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027) and multiple Option Periods.

• Option Period 1: 01 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2028

• Option Period 2: 01 Mar 2028 - 28 Feb 2029

• Option Period 3: 01 Mar 2029 - 28 Feb 2030

• Option Period 4: 01 Mar 2030 - 28 Feb 2031

• Option Period 5: 01 Mar 2031 - 31 Aug 2031 (6-month service extension)

• Solicitation Issue Date: 29 Jan 2026

• Offer Due Date: 16 Feb 2026, 07:00 AM

• The evaluation methodology is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation factors include: Technical capability and Price.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 811310

• Size Standard: USD 8,000,000.00

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is referenced for detailed inspection/acceptance criteria.

• Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports is required via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).