Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services
Overview
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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, specifically FA5702 379 ECONS, is soliciting proposals for Aerial Work Platform, Mobile Crane, & Forklift Services at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and repair services for heavy equipment. Proposals are due May 7, 2026, at 06:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs), Mobile Cranes, and Forklifts. This includes commissioning, quarterly, annual, and programmed inspections, load tests, certifications by a "Qualified Person," and both routine and emergency corrective maintenance. Services must comply with manufacturer recommendations, industry standards, and applicable regulations, including OSHA and Air Force standards. A Quality Control Program (QCP) is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: FA570226Q0009
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Request for Quotation (RFQ), Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Period of Performance: Base year (May 11, 2026 – May 11, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods and a 6-month extension.
- Place of Performance: Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
- Proposal Due: May 7, 2026, 06:00 AM EST
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation factors include technical capability of the item/service to meet Government requirements and price. Past performance will not be considered.
Additional Notes
This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments. The latest amendment (Amendment 3) reopens the solicitation, revised the Performance Work Statement (PWS) on April 30, 2026, to add two Aerial Work Platforms and update CLIN structure, and established the new closing date. Previous amendments clarified that the set-aside changed from Total Small Business to unrestricted. Questions and Answers clarified that U.S.-based prime contractors can use overseas subcontractors, and that consumables are generally included in preventive maintenance pricing, with separate cost proposals for major repairs. No existing inspection or maintenance records are available for this scope.