Gantry Crane Repair
Overview
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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 the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Holloman Air Force Base, NM, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Gantry Crane Repair services. The intent is to award a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order to Marine Travelift Inc (Shuttlelift) for the repair of a critical 200-ton Shuttlelift SL200 Gantry Crane (SN: 292 1202). This crane is vital for impact mission testing, and its current inoperability has halted National Defense programs. Interested parties may submit capability statements by April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing and installing OEM-certified repair parts as itemized in Appendix A, Part 1, along with on-site technical service. This includes removing damaged components, installing new parts, performing acceptance testing to certify the crane's operational status and OEM standards, and providing a certificate of completion. All services must be performed by Shuttlelift-authorized technicians. Optional parts installation (CLIN 0002-0004) and associated shipping (CLIN 0005) may also be authorized. All on-site work and crane certification must be completed within 6 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Authority: Sole source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), with justification citing FAR 6.302-1.
- NAICS Code: 333923 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, And Derricks)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
- Set-Aside: The acquisition is intended for a small business (Marine Travelift Inc).
- Anticipated Award Date: April 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit a capability statement, bid, proposal, or quotation. The deadline for submissions is April 16, 2026, at 1300 MDT. All information must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Brett Moore (brett.moore.6@us.af.mil), or the Contract Specialist, Ms. Mikayla Roland (mikayla.roland@us.af.mil). The government has determined Marine Travelift Inc is the only responsible source, but reserves the right not to compete this action based on responses.
Additional Notes
The 200-ton Shuttlelift Gantry Crane at the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) is a single point of failure for developing key Department of Defense systems. Its inoperability has reduced mission capabilities by an estimated 60% and halted approximately 10 scheduled impact testing missions. Market research confirmed Marine Travelift, Inc. (dba Shuttlelift) is the only vendor capable of providing the proprietary parts and factory-trained technicians required. Steps are being taken to preclude future single-source awards.