Gantry Crane Repair

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This document serves as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Gantry Crane Repair services for a Shuttlelift SL200 Gantry Crane (SN: 292 1202) at Holloman AFB, NM. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) has concluded market research and intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Marine Travelift Inc (parent company to Shuttlelift) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as the authority for a sole source award due to only one responsible source satisfying agency requirements.

• Base Requirement (CLIN 0001): Provide and deliver all repair parts as itemized in Appendix A, Part 1. Provide on-site technical service to remove damaged components and install new parts. Perform acceptance testing to certify the crane is fully operational and meets OEM safety and performance standards. Provide a certificate of completion/service report. Return all damaged and replaced components.

• Optional Parts (CLIN 0002-0004): Contractor shall furnish and install parts listed in Appendix A, Part 2, if authorized by the Contracting Officer (CO). Price includes parts and installation labor.

• Shipping and Handling (CLIN 0005): Covers freight costs for any exercised optional CLINs (0002-0004), with a Not to Exceed (NTE) amount.

• Parts & Services: All parts must be OEM-certified, and services must be performed by Shuttlelift-authorized technicians.

• Completion Time: All on-site work and crane certification must be completed no later than 6 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• NAICS Code: 333923 (Small business size standard: 1,250 Employees).

• CAGE Code: 50963 for Marine Travelift Inc.

• Notice Type: This is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotes.

• Response Deadline: Interested parties may submit a capability statement, bid, proposal, or quotation by 16 April 2026 at 1300 MDT.

• Anticipated Award Date: 22 April 2026.

• Submission Method: All information must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (Mr. Brett Moore) or Contract Specialist (Ms. Mikayla Roland).

• The acquisition is for a small business.

• The government has determined that Marine Travelift Inc is the only vendor able to meet the specifications.

• The government reserves the right to not compete this action based on responses to this notice.

• The government may elect to purchase optional items and authorize unforeseen work at its sole discretion.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Single Source Justification for the "Gantry Crane Repair 2026" project at the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT). The 846th Test Squadron requires the immediate procurement of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and expert technical services to repair its 200-ton Shuttlelift Gantry Crane (SN: 292 1202). The crane is critical for impact mission testing and is a single point of failure for developing key Department of Defense systems. A recent failure has halted all test operations, delaying National Defense programs.

• Immediate procurement of OEM parts for the 200-ton Shuttlelift Gantry Crane.

• Expert technical services for repair, testing, and certification.

• Replacement of multiple critical components that have exceeded their service life.

• The justification cites FAR 6.302-1 for soliciting from a single source.

• The base requirement estimated cost is $ [redacted].

• Options are available up to a potential total of $ [redacted] to address significant structural damage.

• This is considered a bridge action.

• Not applicable, as this is a sole-source justification.

• This acquisition is justified for a single source (Marine Travelift, Inc. dba Shuttlelift) due to the proprietary nature of parts and the need for factory-trained technicians.

• Market research confirmed that Marine Travelift, Inc. (dba Shuttlelift) is the only responsible source.

• The crane's inoperability has reduced mission capabilities by an estimated 60% and halted all future impact testing, jeopardizing approximately 10 scheduled missions.

• Procuring a new crane is estimated to cost over $ [redacted] and would take longer than repairs.

• Steps are being taken to preclude future single-source awards by fostering a competitive environment and conducting ongoing market surveillance.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This document serves as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the repair of a Shuttlelift SL200 Gantry Crane (SN: 292 1202) at Holloman AFB, NM. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) has concluded market research and intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Marine Travelift Inc, the parent company of Shuttlelift.

• Base Requirement (CLIN 0001): Provide and install all repair parts as itemized in Appendix A, Part 1. This includes on-site technical service, removal of damaged components, installation of new parts, acceptance testing to certify full operational status and OEM standards, and provision of a signed certificate of completion/service report. All damaged and replaced components must be returned to the Government.

• Optional Parts (CLIN 0002-0004): Contractor shall furnish and install parts listed in Appendix A, Part 2, if authorized by the Contracting Officer.

• Shipping and Handling (CLIN 0005): Covers freight costs for any exercised optional CLINs.

• Parts & Services: All parts must be OEM-certified, and services must be performed by Shuttlelift-authorized technicians.

• Timeline: All on-site work and crane certification must be completed no later than 6 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• Acquisition Authority: Sole source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to only one responsible source satisfying agency requirements.

• NAICS Code: 333923

• Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees

• Notice Type: This is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotes.

• Response Deadline: Interested parties may submit a capability statement, bid, proposal, or quotation by 6 April 2026 at 1300 MDT.

• Anticipated Award Date: 10 April 2026.

• Submission Method: All information must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer (Brett Moore) and Contract Specialist (Mikayla Roland).

• The acquisition is intended for a small business (Marine Travelift Inc).

• Market research indicates Shuttlelift is the only vendor capable of meeting the specifications.

• The Government reserves the right to determine not to compete this action based on responses received.