ManliftS MX
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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, 87th Contracting Squadron, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FA448426R0003) for Manlift Inspection and Repair Services at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), New Jersey. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and seeks proposals for comprehensive maintenance and repair of various manlifts. Proposals are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of manlifts in compliance with American National Standard Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) requirements. Key services include:
- Quarterly Preventive Maintenance and Inspections: Adhering to manufacturer specifications, ANSI/SIA standards, and Appendix B (Inspection Checklist).
- Annual Preventive Maintenance and Inspection/Certification.
- Major Repairs: Requiring government authorization for material costs exceeding $100 (maximum $5,000 per repair), with work commencing within two days and completing within five days of approval.
- Non-recurring Service Calls: Responding Monday through Friday, 0700-1600, with limits on labor (4 hours) and materials ($100). Performance standards require 95% on-time completion for all maintenance, repairs, and service calls.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Duration: A base period plus four option years, with a possible six-month extension, totaling a maximum of 5 years and 6 months.
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance), with a size standard of $12.5 million.
- Place of Performance: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), Lakehurst, New Jersey.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 15, 2026, at 10:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to alexander.gibson.4@us.af.mil and melody.ciulo@us.af.mil.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability requires proof of state licenses and certification documentation for technicians performing manlift maintenance, inspection, and repair.
- Offer Validity: Proposals must remain firm for 120 calendar days.
- Questions: Must be submitted in writing no less than ten days prior to the closing date.
Amendments & Important Notes
- Amendment 0002 extended the solicitation due date to April 15, 2026, updated Period of Performance (POP) dates for various CLINs, revised clauses, and updated Attachment J-07 (Wage Determination for Burlington County) and renamed J-11 to "Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan."
- Wage Determinations: Wage Determination No. 2015-4191, Revision No. 31 (for Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties) applies, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
- Antiterrorism & Security: Contractors must comply with DoD antiterrorism requirements, including awareness training and reporting suspicious activities, as detailed in the "Antiterrorism Awareness Guide for Contractors."
- Medical Statement: Contractors are responsible for the full cost of urgent healthcare for their employees injured on duty at the 87th Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) at JBMDL.
- Attachments: Key attachments include a Manlift Inventory List (Appendix A), Maintenance Inspection Requirements (Appendix B), and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Latisha Bourdeau, latisha.bourdeau.1@us.af.mil, 609-754-8917.
- Secondary Point of Contact: Melody Ciulo, melody.ciulo@us.af.mil.