USMC National Museum Sherman Tank Transportation & Salvage UPDATED 21 MAY 2026

Quick Summary

The Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region - Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR-RCO), on behalf of the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for market research. This RFI seeks industry feedback for the salvage, recovery, and transportation of one M4A3 Sherman tank (s/n 50296) and the salvage of usable parts from a second M4A3 Sherman tank (s/n 62179). Both tanks are located at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms, California, with the recovered tank and salvaged parts to be transported to the NMMC's Museum Support Facility in Dumfries, Virginia. Responses are due by May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves:

• Salvage, recovery, and transportation of one M4A3 Sherman tank (s/n 50296). This requires a crane (120-ton or larger) and an RGN semi-trailer truck. The tank is structurally intact with surface corrosion, not mobile, but lifting lugs are functional.
• Salvage of usable parts from a second M4A3 Sherman tank (s/n 62179). Specific parts include track runs, bogey trucks, a bulldozer mount, idler wheel, and drive sprockets. The NMMC TPOC will determine salvageability on-site, and the hull will remain at Twentynine Palms.
• Palletization and boxing of all salvaged parts with steel banding.
• Transportation of the recovered tank and parts to Dumfries, VA. Contractor is responsible for blocking, bracing, and securement. A crane is required from the vendor at the delivery location for unloading. Delivery must be arranged during regular business hours (M-F 0730-1600). No security escort is needed, but the tank must be tarped and hatches covered.
• Environmental considerations include lead-based paint and minimal petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POLs) in the transmission/final drive housing. UXO risk has been mitigated. Tracks are buried under a few inches of loose sand.
• A written work plan and transportation plan must be submitted within two weeks post kick-off, with delivery within 90 days of contract award.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
• NAICS/PSC: The Government is considering NAICS 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement) and PSC V119 (Other Cargo And Freight Services).
• Response Due: May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
• Published: May 21, 2026 (updated).

Industry Feedback Requested

Vendors are asked to provide feedback on:

• Ability to provide all services within the required timeline.
• Key discriminators for evaluation criteria.
• Potential barriers to competition.
• Likelihood of quoting and reasons.
• Vague areas in the Draft PWS and recommended remedies.
• Commercial availability of this service.
• Suitability for a Firm Fixed Contract.
• Conditions influencing fair and open competition.
• Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing, including shipping.
• Appropriateness of proposed NAICS/PSC codes and alternatives.
• Applicable socioeconomic set-asides and active SAM.gov/SBA.gov status.
• Required certifications for "hot work" at Twentynine Palms.

Submission Details

• Submissions must reference RFI No. "M00264-26-RFI-024 NMMC Sherman Tank Transportation & Salvage" in the subject line.
• Responses, including a Capabilities Statement (max 2 pages) and feedback to the RFI questions, should be sent via email to david.laster@usmc.mil.
• Submissions must also include business name, address, representative details, business type, CAGE Code, UEI, proof of active SAM.gov registration, applicable socioeconomic set-asides, and available contract vehicles.
• The Government reserves the right to determine if a response is complete and addresses the RFI questions.

Set-Aside

Vendors are asked to indicate any applicable socioeconomic set-asides they qualify for.