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The Space Cowboys 2 SLS Doc requires a mobile crane rental for the MK21B Trinity mission, scheduled for Q3 2026. The training exercise is expected to take place between May and July 2026. The vendor must supply one mobile crane capable of lifting specific weights from a maximum radius with a specified hook height. The crane will be used for lifting and stowing the strongback roof, erecting the strongback vehicle, and lifting the training booster. The vendor must provide the crane, operator, and rigger, with all equipment being ULETL approved. Proper grounding of all equipment is required, along with proofload certifications for any rigging used. The solution must be operational by the morning of May 5, 2026. Delivery is between **** PST on May 5, 2026, to Test Pad 01 (TP01) via the Lompoc Gate. The government will provide utilities, access to TP01, refuse collection, security, fire protection, and emergency medical services. The government intends to award to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the best value, based on an evaluation of price and technical acceptability. Questions regarding this requirement are due by April 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
The vendor shall have the solution operational in the morning of 5 May 2026, and the solution will remain operational until close of business (COB) 5 May 2026, with an option to extend if operations experience delays. The vendor is responsible for removing all equipment after the period of operation has expired. The vendor shall deliver all equipment between **** AM PST on 5 May 2026 to TP01.
The government intends to award to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the government. The government will determine best value, based on an evaluation of price and other factors.
The vendor will provide one crane operator and rigger. The operator must hold valid certifications to operate the crane provided, and a copy of the certifications shall accompany the bid. Vendor shall have knowledge on crane operations and rigging for explosive payloads and should have knowledge and ability to comply with federal, state, air force, local, and county laws and regulations governing the work requested.
Interested parties may direct questions to the primary or alternative points of contact on this presolicitation notice by no later than 10 Apr 2026 @1:00 p. m. pacific daylight time.