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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Marine Corps Installations, National Capital Region Regional Contracting Office (MCINCR RCO) on behalf of the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC). The NMMC requires services for the salvage, recovery, and transportation of one M4A3 Sherman tank (SN ****) and the salvage of usable parts from a second M4A3 Sherman tank (SN ****). Both tanks are located at Marine Corps Base Twentynine Palms, California. The recovered tank and salvaged parts are to be transported to the NMMC's Museum Support Facility in Dumfries, Virginia. The contractor must provide a crane capable of lifting a 34-ton tank, a truck with an RGN semi-trailer for transportation, and a crew with necessary equipment for salvaging parts. Specific parts to be salvaged include track runs, bogey trucks, bulldozer mount, engine bay door stop, idler wheel, and drive sprockets. All salvaged parts must be palletized and secured, with smaller parts boxed prior to palletizing. The period of performance for delivery is within 90 days of contract award. Contractor personnel must have applicable certifications for salvage work and equipment operation, specialize in handling museum artifacts, and have the ability to transport in a company-owned airride or climate-controlled vehicle. Proof of certifications for crane operators, riggers, forklift operators, and oxyacetylene torch users is required. A certificate of insurance for $250,000 is also necessary. All personnel require base access and must complete registration in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS). The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract, and the contractor is responsible for all travel and per diem expenses. The RFI seeks market information, industry feedback on technical specifications, potential cost and performance risks, and recommendations. Vendors are asked to provide feedback on specific questions regarding their ability to perform the services, key discriminators, barriers to competition, pricing, and applicable NAICS/PSC codes. Submissions are due by 11:00 am EST on May 14, 2026, via email to ***@***. *. *, and must include a capabilities statement, business information, and proof of registration.
The bid notice states that the tank and parts shall be delivered to the NMMC museum support facility within 90 days of contract award.
The bid notice asks for feedback on key discriminators that the government should consider as evaluation criteria.
The contractor will have applicable certifications for salvage work and the running of equipment and machinery of this nature, and shall be a shipping and transportation company that specializes in crate building, handling, packing, and transportation of museum artifacts.
The bid notice requests Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing given the draft requirements.