40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane
ID: H6WA20Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8132 AFSC PZIMCTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

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Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

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CRANES AND CRANE-SHOVELS (3810)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential sources for a 40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane to support the 76 Aircraft Maintenance Group (76 AMXG) at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The procurement aims to acquire a crane capable of performing programmed depot maintenance and aircraft recovery operations on various weapon systems, including the E-3, KC-135, and B-52, among others. The crane must meet specific technical requirements, including a 100-foot telescoping boom, a Tier 4 Final Diesel engine, and on-site training for government personnel, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety and environmental regulations. Interested parties should submit their responses, including a Contractor Capability Survey, by 12:00 pm CST on October 29, 2025, to Margaret King at margaret.king.1@us.af.mil.

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    This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for procuring a 40-ton Rough Terrain Crane for the 76 Aircraft Maintenance Group (76 AMXG) at Tinker AFB, OK. The crane will be used for programmed depot maintenance and aircraft recovery operations on various weapon systems, including E-3, KC-135, KC-46, B-52, B-1B, Navy E-6, Navy C-130, and AF C-130. The contractor must provide a new 40-ton crane with specific features, including a 100-foot telescoping boom, 12,000 lbs single line pull, four hydraulically extendable outriggers, a Tier 4 Final Diesel engine with at least 158 horsepower, 4-wheel drive, and a fully enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning. The crane must be delivered to Tinker AFB, unloaded under its own power, and include on-site operational and maintenance training for government personnel. The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and health regulations, including OSHA and ASME standards, and adhere to specific on-base requirements for spill reporting, housekeeping, foreign object damage (FOD) prevention, tool control, and vehicle operation.
    This Sources Sought Synopsis from Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, seeks potential sources for a 40-Ton Rough Terrain Crane (Ref # H6WA20). The U.S. Government intends to purchase at least one unclassified crane for programmed depot maintenance and aircraft recovery operations, including delivery, training, and warranty. The crane must have a 40-ton lifting capacity, a four-section telescoping boom (33-100 ft), 440 ft of wire rope, 12,000 lbs single line pull, four hydraulic outriggers, a Tier 4 Final Diesel engine (158 HP, 520 lb-ft torque), and specific operational features for all-terrain use. It must be delivered to Tinker AFB, unloaded under its own power, and include on-site training for up to 20 personnel. Responses, including a Contractor Capability Survey, are due by 12:00 pm CST on October 29, 2025, to margaret.king.1@us.af.mil. Both large and small businesses, including joint ventures, are encouraged to participate.
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