SAM #25P0012

Lease of 55-Ton Industrial Cranes with Maintenance and Training for Fort Hood (Fort Cavazos), Texas

This opportunity seeks to lease up to two 55-ton industrial cranes for the Department of the Army at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos), Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - Sub-agency: Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Hood (Fort Cavazos) - Office: Materiel Fielding Team - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the government is seeking information from all qualified sources, especially small businesses. - Products/Services Requested: - Lease of one or two 55-ton industrial boom cranes (no operators required) - Key features: continuous rotation, boom elevation 0-75°, boom extension 20-50 ft, 4-6 wheels, all-wheel drive, diesel fuel, air conditioning, load weight indicator, crane load limiting computer, all-weather cab, strobe light, and safety features - Lifting capacity: 40,000 to 60,000 lbs - Maintenance services: scheduled at 250, 500, and 1,000 hours; emergency service within 48 hours; routine maintenance within 10 days - On-site training session: overview of crane controls, operation, startup/shutdown, and safety - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Cranes must meet detailed technical and safety specifications - Government will provide operators and utilities; contractor provides equipment, maintenance, and training - Preference for small business participation (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, SDB) - Place of Performance: - Fort Hood (Fort Cavazos), Texas - Period of Performance: - Anticipated 1-year base period with four 1-year option periods (exact dates TBD) - Recent Changes: - Added a Q&A attachment clarifying requirements; no changes to scope or deadlines

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. The purpose of this notice is to see if there is a market that is capable of completing this action.

Place of Performance: Fort Hood, Texas 76544

Period of Performance: Subject to Change

Description of service (also found in draft PWS attachment):

The Government requires one leased 55-Ton crane (without operators) to be used for overhead lifting and movement of support items to ensure tanks are issued to the most current standard as well as work involving the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) system. The Government also requires an on-site training session to provide an overview of the crane’s controls, operational features, primary components, guidance on startup and shutdown procedures, basic operation, and key safety considerations. These overhead cranes are used for daily lifting and movement/hauling up to a maximum of 60,000 lbs for each mission. Cranes are being utilized to support multiple Project Managers, as well as different Program Executive Offices for day-to-day mission achievement.

All questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 PM Central Time (UTC-5) on April 24, 2026, to both the Contract Specialist and the Contract Officer at the above email addresses. Answers to questions will be provided NLT 2:00 PM Central Time    (UTC-5) on April 27, 2026. 

E-mail is the preferred method for questions. Questions will only be answered via email.

Your points of contact regarding this requirement are as follows: Contract Specialist: joshua.s.eash.mil@army.mil Contracting Officer: diane.c.smith3.civ@army.mil

Please begin subject line on email with "Response to Sources Sought: 55-Ton Crane Lease"

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Sources Sought - 55-Ton Crane Lease Review Draft PWS

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