Opportunity
SAM #FA461026Q0051
Annual Proof Load Testing and Non-Destructive Inspections for Lifting Equipment at Vandenberg SFB
Buyer
30th Contracting Squadron
Posted
August 27, 2026
Respond By
September 09, 2026
Identifier
FA461026Q0051
NAICS
811310
This opportunity is for annual proof load testing and Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI) of lifting equipment at Vandenberg Space Force Base, supporting Minotaur I/IV missions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Space Force, 2nd Space Launch Squadron - Department of the Air Force, 30th Contracting Squadron, Vandenberg SFB - Products Requested: - Poly Slings (various quantities: 4, 10, 12, 3, 16, 2) - Rope Slings (quantities: unspecified, 2) - 35-ton Chain Shackles (quantities: unspecified, 16) - Roof Shackles (quantities: unspecified, 24) - 55-ton Shackle (quantity: unspecified) - Lifting Beam Assembly (quantity: unspecified) - Services Requested: - Annual proof load testing to 200% rated capacity - Annual Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI) per ASTM-E1444-1 and MIL-STD-1907 - Visual inspection of synthetic slings per OSHA and ASME standards - Painting of lifting beam assembly per USAF color code - Documentation and proof load tagging - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with environmental and safety regulations at Vandenberg SFB - Experienced labor and equipment provision - Coordination with 2d SLS personnel - All services must meet ASTM, MIL, OSHA, and ASME standards - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; the solicitation is open to qualified vendors able to meet technical and regulatory requirements.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with part 12 of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), CA has a requirement for the Annual Proof loads, Annual Non-Destructive Inspections (NDI), and other services, in accordance with (IAW) the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
Submission Deadline: Responses to this solicitation must be submitted by 12:00 PM Pacific Time, Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Please see Combo Synop attachment for more information.