BPA for Crane and Heavy Forklift Rental Services

Updated Nov 13, 2026

Solicitation from the Department of the Army, for work in Montgomery, Alabama. Due Dec 7, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-6), 24 days left.

Bid documents (2)

• Performance Work Statement for Cranes-Forkllifts 129 KB
• Solicitation 253 KB

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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Alabama Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number W912JA27QA002 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Commercial Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for statewide, multi-zone Mobile Hydraulic Crane and Heavy Forklift Rental Services with Operators. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 532412, Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, with a small business size standard of $40,000,000.00.

This acquisition is set-aside for 100% small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The following are the list of line items and descriptions requested under this RFQ. CLIN 0001: Mobile Crane, 30–40 Ton (with NCCCO Certified Operator) – Estimated QTY: 400 Hours CLIN 0002: Mobile Crane, 50–65 Ton (with NCCCO Certified Operator) – Estimated QTY: 400 Hours CLIN 0003: Mobile Crane, 75–90 Ton (with NCCCO Certified Operator) – Estimated QTY: 300 Hours CLIN 0004: Mobile Crane, 100–120 Ton (with NCCCO Certified Operator) – Estimated QTY: 200 Hours CLIN 0005: Warehouse Forklift, 5,000–6,000 lbs.

(Solid/Pneumatic with OSHA Certified Operator) – Estimated QTY: 500 Hours CLIN 0006: Rough Terrain / Telehandler Forklift, 10,000–12,000 lbs. (with OSHA Certified Operator) – Estimated QTY: 500 Hours CLIN 0007: Heavy Industrial Forklift, 15,000–25,000 lbs. (with OSHA Certified Operator) – Estimated QTY: 400 Hours CLIN 0008: Heavy Cargo / Container Handler, 30,000–50,000+ lbs. (with OSHA Certified Operator) – Estimated QTY: 200 Hours CLIN 0009: Mobilization / Demobilization (Round-Trip per Call Order) – Flat one-time fee per order covering delivery, DOT overweight/oversize permits, and escort/pilot cars to/from ALARNG training site.

Zone 1: 0–35 Miles (Local Metro: Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, Huntsville) – Estimated QTY: 50 Each CLIN 0010: Mobilization / Demobilization (Round-Trip per Call Order) – Flat one-time fee. Zone 2: 36–75 Miles – Estimated QTY: 40 Each CLIN 0011: Mobilization / Demobilization (Round-Trip per Call Order) – Flat one-time fee. Zone 3: 76–125 Miles – Estimated QTY: 30 Each CLIN 0012: Mobilization / Demobilization (Round-Trip per Call Order) – Flat one-time fee.

Zone 4: 126+ Miles (Statewide Extended) – Estimated QTY: 20 Each CLIN 0013: Standby & Incidental Labor – Standby Hourly Rate (On-site idle time due to weather/training delay) – Estimated QTY: 30 Hours CLIN 0014: Standby & Incidental Labor – Certified Rigger / Signal Person (Additional specialized labor when required by COR) – Estimated QTY: 40 Hours Scope of Work & Operational Highlights Ordering Period: Five (5) years from 28 December 2026 through 27 December 2031.

Specific periods of performance and delivery dates will be designated on individual BPA Calls. Establishing a BPA does not obligate Government funds; funds are obligated solely upon issuance of funded call orders. Minimum Billing Guarantee: Minimum guarantee per call (per CLIN) will be four (4) hours.

Although a BPA Call may be issued for an estimated duration, the contractor shall invoice for actual hours used (rounded up to the nearest whole hour), subject to the 4-hour minimum. Equipment & Safety Standards: All machinery must be in excellent mechanical condition conforming to manufacturer specifications and ANSI/ASME standards. Operational testing must be conducted before every lift.

Third-party certified load testing (100% to 110% of anticipated load) is required when directed. The contractor must maintain a minimum of $100,000.00 in general liability insurance to cover property damage. Accident Reporting: Accidents and near misses must be handled IAW the contractor's Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

Property damage exceeding $5,000.00 or injuries/illnesses must be verbally reported to the Government POC within four (4) hours of the incident. Please see the attached solicitation documents: Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Cranes/Forklifts with Operator Services (including Technical Exhibit 1 - Performance Requirements Summary and Technical Exhibit 2 - Deliverables Schedule) Attachment 2: Solicitation W912JA27QA002 (SF 1449) If you have any questions, please email Contract Specialist Reginald Ellis at [email protected] or call (334) 523-4349 or Contracting Officer Karey Elias at [email protected] or call (334) 318-3728.

Submit all questions by 17 November 2026 at 16:00 CST. Quotes are due no later than 07 December 2026 at 16:00 CST via email. Quotes MUST be good for sixty (60) calendar days after submission.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS A. Work performed is UNCLASSIFIED. The Contractor during the performance under this contract shall comply with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) security regulations and procedures. The Contractor shall coordinate with the P.O.C. all issues dealing with access to Government buildings, facilities, or property.

B. The Contractor will ensure that personnel have proper identification for entry or access to location. INSTRUCTIONS & EVALUATION PROCEDURES Commercial Item acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 (Subpart 13.303, Blanket Purchase Agreements) will be utilized. Offers will be evaluated using Best Value Trade-Off procedures.

The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). The clauses at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Serv

The description continues in the official notice.

Contracting contact

• Reginald Ellis · [email protected] · (334) 523-4349
• Karey Elias · [email protected] · (334) 271-7358

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 532412, a business counts as small if it has no more than $40.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

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About the buyer

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Who can bid: Small Business set-aside

Total and partial small business set-asides are open to any business under the SBA size standard for the notice's NAICS code.

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