82nd Airborne JRTC (Fort Polk, Louisiana) Forklift & Crane Support

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is conducting a sources sought to determine if there are any Small Businesses capable of providing forklift and crane support for the 82nd Airborne Division's JRTC Mission at Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk), Louisiana, during the period of October to November 2025. Equipment Requirements: The contractor shall provide one (1) crane and four (4) forklifts, along with qualified operators for each piece of equipment.

The crane must be accompanied by a certified crane rigger. All equipment must be rated to lift a minimum of 33,000 pounds and a maximum of 85,000 pounds. Forklifts must be equipped with forks capable of fitting into standard 20-foot cargo containers. The 35K forklifts must include the standard basic vehicle operator's manual associated with the equipment. Some recovery of equipment will be on Training Fields and Railheads.

Scope: The contractor shall ensure all forklifts and crane equipment are delivered with the necessary original equipment parts in accordance with the operator's manual and this Performance Work Statement (PWS). All equipment must be fully functional per the operator's manual. The Government reserves the right to vary quantities by 30% due to operational requirements and may make multiple awards to satisfy those needs. All forklifts, crane, and designated operators must be delivered to assigned locations within the training areas.

Background: Fort Johnson and the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) are world-class training facilities for the U.S. military, renowned for their woodland and swamp terrain, extensive recreational offerings, and rich history. The mission of the Combat Training Center (CTC) is to provide tough, realistic joint and combined arms training in multinational environments across the full spectrum of conflict.

It aims to assist commanders in developing capable, confident leaders and Soldiers by confronting them with real-world challenges enhancing force readiness for success in the Global War on Terrorism and future conflicts. In the event of a malfunction, the contractor must ensure the equipment is operable within a 4-hour period. Repairs may be conducted as long as the service can be restored within the specified timeframe.

If replacement is required, the contractor must still comply with the requirement to have an operational solution in the area of operation within the same 4-hour window.re joint battlefields.