Crane Lease/Rental Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVFAC) is conducting a Sources Sought (RFI) for Crane Lease/Rental Services at Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT. This market research aims to identify qualified firms, particularly small businesses, for a future Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Non-Reoccurring/Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Responses are due by April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is solely for market research to identify potential offerors and determine if the requirement can be set aside for small business concerns. The Naval Submarine Base New London requires cranes and miscellaneous weight handling equipment and services for both long-term (up to one year per option period) and intermittent short-term (weekly to monthly increments) needs.
Key services detailed in the ELINs (Attachment 2) include:
- Various crane capacities and lease durations (yearly, monthly, weekly).
- Leases with and without qualified operators.
- Delivery to and from the Submarine Base.
- Mandated maintenance, lubrication, and repair services.
- Provisions for overtime operations, miscellaneous equipment leases, and rigger services.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Non-Reoccurring/Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Term: One base year plus four option periods.
- Estimated Start: May 2026.
- NAICS Code: 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, with a $19,000,000 small business size standard.
Set-Aside
This is a market research effort to determine potential set-asides. The government is seeking responses from small businesses, including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small-disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
Interested vendors must submit the attached "Sources Sought Information Form" (Attachment 3). This form requires:
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, email, business size, and small business status.
- Confirmation of SAM registration for NAICS 238990.
- Examples of 1-3 similar contracts and past performance references.
Submissions must be sent electronically to Allison King at Allison.n.king2.civ@us.navy.mil no later than April 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Incomplete or late responses will not be considered. Telephone calls are not accepted.
Key Documents
Bidders should review the following attachments for a full understanding of the requirement:
- Draft Statement of Work and ELIN sheet (Attachment 2): Details specific services, equipment, and operational requirements.
- Sources Sought Information Form (Attachment 3): Mandatory submission form.
- Section J Attachments (Attachment 1): Provides a table of contents for definitions, technical documents, oversight procedures, and crucial equipment specifications (J-0600000-04).