DDAG Crane Maintenance
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution has awarded a contract for Preventative and Corrective Maintenance, and Crane Rental Support Services for a Government-Owned 80 TON Shuttlelift Gantry Crane at DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia (DDAG). This opportunity was a 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation, which closed on Monday, December 22nd, 2025, 1300 EST.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers comprehensive maintenance services for an 80-ton Marine Travelift Shuttlelift rubber-tired gantry straddle crane. This includes:
- Preventative Maintenance (PM): Bimonthly visits (6 per year) covering lubrication, inspections, fluid analysis, and filter replacement, as detailed in the PM Task List.
- Corrective Maintenance (CM): Prompt response to diagnose and restore crane functionality, including replacement parts and associated travel costs.
- Crane Rental Support Services: Provision of crane rental with an operator, required on-site within 72 hours of notification.
- Mobilization and Demobilization of the rental crane.
Contract Details
- Type: Hybrid Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) and Time and Materials (T&M) purchase order.
- Period of Performance: A base year (March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027) and four one-year option periods, extending through February 28, 2031.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Evaluation: Award was made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive, responsible quoter with a technically acceptable quote, acceptable past performance, and the lowest overall price. Evaluation factors were Technical Capability, Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable), and Price.
Key Requirements & Personnel
- Certifications: Contractor personnel were required to possess CMAA 78 Certified Crane Technician qualifications. An OEM authorization certificate was not required.
- Personnel Security: Personnel required security clearances (NACLC or equivalent) and Common Access Cards (CACs) for facility access. Specific procedures for CAC issuance, management, and return were outlined.
- Technical Quote: Technical quotes were required to be page-numbered, include a table of contents, and demonstrate understanding of the Schedule of Services and Performance Work Statement (PWS). They were not to contain pricing information.
- Past Performance: Subcontractor past performance was acceptable for evaluation.
- Subcontracting: FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) required at least 50% of services to be performed by a small business.
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Labor Standards No. 2015-4667 Revision No. 32 applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the Georgia counties of Dougherty, Lee, Terrell, and Worth.
Important Dates
- Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST at DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia. The registration deadline was December 12th, 2025.
- Quote Submission Deadline: Monday, December 22nd, 2025, 1300 EST.
Additional Notes
This announcement constituted the only solicitation; a written solicitation was not issued. The incumbent was identified as having purchase order SP330022P0773, with awardee CAGE 1T6T5 and a total contract value of $613,938.45. The PWS was updated to remove CUI markings.