ILWW CRANE INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS
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 United States Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has issued a Special Notice to identify qualified Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) capable of providing inspection, certification, repair, parts, and service for inland river cranes at the Illinois Waterway Project Office (IWPO). This notice is for market research purposes only. Responses are due by May 1, 2026, at 2 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The Government requires comprehensive beginning-to-end solutions for its inland river cranes operating on the Illinois River. This includes:
- Inspection certification
- Repair services
- Provision of necessary parts
- General service The requirement specifies that these services must be provided by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Structure (if solicited): Firm Fixed Price and Time and Materials
- Anticipated Competition: Full and Open
- Anticipated Evaluation (if solicited): Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 2 PM Central Time
- Published: April 22, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be issued as a direct result. However, vendors believing they can meet the requirements are invited to submit written notification with supporting evidence to demonstrate their ability. The information received will be used for market research.
Additional Notes
A Performance Work Statement (PWS) and additional requirement details will be provided if a formal solicitation is released in the future. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice.