Industrial Crane Removal Services for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Overview
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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, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Industrial Crane Removal Services in Kittery, ME. This effort supports the Naval mission by facilitating the removal of a 20-ton bridge crane. Responses are due April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the complete removal of a 20-ton bridge crane (BC #400186) from Building 96 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The crane has a 58' span, is 23' from the floor, features an underhung cab, and contains lead-based paint, hazardous brake fluid, and asbestos in its brakes. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Providing all labor, supervision, engineering, materials, equipment, tools, and transportation.
- Disassembling the crane components.
- Setting down the crane and loading it onto a contractor-provided flatbed truck.
- Handling and disposing of hazardous materials in accordance with regulations.
- Adhering to strict safety protocols, including OSHA, NAVFAC P-307, and NAVSEA OSHE standards, particularly for fall protection and crane operations. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will provide a 25-ton bridge crane, operators, a Rigger in Charge (RIC), supervision for their crane, electrical disconnection, and fire lane outage support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- Anticipated Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – July 1, 2026 (2 months), with the crane removal itself to be completed within a two-week window.
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, by 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: April 2, 2026
Key Requirements for Responders
Interested small businesses must:
- Meet all specifications outlined in the attached DRAFT documents.
- Possess an active CAGE Code and current SAM.gov registration.
- Not appear on the Excluded Parties List.
- Conduct a mandatory site visit for accurate estimating.
- Ensure all personnel are U.S. citizens and comply with PNSY security requirements for Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) access.
- Submit a Crane Removal Plan and an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) for review and acceptance.
Response Submission
Responses, limited to five (5) pages in PDF format, should be emailed to Contract Specialist David Agea at david.a.agea.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must include:
- Confirmation of intent to submit a quote.
- Company Name, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number (TIN).
- Point of Contact (name, telephone, email, street address).
- Business Size & Business Type.
- A Capabilities Statement and related marketing materials.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a commitment to award a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted.