Load Handling Equipment Annual Inspections - 12 Upper Mississippi River Locks and Dams

SOL #: W912ES26QA037Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W07V ENDIST ST PAUL

SAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Materials Handling Equipment (H939)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0974ba0855ce439ea7f5e6339c0da084/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 6, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 18, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - St. Paul District is soliciting proposals for annual inspections of Load Handling Equipment (LHE) at twelve (12) Lock and Dam sites along the Upper Mississippi River. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires qualified personnel to inspect 128 pieces of equipment, including various cranes and hoists. Proposals are due March 18, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform annual inspections of 128 pieces of LHE, such as overhead cranes, jib cranes, chain hoists, cable hoists, gantry cranes, and trolleys. These inspections are required at 12 Lock and Dam sites located between Minneapolis, MN, and Guttenberg, IA. Work includes functional testing of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems per EM 385-1-1, functional testing of hoists without load, verification of safety devices, and wire rope inspections according to OSHA, ASME, EM 385-1-1, and manufacturer recommendations. Inspection forms and certificates must be submitted within ten days of final inspection, with all inspections completed by May 8, 2026.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Proposal Due: March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Inspections Complete By: May 8, 2026
Published Date: March 16, 2026 (latest amendment)
Amendments: Two amendments were issued on March 16, 2026. Amendment 0001 updated the inventory spreadsheet and extended the response period by one day. Amendment 0002 added Q&A responses.