Load Handling Equipment Annual Inspections - 12 Upper Mississippi River Locks and Dams
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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 seeking a contractor to perform annual inspections of Load Handling Equipment (LHE) at twelve Lock and Dam sites along the Upper Mississippi River, between Minneapolis, MN and Guttenberg, IA. This Solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Inspections must be completed by May 8, 2026. Responses are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide qualified personnel to inspect 126 pieces of LHE, including overhead cranes, jib cranes, chain hoists, cable hoists, gantry cranes, and trolleys. All equipment is considered "Overhead Cranes" for contractual purposes. Key tasks include:
- Functional testing of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems through full range of operation, in accordance with EM 385-1-1.
- Functional testing of all hoists without load.
- Verification of safety devices for proper operation.
- Inspection of wire ropes according to OSHA, ASME EM 385-1-1, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Submission of inspection forms and certificates for each equipment piece within ten days of final inspection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: H939 - Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Materials Handling Equipment
- Inspections Completion Deadline: May 8, 2026
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 4:00 PM Z
- Published: March 9, 2026
Additional Notes
This opportunity is issued by the Department of the Army, W07V ENDIST ST PAUL. For inquiries, contact John Riederer at John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil or 651-290-5614. The solicitation references PIEE Solicitation Module links for submission.