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 requires a contractor to perform annual inspections of Load Handling Equipment (LHE) at twelve (12) Lock and Dam sites along the Upper Mississippi River. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment updated the equipment inventory and extended the response deadline. Proposals are due March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide qualified personnel to inspect 128 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 all 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 in accordance with OSHA, ASME EM 385-1-1, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Submission of inspection forms and certificates for each piece of equipment within ten days of final inspection.
All inspections must be completed no later than May 8, 2026.
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
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 4:00 PM (CST) (extended by Amendment 0001)
- Published: March 16, 2026
- Inspections Complete By: May 8, 2026
Amendment Details
Amendment 0001, issued on March 16, 2026, updated the Inventory Spreadsheet by adding manufacturer, model number, and serial number information where available, and adjusted the equipment list based on previous inspection reports. This amendment also extended the solicitation response period by one day.
Additional Information
This opportunity involves the use of the PIEE Solicitation Module, with links and registration instructions provided in the associated documents.