Load Handling Equipment Annual Inspections - 12 Upper Mississippi River Locks and Dams
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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 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.
Additional Notes
For questions or further information, contact John Riederer at John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil or 651-290-5614.