NHHCDB Mobile Crane Rental Service

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification for Urgency of Need Procurement" (Simplified Procedures - MPT to < SAT) for the rental of mobile crane services. It justifies restricting the solicitation to a single source, Wood's CRW Corp., due to an urgent need and the unavailability of substitutes. The primary in-yard crane at the Naval History and Heritage Command, Detachment Boston (NHHCDB) is out of commission, necessitating temporary crane services for repairs and preparations for the Navy's 250th Anniversary, including support for SAIL 250 and the USS Constitution.

This document indicates that the government is procuring mobile crane rental services on an urgent, sole-source basis. Potential bidders should note that this is not an open competition. The requirement is for a LINKBELT Crane Model RTC80130, compatible with existing systems and operable by trained NHHCDB staff. The period of performance includes a base period from April 14, 2026, to May 13, 2026, with two two-week option periods.

• Service: Mobile crane rental services.
• Contractor: Wood's CRW Corp.
• Reason for Sole Source: Urgency of need, compelling circumstances, and unavailability of substitutes.
• Purpose: Maintain operational readiness at NHHCDB, support Navy's 250th Anniversary, facilitate SAIL 250 repairs, and preparations for USS Constitution.
• Equipment: LINKBELT Crane Model RTC80130.
• Period of Performance:
  • Base Period: April 14, 2026 – May 13, 2026
  • Option Period I: May 14, 2026 – May 27, 2026
  • Option Period II: May 28, 2026 – June 11, 2026

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure temporary mobile crane rental services for the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk. The procurement is for the Navy History and Heritage Command, Detachment Boston. The urgency of need is cited as the reason for this announcement, which constitutes the only solicitation. The government intends to solicit and negotiate with Wood's CRW Corp. under the authority of FAR 6.302-2(a)(2).

• Rental of a LINKBELT Crane (Model RTC80130).

• Delivery and Setup: Transportation, complete setup, and operational testing of the mobile crane.

• Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibility for all routine and emergency maintenance and repairs for the rental crane.

• Removal: Dismantling and removal of the crane at the end of the rental period.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Period: April 14, 2026 – May 13, 2026
  • Option Period I: May 14, 2026 – May 27, 2026
  • Option Period II: May 28, 2026 – June 11, 2026

• NAICS Code: 333923

• Small Business Standard: 1250 employees

• Submission Deadline: Monday, April 14, 2026, by 5:30 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronic submittal only to cody.c.ellis.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Evaluation: The government will award to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price. The intent is to award a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order directly with Woods CRW Corp.

• Price quotes must be held firm for sixty (60) days.

• The solicitation is for qualified sources capable of providing the services.

• The government is considering a sole-source award to Wood's CRW Corp. due to urgency of need, but will consider proposals from other responsible sources.

• Paper copies of this solicitation will not be available.

• Offerors must be familiar with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions, including those related to payment, contract administration, and representations and certifications.