NWS Earle Crane Services-Colts Neck/Leonardo, New Jersey
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy (NAVFAC NWSE) is conducting market research (Sources Sought N4008526R0142) to identify qualified sources for Mobile Crane Services at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck and Leonardo, New Jersey. This effort aims to support weight handling requirements for ship loading of ordnance, port service operations, and public works. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive mobile crane services, including all labor, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision, with operators. Contractors must provide hydraulic crane equipment with minimum lift capacities of 75 Tons, 100 Tons, 200 Tons, and 250 Tons. Services must comply with COMNAVREGMIDLANTINST 11261, NAVFAC P-307, USACE EM 385-1-1, and 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926. Key factors include equipment availability, scheduling agility, and adherence to strict safety standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
- Set-Aside: The agency is conducting market research for a potential Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: April 2, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will help the Department of the Navy understand industry best practices and sources capable of meeting the detailed requirements. This is for planning purposes only; no decision or contract award will be made based on responses, and respondents will not be notified of the outcome.
Additional Notes
This notice is strictly for market research and planning, not a solicitation or commitment. No formal solicitation, specifications, or drawings are available at this time, and no set-aside decision has been finalized. Responses should explicitly demonstrate capability, include contract numbers for similar past work, and state the contractor's socioeconomic status. Submissions are limited to five single-sided, double-spaced pages (12 pt. font) and must be sent to James Martin via email (james.j.martin3.civ@us.navy.mil).