NWS Earle Crane Services-Colts Neck/Leonardo, New Jersey
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy / NAVFAC SYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC is soliciting proposals for Mobile Crane Services at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck and Leonardo, New Jersey. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price contract to support weight handling for ship loading of ordnance, port operations, and public works. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision for mobile crane services, including crane rental (75-ton to 250-ton), operators, and riggers. Services are required for ordnance handling, port service operations, and public works. A critical requirement is the ability to provide services within 24 hours of request. The scope also includes mobilization/demobilization, testing, maintenance, and compliance with various certifications (e.g., 29 CFR 1917, NAVFAC P-307).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price
- Duration: 12-month base period (starting July 1, 2026) with four 12-month option periods
- NAICS Code: 238990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Acquisition Type: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items)
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a price for the base period and all option periods using Attachment J-0200000-8 Blank ELINs. Additionally, a written response to Specification Items 3.1 (operator qualifications) and 3.3 (testing equipment) from Attachment 007 1700000 M BSVE is required. Submissions must include a signed Standard Form 1449, completed Schedule, Representations and Certifications, and an up-to-date SAM registration. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the conforming, technically acceptable, responsive, and responsible Offeror providing the Lowest Aggregate Total Dollar Amount (LPTA). Evaluation factors include Price, Technical Acceptability (demonstrating a recent relevant contract valued between $900,000 and $1,300,000 within the last three years), and Past Performance (a "satisfactory" or better rating within the last three years).
Key Dates & Actions
- Questions Due: May 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EST (email: james.j.martin3.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Site Visit: May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (RSVP by May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM EST to nelson.r.jusino.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Proposals Due: May 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EST (email: james.j.martin3.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Primary Contact: James Martin (james.j.martin3.civ@us.navy.mil)