Pre-Solicitation Notice - Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract: CRANEWORKS, Inc.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 / NAVFACSYSCOM WASHINGTON has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice announcing its intent to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Craneworks, Inc. for Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) maintenance, repair, and facility investment services at Washington Navy Yard, DC. This notice is not a request for proposals, but interested parties may challenge the sole source intent by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract covers comprehensive facility planning, asset management, work control, service call reception, Condition Based Maintenance Management (CBMM) / Infrastructure Condition Assessment Program (ICAP) support, and Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections. Specifically, it includes Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) sub-functions for:
- Weight Handling Equipment (WHE): Maintenance, repair, alteration, demolition, load testing, inspection/certification, and minor construction.
- Building and Structures: Foundation and structural components supporting WHE.
- Building Systems: Man Lifts, Entertainment Hoists, Bridge and Jib Cranes, Electrical, Auxiliary Generator Systems, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS).
- Miscellaneous: Rigging Gear.
- Trackage: Railroads, Crane and Elevated Crane.
All maintenance and repairs must be performed by OEM-trained and certified personnel. Specific qualifications are required for personnel working with WHE (NAVFAC P-307), crane/railroad trackage (NAVFACINST 11230.1), electrical/electronic equipment (NAVFAC P-307), and HAZMAT/HAZWASTE.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract
- Intended Awardee: Craneworks, Inc.
- Challenge Deadline: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 24, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to award a sole source contract. It is not a request for proposals or quotations. Any challenges to this sole source must be submitted in writing to Ariez Thompson (ariez.n.thompson.civ@us.navy.mil) and Shauna E. Lloyd (shauna.e.lloyd2.civ@us.navy.mil). Challenges must include sufficient information to demonstrate that an equivalent service exists that can meet the Government's needs. The decision to compete this requirement based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion.