Replacement of 36 HWK03K Hydronic Coil Kits on PTAC Units on the Quarters Barge Taggatz.
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, W07V ENDIST ST PAUL, is soliciting proposals for the design, fabrication, and delivery of a custom material lifting/handling basket for the Bulkhead Lifter at Lock & Dam 5A near Fountain City, WI. This Firm Fixed-Price contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due May 8, 2026, at 03:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (W912ES26QA0490002) requires the design, fabrication, and delivery of a specialized lifting basket to safely and efficiently transport materials across the dam bridge in a harsh marine environment. Key requirements include:
- Design & Fabrication: Develop detailed engineering drawings, provide structural analysis, and fabricate the basket using certified welders (AWS standards) and new materials suitable for cold-weather marine environments.
- Deliverables: Engineering drawings and specifications, material submittal, one fully assembled basket, "as-built" engineering drawings, certificate of load testing, operations and maintenance manual, and material certifications/welder qualification records.
Technical Specifications & Clarifications
The basket must meet stringent technical specifications, including:
- Dimensions: Maximum outside dimensions of 5' 4" wide x 134" tall x 35.0' long; minimum inside dimensions of 4' 8" wide x 8' tall x 30' long. The maximum overall length of the lifting basket assembly is clarified to be 35.0'.
- Load Capacity: Rated for 28,000 lbs, capable of supporting its own weight plus five times the rated load capacity. Casters must support 52,000 lbs total, and both ramps must be rated for 28,000 lbs. No single unit of equipment will constitute the full 28,000 lbs capacity.
- Features: Guardrail system (USACE EM385.1.1 compliant) with full-length vertical posts acceptable, 4-inch kick plate, two outward-swinging self-latching access ramps (angled 18-22 degrees for loading/unloading), lifting lugs with better defined tolerances, and a lifting beam pin locator system (platform lowering onto vertical pins from a horizontal concrete deck).
- Materials & Finish: Heavy-duty swivel casters with locks, and all steel components must be hot-dip galvanized.
- Standards: Compliance with USACE EM385.1.1, ASME B30.20, ASME BTH-1, ASTM A123/A123M, ASTM F2329, ANSI B56.1, AWS Welding Standards, and SAE J429/J995.
- Load Testing: Load testing to 125% of rated capacity requires manufacturer witness and provision of a certificate of compliance and load test report per ASME B30.20.
- Tie-Down Points: A minimum of one tie-down point on each opposing side of the basket is desired, with a maximum distance of 36.0" apart over the entire length.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within six (6) months of contract award.
- Offer Due Date: May 8, 2026, at 03:00 PM.
- Published Date: April 30, 2026.
Eligibility & Contact
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 333923 (Size Standard: 1250 employees).
- Contact: Benjamin Knutson (benjamin.t.knutson@usace.army.mil, 651-290-5418).
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
A site visit is recommended; contact Benjamin Knutson for arrangements. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Solicitation Module in PIEE. This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.