Transportation of Grove RT530E-2 Rough Terrain Crane
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 Army, specifically the USACE W07V ENDIST ST PAUL office, requires services for the transportation of one (1) Grove RT530E-2 Rough Terrain Crane. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The crane needs to be transported from Fountain City, Wisconsin, to Reservation Dam near Wheaton, Minnesota, and then returned to Fountain City, WI. Responses are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Section of the Mississippi River Project Office needs a contractor to provide transportation services for a Grove RT530E-2 Rough Terrain Crane. The service involves two legs: initial transport from the Fountain City Service Base in Fountain City, Wisconsin, to Reservation Dam near Wheaton, Minnesota, and subsequent return of the equipment to the originating location in Fountain City, WI, after project completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: V112 (Motor Freight)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: May 12, 2026 (latest amendment date)
Evaluation
Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided description, but typical solicitations for services of this nature often consider price, technical capability, and past performance.
Additional Notes
This opportunity has been amended multiple times, with the latest amendment on May 12, 2026, which added a clause and answered industry questions. Previous amendments on May 1, 2026, and May 6, 2026, addressed industry questions and added the set-aside to the PIEE Solicitation page. Interested parties should refer to the official solicitation documents for complete details. The primary point of contact is Theodore Hecht (theodore.r.hecht@usace.army.mil, 651-290-5415).