Two 60-Ton Portal Crane Special Purpose Service (SPS) Conversions
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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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 ATLANTIC has issued a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for the modification of two 60-Ton Portal Cranes at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, VA. This action justifies a limited source award to Advanced Crane Technologies (ACT) for overhaul services to support critical pier side Special Purpose Service (SPS) operations. This is not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The project involves modifying two 60/15 ton portal cranes. Key modifications include:
- Addition of a Broken Shaft Detection System (BSDS) for both main and whip hoists on both cranes.
- Replacement of the boom hoist wire rope.
- Necessary structural modifications to accommodate the BSDS.
These upgrades are essential to equip the cranes with the required design features to perform work within the south end of the Shipyard and support a critical pier side capability.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (Limited Source Action)
- Intended Awardee: Advanced Crane Technologies (ACT)
- Contract Vehicle: New task order under an existing contract
- Pricing: Firm, Fixed Price order
- Product Service Code: K039 (Modification Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Justification for Exception
The exception to fair opportunity is based on 10 U.S.C. 3406(c), citing urgency. The requiring activity needs to develop a critical pier side capability by a government deadline, and these upgrades are vital to meet this mission. A sole-source award is deemed necessary to prevent unacceptable delays to national security operations, as the shipyard would otherwise be unable to support critical mission work.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a justification document, not a solicitation. Therefore, submission and evaluation criteria for proposals are not applicable.
Actions to Increase Competition
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Atlantic, will continue to perform tactical market research and provide fair opportunity to all awardees for future requirements, in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Luke Clay at luke.j.clay.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-685-3325.