Engineering Services for Portal Crane Specification Review
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic is seeking engineering services to conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of the Navy's 175-ton portal crane technical specification documents. The contractor will assess approximately 366 pages of technical documentation to determine whether a 10% basis of design should be implemented in future Navy portal crane procurements, with the goal of increasing bidder participation and reducing ambiguities. Key objectives include evaluating industry alignment, identifying potential cost savings, analyzing prescriptive versus performance-based requirements, and conducting stakeholder interviews across multiple naval shipyards. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical and past performance factors being equal when compared to price. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM ET on August 15, 2025, to the designated contracting officer.
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 541330 with a size standard of $25.5 million in average annual receipts. The contract structure is firm-fixed-price with a six-month period of performance spanning 25 weeks across seven primary tasks. Work will be performed remotely except for a kickoff meeting and final presentation, which will take place in Portsmouth, Virginia at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The project requires weekly check-ins via MS Teams and includes travel for both the kickoff meeting and final stakeholder presentation. No incumbent contractor information was provided in the solicitation materials, and while no specific contract value was disclosed, offerors must include travel costs for the required in-person meetings in their overall pricing.
N6247025Q0015 Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command
7/30/25, 3:22 PM Engineering Services for Portal Crane Specification Review
The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic/Navy Crane Center is seeking professional engineering services to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of Navy 175-ton portal crane technical specification documents. The primary objective is to determine whether a 10% basis of design should be incorporated into future Navy portal crane procurements. The contractor will be required to participate in a project kickoff meeting, provide weekly status updates, conduct thorough data evaluation, prepare a detailed report, and deliver a final presentation at Portsmouth, VA. Interested contractors must demonstrate their capabilities through submission of company details, CAGE code, SAM.gov registration status, capability statements, past performance documentation, and proof of ability to meet subcontracting limitations. The deadline for responses is 2:00 PM EDT on July 22, 2025, with submissions limited to 10 typewritten pages and directed to star.m.hanchey.civ@us.navy.mil.
This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services with a small business size standard of $25.5 million. The contract is anticipated to be structured as a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) award with a performance period of 26 weeks or 182 days. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice. The sources sought notice serves as market research only and does not guarantee that a formal solicitation will be issued. Responses will be evaluated based on the contractor's technical capabilities, past performance, and ability to meet the specified requirements for crane specification analysis and reporting.
N6247025Q0015 Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command
7/14/25, 2:21 PM