Small Capacity Weight Handling Equipment 2013-2018

The Small Capacity Weight Handling Equipment 2013-2018 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a multiple-award vehicle designed to support the U.S. Navy's procurement, modernization, and maintenance of weight handling equipment (WHE) across various naval facilities worldwide. The contract covers the acquisition of new cranes, hoists, and related equipment, as well as the overhaul and replacement of existing infrastructure. Specifically, the vehicle supports the procurement of overhead electric traveling (OET) cranes, bridge cranes, monorail cranes, gantry cranes, and associated trolley systems with capacities ranging from 1 to 120 tons. The contract enables comprehensive services including site surveys, design, fabrication, installation, crane rail surveying, equipment electrification, testing, and operational training.

Task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a consistent pattern of firm fixed-price delivery orders, typically ranging from $100,000 to $4.1 million, with completion periods spanning 6-36 months. Frequent prime contractors include Crane Technologies Group, Inc., Piedmont Hoist & Crane Inc., American Equipment, Inc., and Westmont Industries LLC. While most task orders did not have specific set-aside designations, some were designated for total small business or small disadvantaged business participation. Common funding agencies included Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Navy Installations Command. Performance locations were predominantly at naval bases and facilities across the United States, including strategic locations in Washington (Bangor, Keyport, Silverdale), California (China Lake), Michigan (Rochester Hills), Pennsylvania (Mechanicsburg), and Guam, demonstrating the contract's broad geographical scope in supporting naval infrastructure.