CSO-AoI_LOW LEVEL Cranes_Phase 1 10-7-2026- released.pdf

Federal Agency: Army

Office: Army Contracting Command-Anniston Army Depot (ACC-ANAD)

AoI Title: Building 400- Low Level Cranes

CSO AoI Number: AoI A0018

AoI Release Date: 10/08/2026

AoI Phase 1 Close Date: 11/09/2026

CSO Procedure: W911KF-25-S-C002

1. General Information

1.1 Introduction

The purpose of this announcement is for the Low-Level Cranes under the ACC-ANAD Commercial Solutions

Opening-Area of Interest (CSO-AoI). Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of

Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the ACC-ANAD CSO special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission evaluation of the CSO-AoI responses.

This CSO-AoI seeks to solicit innovative solutions or new capabilities throughout this posting.

ACC-ANAD is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations. This CSO-AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this

CSO-AoI, the Government will issue a written appropriate consideration established. ACC-ANAD reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO-AoI at any time.

The authority to issue this CSO-AoI is derived from ACC-ANAD W911KF-25-S-C002 dated,04 April 2026.

The CSO is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. §3458, as amended by Section 1823 of the National

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

1.2 AoI Background

Anniston Army Depot operates seven (7) main low-level cranes in building 400 that have exceeded their useful service life. The age and condition of these cranes’ present sustainment, reliability, and operational-risk concerns. Replacing the existing cranes is necessary to support continued safe and effective depot operations.

The anticipated effort will include furnishing, delivering, and installing seven (7) new main low-level cranes, along with all necessary materials, equipment, and supervision required to complete the work safely.

1.3 Identify AoI Solution

This AOI seeks innovative solutions to replace seven (7) existing main low-level cranes at Anniston Army

Depot (ANAD) in Anniston, Alabama. The existing cranes were manufactured in 1954 and are beyond their useful service life. The Government is open to considering multiple solution paths and encourages vendors to propose innovative approaches within the meaning of DFARS 212.7001 that improve crane reliability, maintainability, operational capability, and operator safety.

The proposed solution shall support safe and effective depot operations through the replacement of the existing low-level crane systems. Vendors should address the design, fabrication, delivery, installation, integration, testing, and functional demonstration of the replacement cranes, as applicable. Proposed solutions should also account for compatibility with existing facility conditions and operational requirements while minimizing disruption to ongoing depot operations.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all personnel, materials, equipment, supervision, and other resources necessary to design, manufacture, deliver, install, test, and demonstrate functional operation of the replacement crane systems. The Contractor shall also provide comprehensive operator and maintenance training for Government personnel.

2. Equipment Requirements

2.1 General Requirements

The contractor shall furnish and install in accordance with the Crane & Hoist Breakdown in the following chart:

Main Hoist

Capacity Quantity

Bridge

Width Hoist Design Special Notes

20 Ton 2 ~95 ft Combined Main

& Aux Remote controlled.

20 Ton 1 ~95 ft Separated Main

& Aux Remote controlled.

20 Ton 1 (included in the 3 above) ~95 ft N/A

This is the one cab-operated crane.

It requires retrofitting an existing cab with a new trolley, chair, controls, A/C, etc. Location: Southwest end.

10 Ton 2 ~95 ft Combined Main

& Aux Remote controlled.

10 Ton 2 ~51 ft Combined Main

& Aux Remote controlled.

5 Ton (Auxiliary) 7 N/A N/A

One 5-ton auxiliary hoist must be paired with each of the seven main cranes listed above.

2.2 Key Technical Requirements:

• Crane Class: All cranes must be designed to Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA)

Class D for heavy service.

• Bridge System: All new cranes will have top-running bridges that operate on the existing support structures.

• Control System:

o Six of the seven cranes will be remote control operated.

o One 20-ton crane will be cab-operated.

• Power: 480 Volt, 3-phase, 60 hertz A.C. The contractor must verify the voltage on-site before ordering components.

• Speeds (Infinitely Variable):

o Hoists (20T & 10T): Up to 12 ft/min o Auxiliary Hoist (5T): Up to 23 ft/min o Trolley: Up to 80 ft/min o Bridge: Up to 120 ft/min

2.3 Testing and Training

The contractor must supply all labor and equipment to conduct comprehensive no-load and full-load tests on each crane in the presence of ANAD personnel before acceptance. The contractor shall provide operational and maintenance training.

3. Site Visit

The Government will host a voluntary site visit for interested offerors to provide an opportunity to inspect the existing equipment and operational environment. This visit will allow offerors to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current machine, its foundation, and the specific pieces of equipment that the Government intends to retain and integrate with the proposed modification solution.

All visitors must notify the Contract Specialist of your intent to attend the event.

Date: 10/28/2026

Time: 9:00am

RSVP Deadline: 10/21/2026

The Government will not provide travel or lodging accommodation for site visit attendees.

This site visit is for informational purposes only. No statements made during the site visit shall be considered a change to the requirements of this AoI unless formally issued as an amendment.

On the day of the visit:

a. Visitors without a current access badge shall present a Real ID at the Main Gate Access Control Point (ACP).

Security personnel will direct visitors to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) to obtain a one-day visitor pass. The contract specialist will meet visitors at the VCC.

a. Visitors with a current access badge shall meet at the VCC and remain with the group for the duration of the site visit. Otherwise, participation will be denied.

4. Evaluation Factors

The Government will evaluate submissions based on the following three primary factors. Factors 1 and 2 are of equal importance. Factor 3 will be considered to ensure a fair and reasonable price and that sufficient funding is available.

Factor 1: Technical and Innovative Merit

The Government will evaluate the technical feasibility and the innovative nature of the proposed commercial solution. For the purposes of this Low-Level Cranes AoI, the evaluation will specifically assess:

• Performance & Technical Specifications: The extent to which the equipment's physical capabilities

(e.g., load capacity, throughput, power requirements, footprint, operating environment tolerances) meet or exceed the operational needs outlined in the AoI.

• Compliance with Commercial Standards: The equipment must meet relevant commercial safety, environmental, and manufacturing certifications (e.g., ISO, ANSI, UL, CE) to ensure reliability and safety.

• Ease of Integration & Interoperability: How easily the equipment integrates into existing physical infrastructure (power, space, data networks).

• Degree of Innovation: How the equipment incorporates new technology to provide a leap in capability over current legacy equipment.

Factor 2: Delivery & Lifecycle Sustainment (Formerly Responsiveness)

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s capability to deliver, install, and sustainment over its useful life.

• Delivery and Logistics Plan: The feasibility and speed of shipping, rigging, and installation timeline.

This includes the vendor's ability to handle the logistics of moving oversized or heavy equipment to the designated Government facility.

• Warranty and Post-Sale Support: The terms, length, and comprehensiveness of the commercial warranty.

• Supply Chain Security & Resilience: Evaluation of where the equipment and its critical sub-components are manufactured.

• Operator & Maintenance Training: The quality of the training package provided by the vendor to ensure Government personnel are certified to operate and perform basic preventive maintenance on the machine.

Factor 3: Price and Funds Availability

• While this is a merit-based evaluation, the Government must determine that the proposed price is fair and reasonable.

• Fair and Reasonable Determination: The Government will evaluate the proposed price to determine if it aligns with commercial market rates and represents a fair value for the innovative capability provided.

• Funds Availability: Final selection is contingent upon the availability of appropriate funds for the proposed effort.

5. Questions

Questions for this AoI are due by 11/02/2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. Submit questions via email to the two points of contact listed below.

6. AoI Constraints

Any selected company/companies shall be required to be registered in the System for Award Maintenance

(sam.gov).

7. Submission Requirements

Submit your written solutions via email to the two points of contact listed below by 11/09/2026 at 10:00 AM

CST. The email subject line must state: CSO-AoI A0018 Low Level Cranes.

It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure that their solution meets the CSO and AoI requirements and is received by the specified due date and time. Solutions received after the deadline will not be eligible for evaluation.

8. Point of contacts:

Contracting Officer: Heather P. Robinson, heather.p.robinson.civ@army.mil

Contract Specialist: Zena Johnson, zena.s.johnson.civ@army.mil