Luffing Crane Sources Sought-Site Survey.docx

USCG Yard Baltimore Luffing Crane Special Notice Site Visit (Industry Day) & Request for Information (RFI)

The U.S. Coast Guard Yard, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Baltimore MD. 21226, plans to host an Industry Day on 22 September, 2020, and is looking for potential sources for a luffing crane as part of its ship lift expansion project. The luffing crane will be used to remove and install various diesel engines and assist with ship construction and repairs.

Companies interested in participating in the Industry Day must contact the listed POC in this announcement via email at least 48 hours prior to scheduled date, with attendee names (limit 2 people per company), company name, and business size (NAICs code 333923, small business size 1,250 employees). Safety glasses, closed toe shoes and masks are required to access the site. Hard hats can be provided by the Yard if you do not have one. We will meet at the front gate at 1145 to ensure everyone clears security. Attendees who arrive after 1145 will not be granted access to the Yard. Please note that the date and location may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, and the Government cannot be held liable for any costs incurred by you or your company. Attendance at site visit, while encouraged, is completely voluntary. Any known changes to the scheduled date will be communicated in writing via https://beta.sam.gov.

Plan on no more than 3 hours for the site visit. All social distancing/COVID guidelines will be followed, to include the use of masks and standing 6 feet apart.

As an alternative, the Industry Day will be a streamed simultaneously via Microsoft Team’s Meeting. The meeting invite information will be provided to all interested parties once they submit information to the POC identified in the announcement.

All contractor personnel who attend must be U.S. Citizens and have a valid U.S. Driver’s License to be presented to the Security Officer at the main gate.

The Coast Guard Yard has identified the following likely Crane specifications to fulfil the ship lift working requirements:

1) Tower height: 110’ +/- 10ft

2) Boom Length: 180’ +/- 10ft

3) Lifting Capacity at the 60’ – 90’ radius: 30 Tons

Power will be supplied to the foundation of the luffing crane. Electrical services to be provided:

1) 480V, 3 phase, 500 service amps

The following questions/topics shall be discussed as part of the Industry Day/Site Survey:

1) What is the requirement for aviation lights on the crane? Where can this reference be found?

2) Adjacent ground load for the crane needed to erect the luffing crane?

3) Heat and A/C: Is this standard or optional

4) Fly Jib: Optional? What determines weight lifting capacity for it ie; wire or structure or both?

5) Anti-collision? Standard or Optional

6) What hoist speeds are normal for double part line? Creep and full speed?

7) Is there a hoist speed curve?

8) What is the actual hook speed for a two part wire?

9) Are there Multi-speeds on hoists?

10) Will crane be built to all applicable USA federal and local standards

11) Are electronics/electrical UL certified for the U S

12) Will Foundation reactions be available to provide w/proposal?

13) What is the industry standard for years of supportability? What is the Industry standard for warranty? Are there extended warranties? Operator Training? Maintenance parts support?

14) Electric power required to operate crane?

15) Size of area will be needed for staging?

16) Estimated Crane Specifications:

AGENDA

1145: All interested parties gather at front gate and proceed with Security Check-in

1200: Walk as a group to the potential crane site

1210: Brief Introduction by Government Personnel involved in this action.

1215: Overview of the Yard and the Project by Customer

1230: Discussion of project, to include a review of the questions provided above. This will be interactive and vendor participation is highly encouraged.

1345: Question and Answer session with Industry.

1430: Wrap-up and proceed to front gate as a group.

A written summary of questions and answers will be provided to all attendees shortly after the industry day.