3M Hoist Safety System for Watervliet Arsenal

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC Warren) is seeking to procure a brand name 3M Hoist Safety System for the Watervliet Arsenal's Surface Finishing Operations Division. The solicitation (W911PT25Q0010) requires specific 3M safety equipment, including a 5-piece davit hoist system, advanced digital winch, multiple safety harnesses, sealed-blok retrieval lifeline, rescue/retrieval Y-lanyard with spreader bar, and carrying bags. This is a brand name only procurement, meaning no "equal" products will be considered, and all items must meet unique item identification requirements for products exceeding $5,000. The Request for Quote (RFQ) specifies that quotes are due by January 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, and must be submitted electronically via email to the contract specialist. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, but the solicitation suggests strict adherence to the specified 3M equipment specifications.

The contract is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS category 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The estimated contract value is $26,400.74, covering the complete safety system required for confined space entry into chemical process tanks for periodic inspections and cleaning. Delivery of all items is required within 5 weeks after contract award, with performance to take place at the Watervliet Arsenal in New York. The procurement aims to maintain operational efficiency and reduce production delays in surface finishing operations by ensuring compatible and high-quality safety equipment is available for tank entry procedures. The contracting officer for this solicitation is Katja Fox, and the procurement will follow standard commercial item terms and conditions typical of defense-related acquisitions.