Barge/vessel and Crane Services Corpus Christi, TX

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Ocean Service seeks barge, vessel, and crane services to lift an aluminum-fabricated frame onto a concrete pier for installation at Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi, Texas, with quotations due July 8, 2026. This is an unrestricted, commercial-items solicitation with no set-aside.

Place of performance is Corpus Christi, Texas. The contractor must accept delivery of an aluminum frame weighing approximately 1.5 tons (10 ft. height, 10 ft. × 10 ft. length and width), store it for up to 7 days, and perform three lifting operations: (1) lift the main frame (1,300 lbs) from barge to pier; (2) lift an APX electronics enclosure and frame (~600 lbs) to the top of the stand; and (3) lift a solar panel rack with four panels (~150 lbs) onto the platform side. The frame must be lifted approximately 20 feet above water surface. The contractor coordinates all vessel and lifting operations with the Army Corps of Engineers and ensures compliance with relevant safety rules and local environmental regulations. Expected performance runs July 15 through August 31, 2026, with operations anticipated to complete in one 8-hour work day, though up to 12 hours per day or a second day may be needed. The NAICS code is 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation); the small business size standard is $47.0 million. Award will be firm-fixed-price on an all-or-none basis with Net 30 payment terms. Evaluation considers technical approach and capability, past performance (three references demonstrating similar services required), and price, with award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Contractors must be registered in SAM and FedConnect and comply with Service Contract Labor Standards.