Competitive – JIB crane & air hoist

The Naval Surface Warfare Center at Crane, Indiana, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a jib crane and air hoist through solicitation N0016425Q0788. The requirement consists of one jib crane and one air hoist, each with a 1,000-pound capacity, manufactured according to government specifications under Federal Supply Group 3810 and NAICS code 335314. The solicitation will use a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology across three phases: responsiveness, technical acceptance, and pricing evaluation. Contractors will be evaluated using a GO/NO GO matrix covering conformance to specifications, delivery schedule, and past performance, with past performance assessed through the Supplier Performance Risk System where yellow or red ratings result in disqualification. The solicitation closes on August 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with offers to be submitted electronically to the designated Navy contracting officer.

This procurement is set aside for small business concerns, specifically noting Women-Owned Small Business eligibility, and will be executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the procurement will result in a firm-fixed price contract. The technical requirements specify delivery within 14 weeks of contract award, with the equipment including a pneumatic air-powered hoist with 40-foot lift capability, steel wheels, and free-standing pedestal jib design. Performance will occur at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane facility in Indiana, with FOB Destination delivery terms required.