Crane and Operator Support Services for ERDC-GSL
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- W912HZ26QA037
- Agency
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Engineer Research and Development Center
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561990 All Other Support Services
- Place of performance
- Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center seeks crane rental with operator support services for a one-day lift operation at Fort Polk, Louisiana, with quotes due July 29, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 561990 with a size standard of $16.5 million.
Place of performance is Range 16, Fort Polk, Fort Polk South, Louisiana. The contractor must provide a minimum 170-ton capacity crane, certified operator, and qualified rigger to lift a single 90,000-pound steel structure approximately 4 feet off the ground with a 40-foot operating radius using minimum two existing lifting points during the August 10–21, 2026 window. Onsite time is capped at 8 hours maximum on lift day plus up to 2 hours travel one-way (10 hours total); additional travel time is at the contractor's sole expense. The contractor must submit a formal Critical Lift Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis prior to work commencement and comply strictly with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1. All contractor personnel must hold NCCCO certifications and complete security training within 30 days of award. E-Verify compliance is required.
This is a simplified acquisition Request for Quote under FAR 12 and FAR 13, structured as firm fixed price. Evaluation criteria are technical acceptability and lowest price. Wage Determination No. 2015-5197, Revision 31 (effective May 13, 2026) applies, establishing prevailing wages for specified Louisiana counties ranging from $9.96 to $49.18 per hour plus $5.55 per hour health and welfare benefits, paid vacation (2–4 weeks depending on tenure), and minimum eleven paid holidays annually. An amendment issued July 22, 2026 did not extend the quote due date and provided answers to nine submitted questions regarding site conditions and operational scope.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT TO SOLICITATION W912HZ26QA037-0001 IS ISSUED 7/22/2026. RFQ DUE DATE IS NOT EXTENDED. ALL QUOTES ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, Effective 10/01/2025. This requirement is set-aside for 100% small business under NAICS 561990 - All Other Support Services, with a size standard of $16.5 million. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulation at FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structural Laboratory (GSL), Vicksburg, Mississippi requires a service contract for crane rental with operator support services for a minimum 170-ton crane.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
1. Technical Acceptability and 2. Lowest Price
See attached solicitation for full requirements. It is imperative that the offeror submit sufficient documentation and information for the
Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price may cause for rejection of your quote. Please complete the attached SF 1449 including Section G and return the quote.
Your submitted responses are appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this solicitation by email to Shinita Jordan at Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil and Sonia Boyd at Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil by 12:00PM CT, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, Effective 10/01/2025. This requirement is set-aside for 100% small business under NAICS 561990 - All Other Support Services, with a size standard of $16.5 million. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulation at FAR 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structural Laboratory (GSL), Vicksburg, Mississippi requires a service contract for crane rental with operator support services for a minimum 170-ton crane.
The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:
1. Technical Acceptability and 2. Lowest Price
See attached solicitation for full requirements. It is imperative that the offeror submit sufficient documentation and information for the
Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price. Failure to submit sufficient information for the Government to determine technical acceptability and quoted price may cause for rejection of your quote. Please complete the attached SF 1449 including Section G and return the quote.
Your submitted responses are appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this solicitation by email to Shinita Jordan at Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil and Sonia Boyd at Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil by 12:00PM CT, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Amendment W912HZ26QA0370001.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers Solicitation W912HZ26QA037.pdf | ||
| WD 2015-5197 Revision 31.pdf | ||
| W912HZ26QA037.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Crane and Operator Support Services for ERDC-GSL | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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