Crane for R/V Gladys Reese

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Southeast Fishery Science Center (SEFSC), is seeking to procure a hydraulic pedestal crane for the R/V Gladys Reese research vessel through a firm-fixed price contract. The crane must feature a telescoping boom with a 24-foot retracted length expandable to 40 feet, a maximum capacity of approximately 10,000 pounds, 360-degree continuous rotation capability, and a 30 HP remote electric hydraulic power unit. The equipment must be API 2C Monogrammed, ABS certified, and compliant with U.S. Coast Guard and OSHA regulations, with UV-resistant hose sleeve coverings for marine durability. The contractor will be responsible for engineering, fabrication, marine-grade protective coatings, factory acceptance testing, documentation, delivery, installation, and commissioning. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, vendor experience, past performance, and price to determine the most advantageous offer. The original solicitation deadline was extended from August 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST to August 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time through Amendment 0002.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement involves sophisticated marine equipment with stringent certification requirements that typically represent substantial investments. The period of performance spans from September 15, 2025 to August 31, 2026, with key deliverables including engineering and design submittals within 4-6 weeks after contract award, equipment delivery within 28 weeks, and installation and commissioning within 2 weeks of delivery. The place of performance is Mississippi, USA, where the crane will be installed on the research vessel to support marine research missions in the Gulf of America, South Atlantic, and Caribbean Sea for hydrographic, fisheries-independent, and protected species surveys.