Crane Lease/ Rental Services

The Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command seeks mobile crane lease and rental services for Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut and Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, with proposals due September 18, 2026. This procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and carries a total contract value of $150,000 across a base period of 12 months plus four 12-month option periods, with a minimum guarantee of $5,000.

Place of performance includes both Groton, Connecticut and Newport, Rhode Island, with mobilization costs and pricing variables required for both locations. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price, Non-Recurring Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity vehicle with exhibit line items (ELINs) for 50-ton and 75-ton mobile cranes available for yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily lease periods, with and without certified operators. Equipment must comply with NAVFAC P-307, OSHA standards (29 CFR 1915 and 1926), and COMNAVREG MIDLANT INSTRUCTION 11262.1, and be no more than five years old with load monitoring indicator and anti-two-block systems. All unit prices must include delivery to and from both bases, manufacturer-recommended maintenance, scheduled lubrication, and repairs necessary to maintain safe operation.

Civilian crane operators must hold NCCCO or NCCER certification and complete Navy Crane Center coursework. Key personnel requirements include an on-site Project Manager with full contract authority, a Quality Manager, and a Site Safety and Health Officer meeting EM 385-1-1 Section 1 requirements. All personnel must comply with OPNAVINST 5100.19 Series for Navy Occupation Safety and Health Program and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Service Contract Act wage determinations apply: Connecticut uses 2015-4111 Rev 35 (Crane Operator WG-12 at $34.24 plus 32.85% fringe; Rigger WG-10 at $31.77 plus 32.85% fringe); Rhode Island uses 2015-4089 Revision 35. Contractor must maintain insurance (General Liability $500,000, Automobile Liability $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence) and flow down insurance requirements to all subcontractors. Evaluation uses a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach weighted on Price, Corporate Experience, and Past Performance. NAICS code is 238990; PSC code is W099.