Crane Services in Virginia

The Department of the Army seeks crane services for three consecutive days to support de-installation of two satellite communications antennas at NAVSATCOMFAC in Chesapeake, Virginia, with proposals due August 14 at 5:00 PM EST. The procurement is a total small business set-aside issued as a firm fixed-price commercial service contract under FAR Part 12.

Place of performance is Building 352, 5102 Relay Road, Chesapeake, Virginia. The primary lifts involve a parabolic reflector dish measuring 53 feet in diameter and weighing approximately 40,000 pounds, and an antenna base (king post) weighing 37,500 pounds. Work must be completed between September 21 and November 2, 2026, across two three-day performance periods (one for each antenna). The contractor determines appropriate crane size and lift capacity, provides lift plans for government approval prior to September 21, handles all logistics including transportation and on-site setup and disassembly, and furnishes dunnage and plates as required for unlevel ground. Rigging, riggers, and rigging hardware are provided by Tobyhanna Army Depot personnel. All contractor personnel must obtain base access through the DBIDS system and possess acceptable identification (Department of Defense Common Access Card, state-issued Real ID, or U.S. passport). Service Contract Act wage determination No. 2015-4341, Revision 34, applies. Award is based on best value considering price only, with the government reserving the right to award to other than the lowest-priced bidder. NAICS code is 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 11 at 10:00 AM EST. Amendment 0001, issued August 6, extended the due date from August 12 and added site visit instructions and base access documentation.