Cylinder luffing offshore marine rated pedestal crane

The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration is seeking a contractor to remove an existing 40-ton crane and install a new 50-ton, 120-foot telescopic boom cylinder luffing offshore marine rated pedestal crane on the M/V Barbara Lois vessel located in Beaumont, Texas. The solicitation (RFQ 69727625Q000002) requires the successful bidder to provide all necessary labor, materials, engineering, and structural calculations for the crane replacement project. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and possess the capability to perform complex marine crane installation with specific technical requirements, including a Cummins diesel engine and comprehensive safety systems. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with technical capability assessed on a pass/fail standard. Key dates include a site visit scheduled for January 7-8, 2025, with questions due by January 14, 2025, and quote submissions required by January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM CDT.

While the initial solicitation indicated no specific set-aside, subsequent documentation suggests the opportunity may be targeted for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a size standard of 1,250 employees under NAICS code 333923. The project involves replacing a crane with a maximum hoisting capacity of 100,000 lbs, utilizing a five-part line fall system and including specific features like an insulated operator cab, electronic load monitoring system, and overload safety protection. The government will provide a telescoping forklift and operator assistance during installation. Work is expected to be performed Monday through Thursday from 0630-1700, with the contractor responsible for comprehensive documentation including two hard copy binders and a digital file of crane specifications, maintenance intervals, and drawings. Contractors must also comply with marine crane installation regulations and provide necessary certifications, including fire watch protection and marine chemist certificates.