Draft Tube Manlift Tugger

The US Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Walla Walla is procuring one new Air Tugger Pneumatic Hoist for the Lower Granite Lock and Dam in Pomeroy, Washington. The required equipment must have a minimum 650-pound load capacity, a lifting speed of 33 feet per minute, weigh no more than 67 pounds, and meet ANSI 10.22 compliance standards. The contractor must provide comprehensive documentation including as-built drawings, training kits, operation and maintenance manuals, and ensure a factory-authorized service center is available within 100 miles of the dam. The award will be made to the responsible offeror representing the best value based on price evaluation criteria. The solicitation was posted on September 9, 2025, with responses due by September 19, 2025, and an amendment was issued on September 15, 2025, updating the technical specifications.

This procurement is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity, with one document also referencing a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) designation. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed. The contractor must deliver one complete hoist unit within 16 weeks of contract award, with delivery required by January 7, 2026, and provide a 36-month warranty against parts failure. Performance will occur at the Lower Granite Lock and Dam facility in Pomeroy, Washington, with delivery required during normal business hours of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The contractor is responsible for F.O.B. destination delivery and offloading the equipment upon arrival.