Gantry Crane Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Franchise Acquisition Services is seeking a small business contractor to perform comprehensive gantry crane inspection services across multiple border locations in the United States. The solicitation, numbered 6973GH-25-R-00137, requires the selected vendor to conduct annual inspections of overhead gantry cranes in accordance with OSHA guidelines, including load testing and equipment certification. Contractors must demonstrate experience by submitting three past project references valued over $4,000 completed within the last five years. The FAA will utilize a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method, evaluating proposals based on experience information, technical approach, and total evaluated price. Critical dates include a May 5, 2025 deadline for submitting questions and a May 19, 2025 proposal submission deadline at 1600 CT.

This contract is a total small business set-aside with an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structure, covering a base year from July 7, 2025 to June 6, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through July 6, 2030. The minimum contract obligation is $2,584.00, with inspections required for 12 gantry cranes located in border states including Texas, Arizona, California, Montana, Maine, and Washington. Crane specifications include Harrington hoists with 1-ton and 2-ton capacities, situated at 13 different sites with varying configurations such as electric and manual hoists and bridge cranes. The place of performance encompasses multiple sites across the United States, with deliverables including detailed site inspection reports submitted to the FAA Logistics Management Specialist in Oklahoma City. Successful contractors must provide comprehensive documentation and attach certification labels to equipment upon completing inspections.