Machine Rigging for MR002, at the Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet NY

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal is seeking machine rigging services at the Watervliet Arsenal in New York for the handling of up to 33 industrial machines that will either be relocated or excessed. The contractor will be responsible for rigging various types of equipment including surface grinders, lathes, mills, drilling machines, and testing equipment with weights ranging from 750 to 110,000 pounds. Key contract requirements include compliance with Davis Bacon Wage Determination General Decision Number #NY20250002, and contractors must provide 100% Payment and Performance Bonds. The machines require specific handling procedures, with many needing "Clean" or "Caution Tape" barriers, and some requiring additional preparation such as rebolting to floors, leveling, or fire suppression system management. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for May 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST, and the solicitation response deadline is June 20, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for HUBZone Small Businesses, restricting competition to certified small businesses located in Historically Underutilized Business Zones. The work will be performed at the Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, New York, with the project classified under NAICS code 238290 for Other Building Equipment Contractors. The solicitation includes a detailed machine list specifying the current locations, estimated weights, and specific handling requirements for each of the 33 pieces of equipment involved in the project. Most machines are marked for "Excess" disposition, indicating they will likely be removed from the facility rather than relocated within it. The amendment to the original solicitation provides comprehensive specifications for machine handling, including notes about potential snow fence requirements and specific preparation instructions for individual pieces of equipment.