Mat Loading Unit (MLU) Field Crane Sources Sought
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912EQ26SS0001
- Agency
-
ENDIST Memphis
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 3815 Crane And Crane-Shovel Attachments
- Place of performance
- Tennessee 38109, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District, is conducting market research to identify qualified suppliers capable of providing one new continuous duty cycle crawler crane to replace an existing field crane used for loading articulated concrete mats (ACM). The requirement falls under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, and the applicable Product Service Code is 3815 (Crane and Crane-Shovel Attachments). Key qualifications include that the successful contractor must be a local factory-authorized dealer with a service center equipped with factory-trained mechanics and sufficient parts inventory, and all contractor personnel must complete AT Level I security awareness training and comply with federal security requirements including background checks and E-Verify screening. This is a sources sought announcement for market research purposes only, not a formal solicitation; responses are due by February 18, 2026, at 10:00 PM CST, and interested parties should submit a capabilities statement of no more than five pages to Alexandria D. Duckett or Kirk A. Middleton II at the Memphis District. Based on responses received, the government will determine whether to set aside this requirement for small businesses or proceed with full and open competition, and all business sizes are encouraged to respond.
The procurement has no set-aside designation at this time, though the government will consider all small business categories based on market research findings. The existing incumbent contractor, Manitowoc, operates the current field crane being replaced, though the specific award value has not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis with delivery required within 180 days after contract award to the Ensley Engineer Yard located at 2915 Riverport Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38109. The crane specifications require a basic operating weight of approximately 204,470 pounds, ground pressure not exceeding 16 psi, a maximum width of 20 feet, and a diesel engine with at least 600 net flywheel horsepower, with specific lift capacity requirements in clamshell, dragline, and lifting modes. The successful contractor must also provide a 12-month Equipment Protection Plan with an option for an additional 24 months, conduct operator and maintenance training within one week of delivery, and furnish two hard copies each of Maintenance and Operators Manuals.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MAT LOADING UNIT FIELD CRANE
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a solicitation of any kind.
Response Due Date:
February 18, 2026, 10:00 PM CST
Agency:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District
Requirement:
New Field Crane for the Mat Loading Unit (MLU)
NAICS Code:
333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing)
Points of Contact:
Alexandria D. Duckett (Alexandria.d.duckett@usace.army.mil)
Kirk A. Middleton II (Kirk.a.middleton@usace.army.mil)
1. Introduction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District, is conducting market research to identify parties capable of providing a new field crane for our Mat Loading Unit (MLU). The information from this Sources Sought will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential competitive procurement.
Based on the responses, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition. All small business categories will be considered.
The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 333120 with a Small Business Size Standard is 1,250 employees. The Product Service Code is 3815. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.
2. Requirement Overview
The contractor shall provide one (1) continuous duty cycle crane to replace the existing field crane used to load articulated concrete mat (ACM).
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Delivery Timeline: Within 180 days after contract award.
- Delivery Location:
- Ensley Engineer Yard
- 2915 Riverport Road
- Memphis, TN 38109
- Technical Specifications: Detailed requirements are outlined in the attached Statement of Work (SOW) (Attachment 1).
3. Submission Requirements
Interested and capable parties are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than five (5) pages. The statement must be emailed to both points of contact by the response due date.
Your submission must address the following:
Company Profile:
- Company name, address, UEI number, and office locations.
- Current business size status (e.g., Small, Large) and any socioeconomic qualifications (Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned).
- Company history, including the number of employees and annual revenue.
- Relevant Experience:
- Describe past projects of the same or similar nature to this requirement.
- Performance Capability (For Small Businesses):
- Provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the cost of the contract work, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14.
4. Important Information
- Disclaimer: This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this announcement. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.
- System for Award Management (SAM): Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to contract award.
- Confidentiality: All data received that is marked as corporate or proprietary will be protected from release outside the Government.
- Communication: No telephone inquiries will be accepted. All questions must be submitted in writing to the points of contact listed above.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Work - Mat Loading Unit FIeld Crane (Attachement 1).pdf |
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