Removal and Installation of new wired load sensing system for 55 Ton Terex Crane

The Department of Homeland Security's US Coast Guard is seeking a small business contractor to remove and install a new wireless load sensing system for a 55-ton Terex Crane located at their Industrial Production Facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. The solicitation requires the selected vendor to provide comprehensive services including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and shipping for the crane system upgrade. This contract opportunity falls under the Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance NAICS category (811210), specifically targeting maintenance and repair of special industry machinery. The solicitation was posted on March 6, 2025, with proposals due by March 21, 2025, indicating a relatively short procurement timeline. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the notice, contractors will likely be assessed on their technical capability, experience with industrial crane systems, and ability to complete the work within the specified parameters.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this opportunity. The place of performance is precisely located at 4000 Coast Guard Blvd in Portsmouth, VA 23703, which suggests a localized and specific scope of work. While the exact contract value is not specified, the specialized nature of the crane load sensing system replacement implies a technical and potentially significant investment. The solicitation requires a comprehensive service approach, with the contractor responsible for complete removal of the existing system and installation of the new wireless load sensing technology. The project appears to be a targeted, single-location upgrade that requires specialized technical expertise in crane equipment maintenance and wireless sensing systems.