Removal and Replacement of Barge Crane on USCG Cutter WYACONDA

The United States Coast Guard (DHS) is seeking qualified small businesses to perform specialized crane removal and replacement services for the USCG Cutter WYACONDA located in St. Louis, Missouri. The solicitation requires a contractor to hoist and remove one Appleton Marine Crane (KB20-10-50) weighing 12,000 pounds from the cutter, place it on an adjacent pier, and then later move the crane back to the vessel. Key contract requirements include being registered and current in sam.gov, possessing a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and complying with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses and Wage Rates. The evaluation criteria will be based on the lowest price, with the contract opportunity (ID: f978f53973a84219b862254b836baa1b) having a proposal due date of April 1, 2025. Vendors are strongly encouraged to attend a site visit and must complete specific sections of the Standard Form 1449 (SF-1449) to submit a quote.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a specific focus on the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category (336611). The place of performance is located at the CG Schlimme Industrial Facility in St. Louis, Missouri, with specific crane removal and reinstallation dates scheduled for April 2, 2025, and April 30, 2025, respectively. The contractor must provide a barge crane capable of lifting 12,000 pounds with approximately 80-foot lift height and 70-foot outreach, and will be required to work under the direction of a Coast Guard Deck Supervisor. Work hours are specified as 0700-1500, with any additional hours requiring advanced approval from the project manager. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement will involve precise technical specifications, including the use of Coast Guard-provided lifting slings and straps, and submission of certified weight test documentation completed within the last 12 months.