This is a STED purchase. This Davit crane and cable will be installed on top of the gantry's center bent.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center (NASA SSC) is seeking to procure a specialized Davit crane and cable system for installation on a gantry's center bent. The solicitation (Reference Number 80NSSC25896941Q) requires two distinct crane systems: a Thern Captain Series Davit Crane with a 3,000-pound working load limit and a 290-foot cable, and a Thern COMMANDER 1000 Series Crane with a 1,200-pound working load limit. Vendors must submit quotes by March 27, 2025, at 9 a.m. CT, with technical and contractual questions due by March 6, 2025. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning the contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quote meets all specified technical requirements at the lowest price. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide two points of contact, their CAGE/UEI code, and complete specific federal representations and certifications.

The contract opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing). The place of performance is located in Hampton, VA 23681. Delivery is specified as F.O.B. Destination, with equipment required to be delivered by July 5, 2025. While the total contract price is listed as to be determined (TBD), the solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with specific technical standards, including ASME B30.7 and ASTM requirements. The cranes must feature specific technical characteristics such as 360-degree rotation, adjustable boom configurations, and corrosion-resistant construction. Vendors are required to quote only the requested items, with unsolicited additional options potentially causing their proposal to be disregarded.