U. S. Coast Guard Surface Asset Equipment Material Handling and Rigging Services

The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential contractors capable of providing material handling and rigging services in the greater Baltimore area. The services required include offloading heavy marine and electrical systems equipment from delivery trucks and placing these items in government-owned or leased warehouse facilities over an extended period. Contractors must demonstrate capabilities to handle heavy machinery including reduction gears, cross connect gear, main diesel engines, marine gas turbines, and ship service diesel generator sets, with some items weighing up to 118,219 pounds. All material handling, rigging, and crane operations must comply with industry safety standards, and operators must possess proper certifications and licensing in accordance with OSHA and state requirements. Companies are asked to provide comprehensive responses including company information, capabilities, certifications, conceptual approaches, required government information, and potential risks by the September 30, 2025 deadline. Responses should be submitted electronically to gregory.j.foster@uscg.mil.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. The contract duration is estimated to span six to nine months with anticipated truck arrivals ranging from 2-3 per workday during the operational period. The heaviest individual items requiring handling weigh up to 118,219 pounds, representing significant material handling challenges that will require specialized equipment and expertise. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in this preliminary market research phase. The RFI emphasizes that this is strictly an information-gathering exercise with no guarantee of a future Request for Proposal, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing responses to this market research initiative.