Sole Source: NHHCDB Crane Repairs

This government file from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, outlines wage determinations under the Service Contract Act for specific areas in Virginia and North Carolina, with a revision date of March 30, 2026. It lists detailed hourly wage rates for hundreds of occupations across various categories, including administrative support, automotive service, food preparation, health, information technology, and maintenance. The document also specifies fringe benefits, including health and welfare payments, vacation accrual (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. Additionally, it provides guidelines for computer employees regarding exemptions, night and Sunday pay differentials for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous pay differentials (8% or 4% based on hazard level), and uniform allowance requirements. A significant portion details the conformance process for classifying unlisted occupations, ensuring fair wage rates and benefits for all employees under the contract.

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) N0018926QL139 is a solicitation for the repair of a LINKBELT Crane Model RTC80130's hydraulic swivel for the Naval History and Heritage Command DET BOSTON. The contractor, specifically Wood's CRW Corp. on a sole source basis, is required to transport the crane to their facility, rebuild the hydraulic swivel, perform necessary repairs, and conduct testing before returning it to NHHCDB. The period of performance is 30 days, from May 17, 2026, to June 17, 2026. The RFQ includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, emphasizing compliance with federal acquisition regulations, payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and specific evaluation criteria based on price.

This document is a justification for a sole source procurement by the Naval History and Heritage Command, Detachment Boston (NHHCDB) to rebuild a non-operational hydraulic swivel on their LINKBELT Crane Model RTC80130. The sole source contractor is Wood's CRW Corp., an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certified contractor for LINKBELT cranes. NHHCDB requires an OEM-certified vendor due to Navy Crane Center regulations (NAVFAC P-307, Chapter 10.8.3) which mandate adherence to OEM procedures for assembly/disassembly. Wood's CRW Corp. has consistently serviced this crane and is the only known responsive OEM-certified vendor in the Northeast region, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and avoiding additional time and cost for familiarization by a new vendor. The estimated cost for this service is not explicitly stated in the provided text. The justification was certified by NHHC DET BOSTON and approved by the Contracting Officer.