Crane and Hoist Maintenance - Washington Aqueduct
ID: W912DR25X15BOType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST BALTIMOREBALTIMORE, MD, 21201-2526, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE TREATMENT EQUIPMENT (J046)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc1b9ac9f3034ad3a1d046b1bb819d04/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District, is seeking letters of interest from qualified firms for Crane and Hoist Maintenance services at the Washington Aqueduct facilities. The procurement aims to identify small businesses, including those that are Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned, to perform maintenance and inspections on 34 cranes and hoists that are critical for delivering potable water to approximately one million residents in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. The contract will encompass a base period of 12 months with four option years and may include a six-month extension, requiring the contractor to ensure compliance with safety standards, provide detailed inspection reports, and manage hazardous materials responsibly. Interested firms should contact Clark Miller at clark.b.miller@usace.army.mil to express their interest and capabilities.

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    Clark Miller
    clark.b.miller@usace.army.mil
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    Sources Sought draft PWS.docx
    The Washington Aqueduct Division is seeking a contractor through a non-personnel services contract for the maintenance and inspection of 34 cranes and hoists at various facilities in Washington, D.C., and Maryland. The contract includes a base period of 12 months with four option years and the possibility of a six-month extension. The contractor must supply all necessary personnel, materials, and equipment to conduct routine maintenance and inspections in compliance with relevant safety standards. The contractor's responsibilities also encompass providing detailed inspection reports and quotes for any required repairs, maintaining a quality control program, and ensuring adherence to security and access requirements specific to a secure facility. Contracted work must occur between Monday and Friday during specified hours, with defined procedures for scheduling inspections and documenting results. The contractor must ensure that all personnel are qualified and compliant with industry standards and local regulations. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the safe disposal of any hazardous materials generated. The document emphasizes rigorous compliance with safety regulations to maintain operational integrity, security protocols, and the sustainable functioning of the Washington Aqueduct’s crane and hoist systems.
    Sources Sought Instructions.docx
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, is seeking letters of interest from qualified firms for Crane and Hoist Maintenance services at Washington Aqueduct Facilities, aimed at assessing the market and capabilities of potential contractors. This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and seeks to identify firms, particularly those from small business categories including Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned, among others. The project involves a maintenance contract for 34 cranes and hoists that support the delivery of potable water to approximately one million residents in Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia. Respondents must provide company identification details, enlightenment on their small business status, and a narrative of their capabilities in performing necessary inspections and repairs, including compliance with safety standards. This notice serves as a market research tool to inform future procurement decisions without committing the government to issue an RFP or contract. Responses will be used to prioritize the type of acquisition based on industry capabilities, ensuring adequate competition within specified business socio-economic categories.
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